Seniors Summit II Program

Interest Groups

Sessions A
Saturday Morning 11:00 – 12:15

	A1	Seniors in a Changing World Conference patrons reflect on a century of change.
	A2	The Continuum of Care Part I: A Picture of What Is A discussion on the changes in home support, housing and health services.
	A3	Women Elders in Action: Taking it to the Streets Street theatre about current issues for women.
	A4	Taking Care of Business: Financial and Legal Planning for Seniors With representatives from the Faculty of Law, UBC and the Investors Group.
	A5	Getting Around: Safe Driving, Safe Walking Challenges and tips for older drivers and pedestrians.
	A6	You and Your Environment What world are we leaving our grandchildren?
	A7	Give Us Some Respect: Seniors and Stereotyping Stereotyping about, and by, seniors.
	A8	Planning for the Future: the Representation Agreement and Other Tools Learn about the latest developments.
	A9	Sharing Cultures A selection of performances from different cultures.
	A10	Yin and Yang: A Chinese Perspective on Health and Illness Learn about Chinese traditional medicine and attitudes toward health and illness. back to top

Sessions B
Saturday Afternoon 1:45 – 3:15

	B1	Health: Getting Clear About the Changes Big picture questions and messages about health care.
	B2	The Continuum of Care: Part II Based on Part I, what are our recommendations?
	B3	Advocacy & Activism: Rocking the Boat Meet some BC seniors who practice advocacy and activism.
	B4	The Middle Option: Supported and Assisted Living Part I Private developers are the main providers of supported housing. Representatives from Mulberry Place Retirement Residence will explore the questions and issues.
	B5	Getting Around: Transportation Issues What are the challenges across BC?
	B6	Exercise: Yes you can! Get the kinks out and have some fun. Practical and safe exercises.
	B7	Laughter for the Health of it! Learn the benefits of laughter and have fun too!
	B8	Managing Money: Seniors and Fraud The pitfalls of investment fraud and affinity fraud.
	B9	Sharing Cultures A selection of performances from different cultures.
	B10	Mental Fitness: Brain Gym Tips and techniques to improve your mental fitness.
	B11	New Dimensions in Care The Eden Philosophy, a new approach to long term care, and new housing trends for people with Alzheimers. back to top

Sessions C
Sunday Morning 10:00 – 11:45

	C1	Housing Issues for Renters Learn about the current issues for renters.
	C2	Prescription Drugs Marketing and regulation of prescription drugs.
	C3	Caregiving Perspectives on caregiving from within the health system, cross-cultural research and individual experience.
	C4	The Middle Option: Supported and Assisted Living Part II BC Housing and Provincial Health Boards are now providing subsidized supported and assisted living. How are these projects working?
	C5	Quirks and Queers: A Lighthearted Glimpse of Gay Culture Fearless and fun! Vignettes on the language, stereotypes and culture of the +60 LGTB community.
	C6	From Far and Wide, Oh Canada Seniors from different backgrounds discuss life in Canada and the roles of elders in the community.
	C7	Those Young People! Those Old People! 20-somethings meet 80-somethings to explore intergenerational issues.
	C8	Seniors and Human Rights What rights do BC seniors have on paper, and in practice?
	C9	Sharing Cultures: Story-telling Stories from far and near.
	C10	Help Yourself to Health: New Programs Falls Prevention, Diabetes Type II Toolkit, arthritis news, and low vision initiatives. back to top

Seniors Summit II : Building the World We Want