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Presentation from Legion’s Veteran’s Village<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Click on this link to view a pdf of this presentation.<\/p>\n

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Zoom recordings of previous presentations are listed below. Some are with audio\u00a0others are basic slide show presentations.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Here are our current recorded sessions:<\/span><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0<\/span>Frauds and scams<\/strong><\/p>\n

The presentation concerns frauds and scams. You will learn the ways in which fraudsters take-in people in order to rob them of their money and possessions.<\/p>\n

Seniors are frequent victims and need to be aware of how to protect themselves.<\/p>\n

Here are a couple of Handouts that may be useful in helping you navigate potential scams:<\/p>\n

Fraud Scams 2019<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

General Fraud Scams<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

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2. <\/strong><\/span>Enhanced Road Assessment\u2014Keys to Acing that Driving Test<\/strong><\/p>\n

At age 80, BC Drivers are required to have their doctor complete a Driver’s Medical Examination, and depending on the result, Road Safety BC may require the driver to take an Enhanced Road Assessment a.k.a a driving test.\u00a0 In the presentation below, Joanne Bergman, a road safety coordinator\u00a0with ICBC, provides an overview\u00a0of what driving is like on our roads today, the Enhanced Road Assessment, tips for mature drivers and refresher of rules of the road and staying mobile.<\/span><\/p>\n

ICBC\u2019s road safety team works closely with\u00a0local police, municipalities, stakeholders and volunteers to help make community roads safer for everyone. They develop programs that address driver behaviours, improve road design and promote vehicle safety and security.<\/span><\/p>\n

Click this link to learn more about the Assessment and get some tips from Driver Examiners.<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
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3. Downsizing and Decluttering<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Please note: \u00a0<\/strong>This YouTube video does not have audio<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Thinking about downsizing or decluttering??<\/p>\n

So many people get to a point in life where all of a sudden they realize that the home they are in is cluttered or they think about downsizing into a smaller home but they have so many \u201cpriceless\u201d objects and memories that they have collected over the years, that\u00a0it\u00a0is overwhelming\u2026 \u00a0<\/p>\n

How about you? \u00a0Are you thinking it is time to make some\u00a0changes,\u00a0but you don\u2019t know where to start?<\/p>\n

Click here to view \u00ab\u00a0Top 10 Tips on Downsizing\u00a0\u00bb<\/strong><\/a> a YouTube video of\u00a0a slide presentation provided by Niki\u00a0Rapanos of DKR Downsizing Solutions<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

4. Coping with COVID-19, Mental Health and Bounce Back<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

This presentation is viewable as either \u00a0a video via Google Drive\u00a0or as a Google Slides presentation.<\/em><\/p>\n

Click on this link to view the Video Presentation by\u00a0Carmela Smythe<\/strong><\/a>
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Google Slides:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Start the Presentation by clicking on the\u00a0\u00ab\u00a0Present\u00a0\u00bb<\/strong>\u00a0Tab at top right\u00a0<\/p>\n

Coping with Covid 19, Mental Health and Bounce Back<\/a><\/p>\n

Presented by Carmela Smythe, BCMHA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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