Calling all Burnaby seniors! Do you want to make changes in your life? Are you looking for skills, tools and resources to solve everyday problems? There are trained senior volunteers who can help you think of possible solutions to these issues and assist you in exploring your options.
In this webinar, Dr. Ana Pesantez discusses navigating health care systems in Canada and BC for newcomers.
The Burnaby Seniors Health & Wellness Fair is a half-day virtual event for seniors providing activities and information on the different services and programs — both virtual and in-person — available to them in the City of Burnaby. Are you a community organization or a not-for-profit agency serving seniors who would like to participate? We are seeking presenters to provide information sessions geared towards seniors in the community or to lead low-barrier virtual activities.
“The opposite of addiction is connection” Listen and learn about the Burnaby Community Action Team from Peers. Hear stories and lived experiences that challenge stigma.
“The opposite of addiction is connection” Listen and learn about the Burnaby Community Action Team from Peers. Hear stories and lived experiences that challenge stigma.
Question answered in this video: Will the vaccine’s effectiveness go down when the 2nd dose is 4 months away? Can I have the second dose in another country (same brand)? Would you please wait for the second dose? The first dose of the list has a reminder to register online. If already taken 1st vaccination …
DocTalks: The COVID-10 Vaccine (Mandarin Language) with Dr. Billy Lin Read More »
Question answered in this video: Can we take first dose of one vaccine and second dose of another vaccine? Are there any other side effect of AZ other than blood clotting? If you have an autoimmune disease (such as endometriosis), do you have a higher risk of problems from the AZ vaccine? I was vaccinated …
DocTalks: A Conversation About AstraZeneca with Dr. Baldev Sanghera Read More »
Questions asked in this video: My father is 50 above and has a single kidney by birth. Should he get the vaccine? Should seniors with chronic health diseases get AstraZenca? How important is to get vaccine for Seniors? Which vaccine is best for elders or people with health concerns? Are both the shots necessary? I …
DocTalks: Seniors & The COVID 19 Vaccine with Dr. Jennifer Moore Read More »
“The opposite of addiction is connection” Listen and learn about the Burnaby Community Action Team from Peers. Hear stories and lived experiences that challenge stigma.
Learn about navigating resources and medical supports for children and adults with developmental disabilities.
Empowering Patients is a series presented by the Burnaby Division of Family Practice. Presented by Dr. Davidicus Wong on February 25, 2021. Information sheetPresentation slides
We are living longer but we also want the quality of life as we enjoy our longer lives. Watch this video to know and understand how we can promote healthy aging and avoid health decline and frailty. Research shows having fun and enjoying our lives can lead to healthy aging. There are also a few …
DocTalks: Health Aging and Avoiding Frailty with Dr. Grace Park Read More »
Question answered in this video are: In English: How many COVID vaccine are currently being administered in Canada? What are their difference? Which type of COVID vaccines is good? Is certain type of vaccine more suitable for seniors with certain type of medical condition? E.g. cardiovascular disease. In order to prevent accidental reactions to the …
DocTalks: COVID-19 Vaccine (In Mandarin) by Dr. Billy Lin Read More »
Dr. Birinder Narang and Dr. Baldev Sanghera answer your questions about getting the COVID-19 vaccine in Burnaby.
