https://rustyt.podbean.com New podcast weblog Wed, 29 Dec 2010 06:12:31 +0000 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2014 Christine Till. All rights reserved. Technology:Podcasting 1440 Helping seniors to age in place, by providing screened, trained, insured and bonded caregivers to help them stay at home longer. Christine Till No no https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/img/podbean-logo/podbean_78.jpg https://rustyt.podbean.com 144 144 retire,hospice,seniorcare,seniors,elderly,pension,will,death,retirement,medicareHelping seniors to age in place, by providing screened, trained, insured and bonded caregivers to help them stay at home longer.C.till@homeinstead.comChristine Till Interview about the book launch for GoodRiddance: Showing Clutter the Door https://rustyt.podbean.com/e/interview-about-the-book-launch-for-goodriddance-showing-clutter-the-door/ https://rustyt.podbean.com/e/interview-about-the-book-launch-for-goodriddance-showing-clutter-the-door/#comments Wed, 29 Dec 2010 06:12:31 +0000 http://rustyt.podbean.com/e/interview-about-the-book-launch-for-goodriddance-showing-clutter-the-door/ www.goodriddance.ca]]> www.goodriddance.ca]]> false No 690 C.till@homeinstead.com (Christine Till)Good Riddance: Showing Clutter the Door - Authors: Susan Borax and Heather Knittel Organizing has been a passion of Susan's for some time.  She has helped numerous clients in their quest for simplicity and order in their homes, employing hands-on assistance and practical advice.  She has a fresh approach to making de-cluttering fun, exhilarating and even lucrative for her clients. Good Riddance is taking the lead on creating organizationally themed events to support the work of non-profits. Susan brings 20 years experience in marketing sales and management in both Fortune 500 and small start-up operations to her business venture.  She holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and a Master's in History. Susan has been a member of the Professional Organizers of Canada since 2004 and currently serves on the BC Chapter's Executive. Heather has always been highly organized and comes from a career in healthcare and property management and for 16 years, she managed a successful career in sales promotion and community relations in the television. Heather teaches clients that everything we own holds good and bad memories for us.  She encourages clients to remove or discard things that are meaningless to them. Heather is a member of the National Study Group for Chronic Disorganization and the Professional Organizers of Canada. One of the cornerstones of the Good Riddance approach is to ensure excess belongings are recycled or re-used.  Both Heather and Susan are avid supporters of various charities and often donate household items to the Developmental Disabilities Association, Habitat for Humanity, the Red Cross, the SPCA, women's shelters and hospice societies. Susan and Heather regularly deliver workshops on the topic of "too much stuff" to corporate audiences, seniors and women's groups.  Along the way they drew from their experiences with clients to create the rollicking, one-act musical, Cluttermania, in which they perform.  Businesses can catch some comic relief and book Cluttermania for their next conference, meeting, luncheon or team building event. Check out their website at: www.goodriddance.caretire,hospice,seniorcare,seniors,elderly,pension,will,death,retirement,medicare 40/70 Rule Presentation at Queensborough Community Centre w. Raziya Sattar Barrister & Solicitor https://rustyt.podbean.com/e/4070-rule-presentation-at-queensborough-community-centre-w-raziya-sattar-barrister-solicitor/ https://rustyt.podbean.com/e/4070-rule-presentation-at-queensborough-community-centre-w-raziya-sattar-barrister-solicitor/#comments Tue, 07 Dec 2010 08:20:55 +0000 http://rustyt.podbean.com/e/4070-rule-presentation-at-queensborough-community-centre-w-raziya-sattar-barrister-solicitor/ false No 623 C.till@homeinstead.com (Christine Till)An interview with Raziya Sattar on Wills, Power of Attorney, and Representation Agreements. Raziya Sattar has been a lawyer since 1995 and practices in the area of Wills and Estate Planning, Real Estate Transactions, Probate and Estate Administration and general business law such as Incorporations.  She also handles certain Family law matters such as uncontested divorces and marriage, separation or cohabitation agreements.  She also offers all Notarial services.  Raziya can communicate in Hindi and offers evening and weekend appointments for your convenience.  Raziya is based in Surrey but can travel to clients who are unable to get to her office.  