Blood Pressure Clinic
Minoru Centre for Active Living 55+ Blood Pressure and Glucose Test Clinic happens on the third Wednesday of every month from 10:00am to noon.
Clinics offer in-person information on a wide range of programs, services and supports specifically for those 55+ years that live in Richmond.
Drop-in free services include:
Blood pressure checks with current or retired nurses.
Blood glucose and blood cholesterol checks, medication reviews and consultations with local pharmacies
Booths hosted by local community organization that support seniors
Registered Services include:
Chair massage with a Registered Therapy Student from Langara College
Foot care clinic with a Licensed Foot Care Nurse ($55)
Clinics are a chance to engage in general health education and monitoring, but are not intended to replace regular visits with your healthcare practitioner.
If you have specific health questions, 8-1-1 is a free-of-charge provincial health information and advice phone line, operated by HealthLink BC. Translation is available.
Contact the Seniors Wellness Coordinator for more information.
Tanya Fitzpatrick, Seniors Wellness Coordinator
Community Services
Phone: 604-238-8460
Tanya.Fitzpatrick@richmond.ca
Wellness Connections
Wellness Connections is an outreach program aimed at increasing confidence, independence and reducing social isolation designed to support seniors 55 years and older who may face barriers to participate in traditional recreation programming.
This program provides transportation, educational and leisure programming, adaptive fitness classes and a nutritious lunch in a small, social group setting. To reduce possible language barriers, Wellness Connections is offered in Cantonese and Mandarin on Tuesdays and English on Thursdays.
Program Fee: $190 + tax (low income subsidy can be applied, payment planning available)
Benefits:
Learn valuable information about resources available to adults 55+
Confidence in attending a community recreational facility
Gain social skills within an intimate group setting
Eligibility:
Participants must be mobile or use a mobility aid, be able to independently navigate the centre, not be at-risk to wander and perform all activities on their own with minimal support.
Registration and an intake interview required.
Contact the Seniors Wellness Coordinator
for more information:
Tanya Fitzpatrick, Seniors Wellness Coordinator
Community Social Development
Phone: 604-238-8460
Tanya.Fitzpatrick@richmond.ca
Who can participate?
Wellness Connections participants are adults 55+ who may be frail, vulnerable and at risk for isolation. Those suitable for the program need more support to participate in traditional community centre programming and may be experiencing one or more of the following barriers:
Change in health status
Chronic conditions
Change in personal supports
Loss of a spouse or close caregiver
Cognitive changes
Depression and/or anxiety
Addictions
Difficulty accessing transportation
Lack of community support
Participants should be ready to make positive changes in their own lives, and are committed to attending all sessions.
