"We Listen Because We Care"

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CARING FOR THE CAREGIVER

Keynote Speaker:

Dr. Katie Wilson, Gerontologist, Net Care, Fraser Health

“The Journey Through Aging for Caregivers”

Plus: Panel Presentation, Displays, Information and Advice

on health topics and local resources

Saturday, September 20

9:30 am to 3:00 pm

Everyone Welcome – come and enjoy a day of information & inspiration

Friendship House, 7272 Morrow Road, Agassiz

Registration $5.00 including lunch

Call to register - 796-0409

Funded By:

New Horizons for Seniors, Government of Canada

2007 - Year in Review

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Senior Peer Counselling is a FREE one-to-one service provided by trained senior volunteers who offer emotional support, guidance and empathy, to at-risk peers troubled by loneliness, depression, isolation from family and  friends, loss of loved ones, conflict with loved ones and other life changes.

Are you facing anxiety, frustration, difficulty? Because of:

• A new living situation

• Relocation

• Retirement changes

• Reduced income

• Health & aging concerns

• Bereavement

WE BELIEVE Seniors prefer to talk to other seniors who have similar life experiences.

CONFIDENTIALITY ASSURED

Senior Peer Counselling Code:

We are here . . .

• Not to give answers, but to help people actively manage their own problems.

• Not to remake someone's life but, where necessary to help them refashion their lives according to their own values.

• To help seniors develop sense of self-sufficiency.

• To help empower seniors so that they can feel in control of their own lives.

Where does counselling take place?

Wherever the client is most comfortable: At home, counseling group office or a mutually agreed upon location.

How Are Referrals Made?

• Our counselling  groups have open referral systems.

• Referrals from public and private agencies, physicians, family, friends and self-referrals are welcome.

• Requests are assessed and the client matched appropriately with a Senior Peer Counselor.

Training

Senior Peer Counsellors undergo an intensive training course following guidelines set by the Ministry of Health and given by experienced Senior Peer Counsellors, Trainers and Consultants.

Some of the topics covered are:

• Listening skills

• Helping the client tell his/her story

• Problem management

• Senior independence

• Community information

• Grief counselling (and others)

Ongoing training for all graduate Senior Peer Counsellors continues throughout the year. Men's and women's Senior Peer Counsellors are always needed.

If you are interested in training as a Senior Peer Counsellor, talking to someone about this program, or making a donation, please contact Betty 604-796-0409.

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Executive & Directors 2008/2009

New Officers Elected at the Annual General Meeting

held on February 4th, 2008

• President: Eunice Royle

• Past President: Hilary Monro

• Vice President:  Bonnie Johnson

• Secretary: Kiyo Matsuno (Continuing)

• Treasurer: Sheila Robertson (Continuing)

• Volunteer Coordinator: Betty Rajotte (Continuing)

• Speakers/ Good Cheer: Bonnie Johnson, Eunice Royle

• Public Relations: open

• Directors: Jim Johnson, (new) and Heidi Trautmann, Betty Rajotte and Sheila Robertson (continuing)

WE ARE A MEMBER OF

Senior Peer Counseling of BC, &

Agassiz-Harrison Community Services

AND A NON-PROFIT SOCIETY

New Horizons for Seniors

& the

Agassiz-Harrison Lions Club

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