Planning for protection and peace of mind is Raziya's approach when working with her clients. Come listen to the reasons why we need a will or a power of attorney and what the different types or Power of Attorney are on December 10th at 11:00am, Queensborough Community Centre, 920 Ewen Avenue, New Westminster, BC. To reserve your seat, please call 604-552-3324.  Complimentary lunch will be provided.retire,hospice,seniorcare,seniors,elderly,pension,will,death,retirement,medicare 40/70 Rule Queensborough Community Centre w Margaret Reynolds https://rustyt.podbean.com/e/4070-rule-queensborough-community-centre-w-margaret-reynolds/ https://rustyt.podbean.com/e/4070-rule-queensborough-community-centre-w-margaret-reynolds/#comments Thu, 28 Oct 2010 03:38:03 +0000 http://rustyt.podbean.com/e/4070-rule-queensborough-community-centre-w-margaret-reynolds/ false No 503 C.till@homeinstead.com (Christine Till)Tonight we are interviewing Margaret Reynolds, Life & Health Insurance Advisor with Desjardin Financial Security.  Margaret is a keynote speaker at the upcoming 40/70 Rule presentation being held at Queensborough Community Centre, 920 Ewen Avenue, New Westminster, BC. As an investment advisor, Margaret works with people to help them achieve their financial goals no matter what happens in this uncertain world.  Margaret works with people to help them through all stages of life, whether they are just starting a career or helping with retirement and estate planning.  She helps create a custom plan to suit their needs and budget and help them to stay on track over the long term. FREE to all attendees, and there will be a complimentary light lunch provided.  To register for the Nov 4th presentation at Queensborough Community Center, call 604-525-7388.retire,hospice,seniorcare,seniors,elderly,pension,will,death,retirement,medicare 40/70 Rule Presentation at Queensborough Community Centre w. B. Martin Kastelein, Notary Public https://rustyt.podbean.com/e/4070-rule-presentation-at-queensborough-community-centre-w-b-martin-kastelein-notary-public/ https://rustyt.podbean.com/e/4070-rule-presentation-at-queensborough-community-centre-w-b-martin-kastelein-notary-public/#comments Wed, 20 Oct 2010 05:58:47 +0000 http://rustyt.podbean.com/e/4070-rule-presentation-at-queensborough-community-centre-w-b-martin-kastelein-notary-public/ www.martinthenotary.com or call 604-526-7884 to have him help you with these two documents.]]> www.martinthenotary.com or call 604-526-7884 to have him help you with these two documents.]]> false No 608 C.till@homeinstead.com (Christine Till)After the sale of the family insurance business in New Westminster, Martin Kastelein started his notary practice.  He has been a full time BC notary public since 1987.  With the first BC Notary website in 1999, he is known in the notary and real estate community as one who leverages the use of technology to provide Premier service to his clients.  (-And he just might be the first BC Notary to be on a podcast too!) His notary practice is a frequent supporter of local charities such as Union Gospel Mission and Ride for Refuge. When not at his desk, he can be found somewhere in BC running, cycling, fishing, kyaking or showboarding. Today, we discuss two questions people often ask about and they are:  1. Why do I need a power of attorney? and 2. Why do I need a will? We find out what happens when we do not have a power of attorney in place before one is deemed unfit to commit to one, and what happens when someone dies intestate in BC. This 40/70 Rule presentation where Martin will be speaking will be held at Queensborough Community Centre at 425 Ewen Avenue in New Westminster, BC. You can reach Martin Kastelein at www.martinthenotary.com or call 604-526-7884 to have him help you with these two documents.retire,hospice,seniorcare,seniors,elderly,pension,will,death,retirement,medicare 40/70 Rule Queensborough Community Centre and Glen Pine Pavilion w Gregg Medwid https://rustyt.podbean.com/e/4070-rule-queensborough-community-centre-and-glen-pine-pavilion-w-gregg-medwid/ https://rustyt.podbean.com/e/4070-rule-queensborough-community-centre-and-glen-pine-pavilion-w-gregg-medwid/#comments Sat, 16 Oct 2010 03:33:24 +0000 http://rustyt.podbean.com/e/4070-rule-queensborough-community-centre-and-glen-pine-pavilion-w-gregg-medwid/ false No 516 C.till@homeinstead.com (Christine Till)Tonight we are interviewing Gregg Medwid of Executor Support.  Executor Support provides assistance and support to executors and administrators who are responsible for settling someone's estate.  They not only provide guidance, but actually carry out most of the tasks that an executor would ordinarily do by themselves.  Executor Support's knowledge and experience enables them to efficiently settle an estate, saving executors time & effort, and eliminating stress.  