Most people with hearing loss can be helped by daily use of properly chosen and properly fitted hearing aids. Current hearing aid technology is very sophisticated and effective. A trial period of several weeks with hearing aids allows you to experience amplification. Your hearing care professional will coach and explain the process as you go. If you suspect hearing loss, reach out to your local Hearing Care Professional for help with your hearing and have your hearing tested. We recommend that all adults over fifty years of age should have a baseline hearing test. Contact us for a complimentary hearing test and consultation.
Community News
Relocation Stress Syndrome
While remaining at home is possible for some seniors, many others may need to move to Independent Living with Services to get the best care possible. Since moving is a major life stressor, some seniors may experience relocation stress syndrome, with symptoms like confusion, loneliness, and anxiety. To help make the transition to assisted living as smooth as possible, it’s important to: 1) avoid rushing the process; 2) focus on their well-being; 3) make their new home look familiar with personal belongings; 4) help them get involved in their new community; and 5) ensure they have frequent visitors.
Call for Volunteers
Join us this year to make a difference in your community! Whether as a friendly visitor, a walking group leader, senior connector, a driver, income tax volunteer, or senior peer support, we are excited to see all the different gifts and talents you have to share! Contact Shannen, our Volunteer Coordinator, at shannen.kealy@comeshare.ca or call 604-531-9400 Ext. 203 for more information!
Telephone Tree
The Telephone Tree program offers support services to seniors over the phone. Our volunteers make weekly social calls offering clients a chance to be heard by providing emotional support, companionship and a sense of community. Volunteers can also provide you with information and referral services as well as keep you informed about the programs and events in the community. It’s a great way to stay connected with the community from your home. Call us today if you would like to receive weekly calls. For more information contact Shannen, our Volunteer Coordinator, at shannen.kealy@comeshare.ca or call 604-531-9400 Ext. 203.
Welcoming Back our Meal Program
Seniors Come Share Society is happy to announce that the revered Meal Program is back up and running! Virtual Lunch and Learn events will take place once a month, with a meal provided free of charge to all participants. Meal packages will be delivered by volunteers for those living in the South Surrey/White Rock area and available for pickup at the South Surrey Come Share site if you are located outside of this region. Please contact our lovely new Meal Programs Coordinator, Nicole Worden, at Nicole.Worden@comeshare.ca or call 604-531-9400 Ext. 207 if you are interested in joining or would like to learn more.
Fitness Classes with the City of Surrey
It’s not too late to start your New Year resolutions with an exciting and engaging virtual fitness class! Seniors Come Share Society has partnered with the City of Surrey, who will have trained instructors ready to guide you through the workout and make modifications for you as you require them. All adults ages 55+ are welcome to join from the comfort of their home, all that is needed is a computer! If you don’t have access to technology please contact us to get set up through our technology lending program. Visit sharevirtually.com to register today and we hope to see you there! For additional support contact Isaiah Clemente at Isaiah.Clemente@comeshare.ca or call 604-531-9400 Ext. 220.
Seniors Tax Clinic
Need help with your taxes? Our volunteers are ready to help again this year as tax season approaches! Taxes will be done free of charge starting March 1st until April 30th, call 604-531-9400 Ext. 216 to book your appointment. To qualify for this service you must: • Be an adult age 55+. • Make less than $35,000. • Have a simple tax return. • No Foreign Pensions. • No Self Employment/Business Income. • No Taxable Capital Gains
Some exclusions do apply, please reach out to us to find out if you are eligible!
Join Today
Seniors Come Share Society allows individuals to stay engaged in the community even if it’s from the comfort of their own home. We offer programs that stimulate individual’s cognition, provide emotional support, food security and have them engaged in physical activities. Our priority is the well-being of the seniors in our community, therefore we take initiative in advocating for them and assisting them in navigating support. Visit comeshare.ca or SHAREvirtually.com for a list of our programs and events.
Transitioning to Assisted Living
It can be hard to know when the “right” time is to move a senior loved one into an assisted living community, but there are some important signs. If your senior loved one is having trouble keeping up with personal hygiene, cleaning their home, preparing meals, remembering to take medications, or is experiencing falls, it might be time to discuss a transition to assisted living. Your loved one will benefit from being in a safe environment, having more opportunities to socialize, getting adequate nutrition, having someone assist with medication schedules, and accessing transportation for a variety of outings and errands.
February Events
Walking Group (fast-paced): February 9, 16, 23 and March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 from 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Walking Group (slow-paced): February 10, 17, 24 and March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 from 9 AM – 10:30 AM
Caregiver Support Group: February 10 & 24 and March 10 & 24 from 1:30 PM – 3 PM
Fit 55+ Online Fitness Class: February 9, 16, 23 and March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 from 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Zoom Bingo: February 23 from 1 PM – 3 PM
Zoom Trivia: February 24 from 1 PM – 3 PM
Video Games for Dementia
A recent study suggests that playing video games for 30 minutes a day could help older adults gradually fight the effects of dementia by improving memory function. Games that involve a 3D environment with more advanced graphics appear to be more effective, as they offer more immersive gameplay. During the study, participants were asked to play video games for about 30 to 45 minutes per day over four weeks. Improvements in both cognition and memory skills were found in the group that played video games with 3D graphics. This could offer a simple and fun anti-dementia approach for older adults!
