Category Archives: Health

Knowledge Café: Low-Risk Drinking Guidelines for Older Adults

Posted on October 12, 2018 by Eddy Elmer
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Help UBC Researchers Understand Health After Stroke

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Eddy Elmer
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Climate Change and Seniors’ Health: Suzuki Elders Report

Posted on August 21, 2018 by Eddy Elmer

On June 7, the Suzuki Elders invited seniors to learn about the impact of climate change on their health and communities. The forum, organized by Eva Wadolna, featured a panel discussion with experts from Simon Fraser University, Vancouver Coastal Health, Fraser Health Authority, and the … Continue reading →

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Vancouver Police Seniors’ Health and Safety Fair, July 19

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Eddy Elmer
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Suzuki Elders: Your Health and Climate Change, June 7

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Eddy Elmer

The Suzuki Elders invite everyone to learn about the impact of climate change on our health and communities. This free forum will explore our knowledge and feelings about the subject and provide an opportunity to discuss how climate change can affect us now and in the future. The … Continue reading →

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BC Seniors’ Advocate Report on Residential Care

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Eddy Elmer

SAC member Gudrun Langolf appeared on CBC’s BC Almanac today to discuss findings from the Seniors’ Advocate survey on residential care in BC.

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Community Dialogue on Health Research, June 27

Posted on June 22, 2017 by Eddy Elmer
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SAC Position on West 10th Avenue Corridor (Health Precinct) Design

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Eddy Elmer

On May 17, we will be addressing Council and explaining our position on the proposed changes for the West 10th Avenue Corridor (The Health Precinct). Below is the text of a letter we approved and sent to Council in advance of the meeting, where the … Continue reading →

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Brain Health and Dementia: Free Cantonese Health Forum, April 8

Posted on March 5, 2017 by Eddy Elmer
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Open Houses on Proposed Changes to West 10th Avenue

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Eddy Elmer

City staff are holding four open houses on the proposed changes to the West 10th Avenue Corridor (VGH Medical Precint): • Nov. 22, 4-7 p.m., Blusson Spinal Cord Centre • Nov. 23, 4-7 p.m., Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral • … Continue reading →

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Public Asked to Weight in on New St. Paul’s Concept

Posted on June 19, 2016 by Eddy Elmer

Providence Healthcare has released a pair of new concept designs for the planned St. Paul’s health campus on the False Creek Flats. The public is also being invited to weigh in on the concepts through an online survey.

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Participants Needed: Moving Toward Health Study

Posted on June 18, 2016 by Eddy Elmer
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World Health Organization Passes Resolution on Ageing

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Eddy Elmer

The World Health Organization agreed today to implement a global, healthy ageing strategy. From the press release: “The proportion of the world’s population aged 60 years or over is predicted to double between 2000 and 2050, rising to 22%. A WHO report … Continue reading →

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SAC Passes Motion Regarding Medical Precinct

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Eddy Elmer

Today the Committee passed the following motion regarding proposed changes to the “Medical Precinct” along West 10th Avenue. MOVED by Dellie Lidyard SECONDED by Eva Wadolna WHEREAS In 2013, Council ratified the City’s plan to seek formal recognition from the … Continue reading →

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eHITS Public Forum, November 19

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Eddy Elmer
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Vancouver Earns Designation as an Age-Friendly Community

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Eddy Elmer

The Committee is pleased to announce that we were successful in our application to have Vancouver designated as an Age-Friendly Community by the Province of British Columbia. Cities achieve this designation after establishing an advisory committee, securing a local government resolution, conducting … Continue reading →

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Healthy City Strategy Idea Lab

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Eddy Elmer

Eddy Elmer and Eva Wadolna had a great time representing SAC at the Healthy City Strategy Idea Lab. Eddy’s idea to start a Dementia Detectives program to train apartment managers to recognize and assist tenants with cognitive impairment was well-received by his group!  

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Regional Roundtable on Social Isolation of Seniors

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Eddy Elmer

Communications & Outreach chair Eddy Elmer represented SAC at the Regional Roundtable on Social Isolation at the Morris Wosk Centre for Dialogue. The event was hosted by the National Seniors Council as part of its 2013-14 mandate to study the causes, … Continue reading →

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Statement on Casa Mia Rezoning Application

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Eddy Elmer

SAC has met with City staff to discuss the proposed rezoning of the the Casa Mia property in Southlands to include a 62-bed Community Care Facility for older adults. Although SAC welcomes additional housing and services for older adults across the … Continue reading →

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Update: VCH Agrees to Our Recommendations for Dogwood Lodge

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Eddy Elmer

On February 5, Council unanimously approved an amended version of the Pearson Dogwood Redevelopment Policy Statement. We are pleased that Vancouver Coastal Health has heard our concerns about the original statement and has agreed to most of our recommendations. Among … Continue reading →

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