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Older Adult Strategy Consultation
Cedar Hill Recreation Centre
May 19, 2016
Participants from Diabetes Walk & Talk program which meets at Cedar Hill Rec Centre.
7 Participants in focus group.
Question 1: What activities give you the most joy in your day-to-day life?
getting out in nature getting out to socialize walk in the mall where it is flat and safe proximity is important, prefer not to have to drive too far gardening Diabetes Walk and Talk variety: learning, socializing, pleasure choir aquafit
Question 2: How do you find out about programs?
Saanich News eNewsletter rack cards in centres referrals: doctors, Veterans Affairs
Question 3: Partnerships between Saanich P&R and various health agencies. What benefits do you see?
Take Heart: great program, fantastic staff, helped feel there is life after a heart attack Steps to Connect: multiple past participants in attendance, socialization, get active, get connected Diabetes Society Walk and Talk: educational, social, connecting to others
Cedar Hill Recreation Centre
May 19, 2016
Participants from Diabetes Walk & Talk program which meets at Cedar Hill Rec Centre.
7 Participants in focus group.
Question 1: What activities give you the most joy in your day-to-day life?
getting out in nature getting out to socialize walk in the mall where it is flat and safe proximity is important, prefer not to have to drive too far gardening Diabetes Walk and Talk variety: learning, socializing, pleasure choir aquafit
Question 2: How do you find out about programs?
Saanich News eNewsletter rack cards in centres referrals: doctors, Veterans Affairs
Question 3: Partnerships between Saanich P&R and various health agencies. What benefits do you see?
Take Heart: great program, fantastic staff, helped feel there is life after a heart attack Steps to Connect: multiple past participants in attendance, socialization, get active, get connected Diabetes Society Walk and Talk: educational, social, connecting to others
- Silver Threads: social, get active
Question 4: What makes Saanich programs, facilities and outdoor spaces successful? - marketing/advertising: getting the info out, timing of ALG, current info, use of Saanich News.
- location: 4 centres spread across Saanich, close to home is important.
- staff: friendly and supportive.
- use of volunteers and opportunities for volunteering.
- good showers: safety supports, higher seating for those with less mobility.
- up-to-date website.
For consideration: - would like a curling rink in Saanich.
- Healthy eating/nutrition program: what is healthy eating today for older adults?
- Self Defense program for those with mobility challenges.
- Diabetes Walk and Talk in evening (6:30-8pm) during summer months for those working.
- Community cycling program for those wanting a social ride.