Volume 13 | January 11, 2023
(Every 2nd Wednesday Monthly)
Richmond Family & Friend Caregiver Hub
列治文家庭及朋友照顧者資源中心
190 - 7000 Minoru Blvd. Richmond, BC V6Y 3Z5
Phone: 604-279-7099 Email: caregivernavigator@rcrg.org  Website: rcrg.org/caregivers
"Together We Care" 2023.1 Newsletter
Richmond Family & Friend Caregiver Hub staff attending Healthy Living Day Exhibition
Happy New Year ! Wishing you & yours health and happiness in 2023!

Stepping into the new year, Richmond Cares Richmond Gives continues to have lots to offer:
  • 2023 TD Lunar New Year Celebration in Lansdowne Center on January 28th.
  • Support Group for Male Caregivers sharing their experience starting in February.
  • The free training program for the Senior Peer Counselling Program starts February 1st.
  • Informative and Creative workshops about the digital world & social media such as Introduction to Photography; Introduction to Instagram etc.
 
You're invited and book your spots early.
Would you like to talk with someone who shares your same experience as a caregiver?
Support Group for Male Caregivers
This is a place for men who are unpaid caregivers to come together in person, hang out over refreshments, shoot the breeze and just be "one of the guys"!

This monthly gathering will take place at South Arm Community Centre (8880 Williams Road, Richmond, in the Seniors‘ Lounge) every third Friday, 2:30pm - 4:30pm starting February 17th, 2023. 

Please join us and registered through caregivernavigator@rcrg.org or call 604 279 7099.
Free Training to become
Senior Peer Counsellors
We are recruiting volunteers for the Senior Peer Counselling program. In this program, older adults meet one-on-one with fellow seniors, providing them with emotional support and connecting them to community resources.

Volunteers must complete a free, 44-hours training course, covering topics like communication, active listening and empathetic response, and stress management.

The training will begin on February 01. To learn more, call 604-279-7020 or email cdickson@rcrg.org.
2023 January-February Workshops
Notes and updates:
  • Our hub is hosting a 'Support Group for Male Caregivers' session every third-Friday afternoon at South Arm Community.
  • The two crafts workshops scheduled in December have been rescheduled in later January due to heavy snow last month.
  • The "Exercise at Home" classes are suspended from February to April due to teacher's absence.

*Please call 604-279-7099, email caregivernavigator@rcrg.org or fill in an online form.
2023 January - February Activities Highlights
2023 TD Lunar New Year Celebration in Lansdowne Centre
To celebrate the Year of the Rabbit. RCRG will join this festive event on January 28 (Saturday). There will be spectacular multicultural performances, and lots of community & commercial exhibit booths.

Come & join us to bring good fortune for the year!
Can Diet Prevent Dementia?
February 08 Wednesday 2:00 -4:00p.m.

In this in-person seminar, we will work with our co-op partner iCON Chinese Health Forum through their recent zoom seminar hosted by Ms. Jo Jo Wang , Registered Dietitian, to present topic on ‘Can Diet Prevent Dementia’? We will learn and understand nutritional requirement for brain health and staying healthy in general. There are also tips on how to help prevent malnutrition in people with dementia.

For registration, please email; caregivernavigator@rcrg.org or call 604 279 7099
*1. Spots are limited and we would prioritize caregivers who have
not attended our workshops or field trips before.
2. Caregivers are welcome to bring their care recipients if
conditions allow. Please contact us for more information.
Recipes from the Heart
Food brings people together. When friends, family, acquaintances, or strangers share a meal, they bond. Sharing a meal reduces loneliness, it gives an opportunity to share wisdom and experiences, and facilitates coming together. United Way Healthy Aging recently launched “Recipes from the Heart” a collection of over 50 stories and recipes from caregivers, seniors, their families, and community organizations across BC. Gift yourself and loved ones a book full of love, stories and recipes.

If you are interested to order a copy, please feel free to contact us.
Would you like to share your stories or tips? You cannot imagine how much you could inspire or help another in the community! You are welcome to call us at 604-279-7099, or email caregivernavigator@rcrg.org.
Chinese Calligraphy Workshop
by Lau Wa Yin
Cooking class shared by Willie Chan
Cooking class shared by Willie Chan
Find more caregiving materials and resources shared on our website.
January is Alzheimer Awareness Month
Each January, the Alzheimer Society supports and lead Canada’s Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. During this month, you are encouraged to learn more about Alzheimer’s and its impact on Canadians. 

By understanding what people living with dementia experience in their day-to-day lives – their struggles, their successes, and their hopes – we raise awareness of dementia and help improve the quality of life of people living with dementia.
What activities should I do?
What are the benefits for physical activity?
How to be a good witness
“A picture is worth a 1000 words”.
It only takes a split second to fall, but here are some tips to help you from falling
Learn some healthy eating recommendations through this useful guide
This monthly e-newsletter is issued on every second Wednesday for our caregivers as an update of the Hub's services and community resources, as well as to share caregiving experience and insights, all for the purpose of supporting caregivers in their journey of healthy living and caregiving.

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