They handle most tasks, up to and including helping to distribute the proceeds of the estate. Gregg will be one of the speakers at the upcoming presentations at Glen PIne Pavilion on Oct 21 at 9:30am, and at Queensborough Community Centre on Nov 4 at 11:00am.  Both presentations are FREE to all attendees, and complimentry light refreshments will be served. To reserve your seat for Glen Pine Pavilion on Oct 21 at 9:30am, call 604-927-6940; or to reserve for Queensborough Community Centre on Nov 4 at 11:00am, call 604-525-7388. Make it a great day!retire,hospice,seniorcare,seniors,elderly,pension,will,death,retirement,medicare 40/70 Rule Glen Pine Pavilion & Queensborough Community Centre w Margaret Reynolds https://rustyt.podbean.com/e/4070-rule-glen-pine-pavilion-queensborough-community-centre-w-margaret-reynolds/ https://rustyt.podbean.com/e/4070-rule-glen-pine-pavilion-queensborough-community-centre-w-margaret-reynolds/#comments Sat, 16 Oct 2010 02:44:05 +0000 http://rustyt.podbean.com/e/4070-rule-glen-pine-pavilion-queensborough-community-centre-w-margaret-reynolds/ false No 729 C.till@homeinstead.com (Christine Till)Tonight we are interviewing Margaret Reynolds, Life & Health Insurance Advisor with Desjardin Financial Security.  Margaret is a keynote speaker at the upcoming 40/70 Rule presentations being held at Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Court, Coquitlam, BC, and Queensborough Community Centre, 920 Ewen Avenue, New Westminster, BC. As an investment advisor, Margaret works with people to help them achieve their financial goals no matter what happens in this uncertain world.  Margaret works with people to help them through all stages of life, whether they are just starting a career or helping with retirement and estate planning.  She helps create a custom plan to suit their needs and budget and help them to stay on track over the long term. Both presentations are FREE to all attendees.  Glen Pine Pavilion will have complimentary coffee and calories served.  To register for the Oct 21 presentation at Glen Pine Pavilion, call 604-927-6940. Queensborough Community Centre will have a complimentary light lunch provided.  To register for the Nov 4 presentation at the Queensborough location, call 604-525-7388.retire,hospice,seniorcare,seniors,elderly,pension,will,death,retirement,medicare 40/70 Rule Queensborough w Martin Kastelein on Power of Attorney https://rustyt.podbean.com/e/4070-rule-queensborough-w-martin-kastelein-on-power-of-attorney/ https://rustyt.podbean.com/e/4070-rule-queensborough-w-martin-kastelein-on-power-of-attorney/#comments Fri, 15 Oct 2010 03:32:17 +0000 http://rustyt.podbean.com/e/4070-rule-queensborough-w-martin-kastelein-on-power-of-attorney/ false No 622 C.till@homeinstead.com (Christine Till)B Martin Kastelein, Notary Public, in New Westminster, BC is being interviewed by Christine Till, of Home Instead Senior Care in Port Coquitlam, BC.  The topic of discussion is Power of Attorney.  Martin is one of the keynote speakers in the 40/70 Rule presentation being held at Queensborough Community Centre, 920 Ewen Ave, New Westminster, BC, on November 4th, 2010, from 11:00am to 1:00pm.  Admission is free and there will be a complimentary light lunch served. 40/70 Rule means that if you are 40-ish, your parents are 70-ish, or vise-versa, and it is time to start talking now, about delicate issues like personal health, finances, moving, driving, end-of-life planning, etc., while everyone is still healthy, before there is a crisis. Come and receive answers to your questions on Power of Attorney and much more.  Be sure to reserve your seat by calling Home Instead Senior Care at 604-552-3324.retire,hospice,seniorcare,seniors,elderly,pension,will,death,retirement,medicare 40/70 Rule - Conversation on Power of Attorney https://rustyt.podbean.com/e/4070-rule-conversation-on-power-of-attorney/ https://rustyt.podbean.com/e/4070-rule-conversation-on-power-of-attorney/#comments Sat, 09 Oct 2010 01:43:40 +0000 http://rustyt.podbean.com/e/4070-rule-conversation-on-power-of-attorney/ false No 815 C.till@homeinstead.com (Christine Till)Tonight we are speaking with Bart Aldrich Notary Public of Coquitlam, British Columbia.  After 25 years in the life insurance and estate planning field, he felt it was time for a change.  He was looking for something where he could have his own practice and work closer to home, while still working in a related field.  The profession of a Notary was suggested to him and after looking into it further, it really appealed to him.  Once accepted by the Society of Notaries Public of BC, he entered their education program and completed the program along with all the other required qualifications. As a Notary Public, Bart can do real estate conveyancing and prepare the legal documentation required to be filed with the Land Title Office.  