Tag Archive for: Health

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The Climate Cycle: Bicycles, History and the Road Ahead

The history of the bicycle is tied up in climate change – invented during a climate crisis, relied on in periods of austerity, and a key technology in a carbon-lite future, the bike is a great symbol of climate adaptation. Join Gordon Hobbis of Cap’s Bicycle Shop And DandyHorse Bicycle Society to learn about the history of bikes, their use in combating climate change, and potential future technologies.

This event is part of BC Library Association’s Climate Action Week, a province-wide initiative to highlight the ways communities and libraries are taking action in the climate crisis. Check out all the climate action events at the New Westminster Public Library from November 1-7! nwpl.ca/climate

Ask-A-Dietician

Wondering how to get good nutrition into picky eaters? Plans for cooking varied and balanced meals for one? Tips for adhering to a special diet for a new diagnosis? Join registered dietician, Whitney Hussein for a special Ask-a-Dietician session at the library. Bring your questions and get expert advice.

 

This session will be held live in person and streamed live via Zoom. All registrants will receive the Zoom link. Unfortunately the session will not be recorded.

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Meditation Class

Learn to reconnect with yourself and recharge your mind’s battery with this open-eyed meditation practice. The practice of meditation builds resilience, emotional stability and helps restore inner peace and natural state of happiness. This open and welcoming session is suitable for all.

 

Ages 14+, Drop-In

 

Instructor: Manisha Sharma of Sustainable Healthy Communities Association (SHCA)

SHCA is a registered non-profit society based in New Westminster with 3 members actively involved in promoting, teaching, and supporting meditation as well as related educational programs that support overall health and wellness.

CaRT Peer Navigators

CART – COMMUNITY AND RESOURCE TEAM

PAIR WITH A PEER FOR SUPPORT WHILE YOU IDENTIFY AND ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS!

Free support from someone with lived experience to find:

  • Housing: assistance with BC Housing apps, shelters
  • Healthcare: A family doctor, dental clinics, and health centers
  • Legal: Free or low-cost legal and advocacy services
  • Income: taxes, PWD apps, income assistance and employment
  • Mental Health: counselling, addictions, and personal recovery goals
  • Population-specific: Immigrants/refugees, BIPOC, disability and LGBTQ2S+ services

No registration necessary.

Drop-in Wednesdays at the library from 11-2.

MAiD Information Session

Since 2016, Canadians have been able to choose to have Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) if they meet specific criteria laid out in Federal and Provincial legislation. The library is offering an information session presented by Fraser Health to learn about MAiD, the eligibility requirements, the steps required for approval, and what supports are in place from the medical community. Please note, this is an information session only.

 

This program is presented live, in person, or streamed online via Zoom. All registered attendees will receive the Zoom link. Unfortunately the program will not be recorded for later viewing.

 

Presented in partnership with Fraser Health.

Canadian Dental Care Plan Information Session

Find out about the new Canadian Dental Care Plan and get help submitting your application for assistance. Specialists from Service Canada will explain the eligibility and coverage, answer questions, and assist with applications.

 

The information portion of this session will also be offered online via Zoom. Application assistance will not be available to online participants. All registered participants will receive the Zoom link. Please note the session will not be recorded.

Planning for Your Future: Fraser Health Services for Older Adults

Join us for an information session with experts from various programs at Fraser Health Authority exploring services offered to older adults. This is important information for you as you plan for aging in place or for adult children looking to support aging parents.

Each program from Fraser Health will give a 20 minute talk and then participants will have the opportunity to ask further questions and get more information at each program booth.

Advance Care Planning

Learn about the 5 steps of Advance Care Planning, how to choose a substitute decision maker and how to share and document your wishes for future care.

with Bryn Poschenrieder, MSW, RSW and Christine Delos Santos, RN, Advance Care Planning

Falls Prevention

Discuss the 4 pillars of falls prevention (eyesight, medication, exercise, home safety); what you can do to reduce your risk of having a fall.

with Cameron Fielding, Coordinator, Falls & Injury Prevention

Home Health & Social Prescribing

Learn about the eligibility criteria and how to access services provided by Community Health teams in your area. Learn where to find resources available in your community, such as social prescribing, BC211, and websites that share healthy aging information.

with Shannon Parsons, Regional Clinical Resource Nurse & Social Prescribing Change Lead, Regional Home & Community Care Services

 

Assisted Living/Long Term Care Services and the Home Health Service Line will also be in attendance to answer any questions.