Empowering Patients is a series presented by the Burnaby Division of Family Practice. The Keys to Positive Change: Transforming our bad habits into healthy ones. Presented by Dr. Davidicus Wong on January 19, 2021. Information sheetPresentation slides
Empowering Patients is a series presented by the Burnaby Division of Family Practice. Presented by Dr. Davidicus Wong on December 10, 2020. Information sheet Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Resources
Questions answered in this video: In English: There is no response after the injection, is it ineffective? How long will the protection of the vaccine last? There are different types of vaccine – will it help if I get more than one kind? Is there a good time of day to get the vaccine? Should …
DocTalks: Influenza 2020 in Mandarin with Dr. Billy Lin Read More »
Questions answered in this video: How is senior’s flu shot is different than a regular flu shot? Is flu as dangerous as COVID? Are people with chronic health conditions more prone to flu? Could there be any side effect of flu shots to the routine medicines people are taking? Is the flu vaccine free or …
DocTalks: Influenza 2020 with Dr. Baldev Sanghera Read More »
Questions answered in this video: Learn about ways to keep your brain healthy, active and, in good condition • How to help and address memory loss Could we go somewhere to test our brain? How to recognize that someone, very close to us, is losing his memory? How to recognize that someone close to me …
DocTalks: Brain Health for Seniors with Dr. Davidicus Wong Read More »
With Dr. Iram Yunus, Sangeeta Subramanian & Priyanka Patel Questions Answered in this video: Can you speak to when a person of colour, notices that other people of the same colour tend to be bunched into the same department at work? Do Caucasians who are working with or are being supervised by a person of …
Questions answered in this video are: In English: Can parents choose not to let their children go to school? Children are less likely to pay attention to health protection. How can parents help / reduce the risk of infection in children? Can you give me some advice? Could you tell me what happens when you …
Questions answered in this video are: The staff are not requested to keep social distance from the students within the same learning group. How is it safe for everyone? The staff are now requested to wear masks Hi, thank you for the nice discussion on the topic. I am wondering if children are developing immunity …
DocTalks: Families with Children: Return to School Edition with Dr. Charlene Lui Read More »
Questions answered in this video are: How the changes might affect somebody’s benefits? What kind of provisions do you have on languages? Are there any food barriers and how much one could get? Has the eligibility for EI benefits changed? What if someone is not eligible for interventions or work BC period? Are employers looking …
For Support Workers Questions below are answered in the video: How do homeless people practice hand hygiene during COVID? Are any health care workers offering masks/hand sanitizer to homeless/low-income people? What are the accessible (free/public) washrooms in Burnaby? What can I do to prepare myself for a second wave? How have we managed to avoid …
DocTalks: Homeless Populations & Social Determinants of Health with Dr. Birinder Narang Read More »
Questions answered in this video are: Do we have to worry about losing our pension because of the big debt that the country is taking on right now? Who gets OAP automatically? Can they ever take back OAP that has been paid? Does social assistance negate my pension? Are any of these benefits affected by …
Questions covered in the video are: How to connect with a money navigator or financial coach in your community. Budgeting during an interruption in employment Financial goal setting Dealing with debt What to do if you have debts, impact on credit history, and what are some of the options when you have debts that have …
MoneyTalks: What People Need to Know in the Time of COVID-19 Read More »
Questions answered in this video: In English: Is it safe to go to the hospital? Is it safe for me and my kids to go outside? To gather with family? Infection prevention strategies. How to get tested for Covid-19? How do I connect with a doctor in my community? How do I talk to my …
DocTalks in Punjabi with Dr. Sumeet Kalia, Burnaby Family Physician Read More »
In this video Dr. Lui answers the following questions from the community: I have a new born at home and I’m worried about being out in public. Is my infant more at risk for getting the virus? And would they be at risk of getting severe symptoms if they did get the virus? Is it …
DocTalks for Families with Young Children (During the Pandemic) with Dr. Charlene Lui Read More »
Questions asked by youth of Burnaby: How effective are masks that are not N95? When do we need to wear masks / When is it most important to wear a mask? When will covid be over? (I’m assuming this means when will the lockdown be over) Can the virus come back after testing negative? Where …
Dr. Dave’s responses to the Burnaby youth’s thoughtful questions Read More »
Questions answered in this videos are: In English: If I want to change the family doctor… What should I do and how? Tips for dealing with stress brought on by the pandemic. Safety of returning to some of your usual activities. How to connect with a doctor in your community. How to know if I …
DocTalks in Arabic with Dr. Amir El Masry, Burnaby Family Physician Read More »