Estate planning is another mainstay of his office.  Bart prepares Wills, Powers of Attorney and Representation Agreements.  He also can do general notarizations where he can prepare and witness signatures on a variety of documents such as affidavits, statutory declarations, travel consents, letters of invitation for foreign visitors and certified copies. So, Why do I really need a Power of Attorney? Our discussion addresses mainly the Power of Attorney and what it is and why we should have one in place.  Bart also addresses what happens when we do not have a power of attorney and what can and cannot be done about it.  He also explains when the public trustee and guardian might need to step in, in certain situations where there is no power of attorney. Learn more at the presentation being held at Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Court, Coquitlam, BC, starting at 9:30am. Free admission for all who wish to attend and complimentary coffee and calories will be provided.retire,hospice,seniorcare,seniors,elderly,pension,will,death,retirement,medicare 40/70 Rule Research and Background https://rustyt.podbean.com/e/4070-rule-research-and-background/ https://rustyt.podbean.com/e/4070-rule-research-and-background/#comments Thu, 30 Sep 2010 04:10:46 +0000 http://rustyt.podbean.com/e/4070-rule-research-and-background/ false No 417 C.till@homeinstead.com (Christine Till)The 40/70 Rule presentation is designed to help adult children and their aging parents deal with those sensitive life topics that often make conversations difficult.  How do you talk with your mom and dad about driving, dating, and independence, or end-of-life?  And when do you start? Based on research and experience, the international caregiving company Home Instead Senior Care recommends that the earlier these conversations begin the better.  The "40-70 Rule" means that if you are 40, or your parents are 70, it's time to start talking - at least about certain senior topics. Here, Gregg Medwid of Executor Support, interviews Christine Till about the questions regarding the sensitive issues between the "sandwich generation" and their parents.  They discuss some of the research that was done in conjunction with Dr. Jake Harwood of the University of Arizona and his input for this research.  There were 1500 U.S. and Canadian adult children of aging parents interviewed in this survey asking them about their relationships with their parents, and how they handle discussing sensitive topics with those older adults.  500 of those interviews were done in Canada, and that is incredible, considering the difference between the population of the U.S. and Canada.  The research revealed that nearly 1/3 of adults in this country have a major communication obstacle with their parents that stems from the continuation of the parent-child role.  Families who suffer from the "Parent-child role"  means that the parents still think of their children as "too young to understand", or as a child, rather than on a peer-to-peer basis.  When the family communication suffers from this parent-child role, the children are far less likely to start the conversations on delicate issues like personal health, moving, drivers license and end-of-life --- until there is a crisis. The way for families to get started talking is very slowly, a little bit at a time and pick those times when both the parents and the children are most open to a discussion, like at a family get-together, when all the siblings are present.  Then remember to use humor and keep the conversation light.  If the parents try to start the conversation, remember to avoid saying, "Oh, you're young yet!  We don't need to talk about that now!" There are 7 tips to help boomer children communicate with their aging parents.  Come to our FREE presentation at Queensborough Community Centre on November 4th, 2010, from 11:00am to 1:00pm and all these 7 tips will be explained. We have several presenters that will be speaking that day.  They are:  Dr. Tina Wu on Clinical Counselling, B. Martin Kastelein, Notary, Margaret Reynolds of Desjardin Financial Security Independent Network, Gregg Medwid of Executor Support, and Christine Till with Home Instead Senior Care. The concept of having complimentary presenters came through Christine doing the presentation on her own and receiving multiple questions on things like end-of-life planning, wills, power of attorney, moving to extended care, counseling with the family, and planning the finances for those retirement years.  Well, since Christine is not a lawyer or an expert in any of these areas, she decided to call in the experts.  