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Caregivers′ Education Series

Caregiving can be an overwhelming task and drastically change one’s family and social life.

Burnaby Seniors Outreach Services Society (BSOSS) is pleased to present 6 FREE Educational Seminars, to help (unpaid) Caregivers with their daily task of caring for aging or disabled family and friends.

Each Wednesday from June 8 to July 13, 2016, BSOSS will present a variety of Caregiving Specialists, who will educate, inform and share tips on how to alleviate, manage and improve the quality of life for you the Caregiver and the person you care for.

To view the seminar topics, dates and speakers, visit: www.bsoss.org/files/CaregiversEducationalSeries2016.pdf

Dates:

Wednesdays, June 8, 2016 to July 13, 2016

Time:

6:00pm to 8:00pm

Venue:

Burnaby Community Services, 2055 Rosser Avenue, Burnaby

Remember to register early as seating is limited.

To register, please contact Alice Redfern at 604-291-2258 or email burnabycaregivers@gmail.com.

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS & WEB LINKS

  • Visitation Line: 604-438-4010 ext. 830
  • Canada Pension Plan
    • Retirement Pension, Disability Benefits, Death Benefit, Children's Benefits, Survivor's Pension: 1-800-277-9914
  • HandyDart (everyday): 604-575-6600
  • HealthLink BC (24/7): 811 or www.healthlinkbc.ca
  • Seniors Health Care Support: 1-877-952-3181
  • Seniors Distress Line (24/7): 604-872-1234 or www.crisiscentre.bc.ca
  • Community and Govt. Services (24/7): 211 or www.bc211.ca
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