It created a jam-packed information session for all who attend. The event is Free to all who want to attend.  The Date is Nov 4, 2010; the Time is 11:00am - 1:00pm; the Place is Queensborough Community Centre on 920 Ewen Avenue, New Westminster, BC. Complimentary Light Lunch will be served.retire,hospice,seniorcare,seniors,elderly,pension,will,death,retirement,medicare Breaking Point Shredding Event https://rustyt.podbean.com/e/breaking-point-shredding-event/ https://rustyt.podbean.com/e/breaking-point-shredding-event/#comments Wed, 22 Sep 2010 05:14:15 +0000 http://rustyt.podbean.com/e/breaking-point-shredding-event/ goodriddance@shaw.ca  Web: www.goodriddance.ca]]> goodriddance@shaw.ca  Web: www.goodriddance.ca]]> false No 969 C.till@homeinstead.com (Christine Till)Co-founders, Susan Borax and Heather Knittel of Good Riddance Professional Organizing Solutions are delighted to be among the sponsors of the innovative Breaking Point Shredding Event.  Their organizing service, founded in 2004, specializes in helping people manage the struggle with clutter that they have difficulty in handling by themselves.  Their business focuses on the needs of seniors who are either making a housing transition requiring relocation support or opting to re-organize their residences for aging in place.  They call this program "Practically Daughters".  While most seniors want to reamin independent in their homes, there comes a time when this may no longer be possible.  Older adults making the move to a senior housing community or care facility face a bewildering maze of options ranging from where to live to what to take and what to leave behind.  Moving to a smaller apartment in a retirement community almost always involves a certain degree of trauma, both for the elder who's moving and for family members who also have deep emotional attachments to their home.  Aging in place also involves confronting a lifetime's worth of possessions to ensure that the home is safe and items are easy to find. Susan and Heather's unique services are specifically designed for older adults who need to downsize.  These programs can assist by preparing a house for real estate market, sorting, arranging for the sale and distribution of excess belongings, unpacking, organizing the home, disposing of items and managing the move.  With downsizing, the goal is to simplify one's life.  The idea is not to get rid of everything, but to pare down the years of accumulated belongings to the key things that one needs or enjoys using.  A good deal of what the organizers encounter can be described as paper and documents.  The Breaking Point Shredding Event is a real breakthrough, delivering a critically important assistance to seniors in their community. Susan and Heather regularly present workshops on downsizing to community groups.  They also perform in their hilarious musical, "Cluttermania"!  That explores the baffling relationships that people have with their material things.  Their new book, "Good Riddance Showing Clutter the Door, will be available in November 2010. Contact Susan or Heather at Good Riddance Professional Organizing Solutions: Phone: 604-421-5952  Email: goodriddance@shaw.ca  Web: www.goodriddance.caretire,hospice,seniorcare,seniors,elderly,pension,will,death,retirement,medicare Breaking Point Shredding Event https://rustyt.podbean.com/e/breaking-point-shredding-event/ https://rustyt.podbean.com/e/breaking-point-shredding-event/#comments Fri, 17 Sep 2010 05:09:09 +0000 http://rustyt.podbean.com/e/breaking-point-shredding-event/ false No 651 C.till@homeinstead.com (Christine Till)As part of our lead up to the October shredding event and continuing with our theme of helping seniors reduce their clutter, today we will be giving seniors who may be moving into seniors residences some suggestions about how they can make good choices about what to bring and what not to bring with them, so they are living in a clutter free, safe environment that still allows them to bring their treasures with them. LIsten to the great tips that Shoneugh Edwards Lindsay has for ideas that make the transition more stress free.  What do you do when you cannot bring your piano, for instance? Oh, and yes, you can bring your lift chair! Find out just how much space there really is available in each room or suite.  What do we do with our wardrobe when it will not fit into the closet space available?  Shoneugh has a great idea about how to make changing your wardrobe fun.retire,hospice,seniorcare,seniors,elderly,pension,will,death,retirement,medicare Breaking Point Shredding Event https://rustyt.podbean.com/e/breaking-point-shredding-event/ https://rustyt.podbean.com/e/breaking-point-shredding-event/#comments Wed, 08 Sep 2010 02:40:54 +0000 http://rustyt.podbean.com/e/breaking-point-shredding-event/ false No 577 C.till@homeinstead.com (Christine Till)Your Eldercare specialist, Christine Till of Home Instead Senior Care is speaking with Greg Dunlop of Cyclone Shredding, Surrey, BC.  Greg explains the types of items that can be shredded and how to know what papers to keep and what to shred and why.  The key issue is safety from identity theft or other kinds of con-artists, who target seniors.  Through this event, seniors can watch their documents and papers being shredded and rest assured they will be safe in the meantime. Cyclone Shredding can take office paper, old documents and bills, tax returns, books (hard or soft cover), but, no newspaper or cardboard boxes or plastic materials.  They will shred staples, paper clips, and ACCO Fastners as well, because these all fall to the bottom and can be sorted easily at the recycling depot.  They will be at Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Court, Coquitlam, BC on October 2nd from 8:00am to 1:0pm. Klear Out will have their truck there to remove all the miscellaneous materials that will not be accepted in the shredding receptacle, along with all the cardboard boxes after they have been emptied.retire,hospice,seniorcare,seniors,elderly,pension,will,death,retirement,medicare Breaking Point Shredding Event https://rustyt.podbean.com/e/breaking-point-shredding-event/ https://rustyt.podbean.com/e/breaking-point-shredding-event/#comments Sat, 04 Sep 2010 21:19:35 +0000 http://rustyt.podbean.com/e/breaking-point-shredding-event/ false No 792 C.till@homeinstead.com (Christine Till)Listen to Christine Till with Home Instead Senior Care in Port Coquitlam, BC interview Lil Cumberbirch of the Glen Pine 50+ Society, Coquitlam, BC, about the upcoming Breaking Point Shredding Event. Hear how the Glen Pine 50+ Society started and how they assist the staff at Glen Pine Pavilion in bringing educational, informative, and fun activities to their members.  Get a feeling of the kind of welcoming atmosphere at Glen Pine Pavilion. Find out about the orientation meeting and what will happen there on September 24th at 11:00am at Glen Pine Pavilion.   We will be discussing what can be shredded and how the Shredding Event will play out on October 2nd.  Come with your questions and note pads ready.retire,hospice,seniorcare,seniors,elderly,pension,will,death,retirement,medicare Breaking Point-Shredding Event https://rustyt.podbean.com/e/breaking-point-shredding-event/ https://rustyt.podbean.com/e/breaking-point-shredding-event/#comments Sat, 28 Aug 2010 04:25:11 +0000 http://rustyt.podbean.com/e/breaking-point-shredding-event/ false No 559 C.till@homeinstead.com (Christine Till)Christine Till, Home Instead Senior Care, Port Coquitlam, BC, interviews Natasha Broughton, KlearOut, Coquitlam, BC.  KlearOut will be at the Shredding event at Glen Pine Pavilion on October 2nd, from 8:00am to 1:00pm With their truck.  They will be accepting all the cardboard and miscellaneous items that Cyclone Shredding cannot shred in their truck.  Their company strives to recycle 85% of everything they "KlearOur".  The 5 R's of KlearOut are Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Renovate & Repair.  Anything that can be repaired or reused or renovated is separated out for those purposes.  The remainder of what they collect when helping seniors "declutter" is recycled and this helps to reduce waste.  Their goal is to protect our environment.   KlearOut started their business after they found that most recycling companies out in the marketplace simply dumped a lot of the items they collected into the land-fill.  They also found that other companies charge a lot for their work.  KlearOut's pricing is about half of what other companies charge.  The question came up about the fact that cardboard boxes cannot be put into the shredding truck and shredded, so KlearOut offered to have their truck available to collect all the empty boxes after the shredding has been done.   KlearOut is giving a special 5% discount on the first truck load booked by senior out at this shredding event.retire,hospice,seniorcare,seniors,elderly,pension,will,death,retirement,medicare Breaking Point Presentation and Shredding Event https://rustyt.podbean.com/e/breaking-point-presentation-and-shredding-event/ https://rustyt.podbean.com/e/breaking-point-presentation-and-shredding-event/#comments Wed, 25 Aug 2010 03:19:55 +0000 http://rustyt.podbean.com/e/breaking-point-presentation-and-shredding-event/ false No 544 C.till@homeinstead.com (Christine Till)Experts say that seniors who don't know how to part with their possessions are vulnerable.  The risks include slipping on loose papers, a very real threat of fire, and serious health conditions arising from the effects of mold and mildew. In this Podcast, Christine Till, from Home Instead Senior Care, Port Coquitlam, BC is being interviewed by Shoneugh Edwards, of Belvedere Care Centre, Coquitlam, BC. The discussion is on the upcoming Breaking Point Presentation at Wilson Centre, Port Coquitlam, BC on September 15th from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Research shows that seniors are having challenges with their clutter around the house.  Often they have a fall and end up having to use a walker or wheelchair.  With piles of clutter lining the hallways and staircases, a walker or a wheelchair simply will not fit between the piles.  This clutter often becomes such an insurmountable obstacle for seniors that they do not know where to begin.Clutter isn't a problem unique to seniors, but if someone is suffering from conditions which are more common as we grow older - such as stroke, brain trauma,  or dementia - the result can be disorder or even chaos.  It could threaten the senior's safety in the home and their independence.  This is a problem all too familiar to caregivers.  A good portion of that clutter is paper documents and letters that have accumulated over 35+ years of living in the same home.  One of our clients had kept his tax returns for 57 years!  As we have been addressing the issue of clutter with many of our own clients, Home Instead Senior Care has launched a whole program around the issue, called "Breaking Point".  We brought in several organizations who address this issue on a regular basis and help people "de-junk" so to speak.  We address the 10 Tips to Counter the Clutter Cycle and the 10 Reasons Why Seniors Hang onto Things.  GoodRiddance Professional Organizing Solutions (Helps homeowners to decide what to keep and what to give away or sell.); KlearOut (motto is to reduce, reuse, recycle, renovate, repair)  They have a truck they bring in to take away items and recycle 85% of what they "KlearOut" and they also can do repairs and renovations for seniors to help them stay safe at home, or get ready to move;  Belvedere Care Centre (Just how much space to you have in a retirement home?  I was amazed at how little closet space alone, that the residents have!);  Home Instead Senior Care (Happy Memories or Household Hazards? "A lifetime's accumulation of possessions combined with a daily influx of junk mail, bills and newspapers can overwhelm seniors who may already be struggling physically, mentally or emotionally.") Summertime is a great time to do reorganizing.  Since a great deal of the clutter that is encountered with seniors is the collection of old bills and tax papers and other documents, these need to be disposed of properly and without fear of identity theft or being harassed by "senior con artists", because some legal documents got into the wrong hands.  When we held our first presentation in July at Glen Pine Pavilion, Carol Morris, the Recreation Program Coordinator mentioned to me that she was hearing quite a buzz about the Breaking Point presentation, and people were wondering how to dispose of their documents and papers.  She asked if I would be willing to help their Glen Pine 50+ Society to arrange a special shredding event for the seniors.  Since I already knew Cyclone Shredding well, I immediately asked them if they would be open to the idea. So, on Saturday, October 2nd of this year, we will have Cyclone Shredding bring their big shredding truck in and park it at Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Court, from 8:00am to 1:00pm that day. The event is totally FREE for seniors to bring their papers to be shredded.  Every senior who wants to bring in their boxes of papers to be shredded, needs to pick up a coupon and add their name to a list at one of the Seniors Centres in the Tri-Cities. (Glen Pine Pavilion, Dogwood Pavilion, Kyle Centre, Centre' Bel'Age, or Wilson Centre)  There are 2 reasons that seniors need to register and have a coupon. 1. So that we kow approximately how much paper will be coming in.  The truck only holds equivalent of 400 bankers boxes.  Also there will be a limit of 3 bankers boxes per senior.  2. Seniors need to register, so they can pick up the flyer with the list of accepted items for shredding.  For instance, no plastic can be shredded. KlearOut will have their truck there to collect all the cardboard boxes. On September 24th there will be an orientation meeting at Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Court, Coquitlam, BC at 11:00am.  We will be explaining how the event will play out and answer any questions about the event.  We look forward to seeing all the seniors in the Tri-Cities turn out for this event!!!retire,hospice,seniorcare,seniors,elderly,pension,will,death,retirement,medicare