Copper Island Seniors Resource – South Shuswap Health Services Society

Senior Services in the South Shuswap

COPPER ISLAND SENIORS’ RESOURCES has a volunteer on duty every Tuesday and Thursday to answer your questions or inquiries concerning help for seniors and families. Phone 250-675-3661 or email sshealthss@gmail.com for assistance. We do check our messages.

Tuesday: 8:00 to 12:00 pm

Thursday: 8:00 to 12:00 pm

Happy Senior Couple in the South Shuswap

Services for Seniors

Copper Island Seniors’ Resource Services is the place for seniors of the South Shuswap to find information about: “Seniors helping seniors as we age together”

Health Services
Support groups
“Better at Home” referrals
Activities in and around the community
Community Hall programs
Access to safe, reliable services
helping seniors stay in their homes
Resource Centre programs and initiatives
Access to workshops
Volunteer opportunities in the Centre

Seniors Support Services – email: sshssprograms@gmail.com or Call 250-675-3661.

Income Tax for Seniors – Each year, we offer free income tax preparations for those that qualify. Call 250-675-3661 for more information. Bring your last year’s Income Tax information to Copper Island Health & Wellness Centre.
Walking for Fitness- see below for details
Chair Yoga – see below for details
Meals for Seniors – Information on Various Topics, Meals Twice a month email sshssprograms@gmail.com.
Nutrition Programs Farmers Market
One on One computer support for Seniors Call 250-675-2196
Clinical Counselling Call 778-489-5630
Seniors Home Support Services call 778-220-7765
“Better at Home” A basket of services providing non-medical assistance to those who qualify to help seniors stay in their own homes Call 250-253-2749 for information and central intake.

Walking Program

Taking Steps to Fitness, Indoor Walking Program. Classes are every Monday and Thursday (excluding statutory holidays) starting at 1:15 to 2:15 pm at Shuswap Lake Estates Community Centre led by Joyce Slone, a certified Fitness Instructor and she is very passionate about the program.

Indoor Walking has developed into a program with many participants using Walking Poles. Walking with Poles is SO
beneficial for any age group.
Certified Instructors start the program with:
Participants using poles for the first time, fitting, adjusting and technique training for different pole tips
Proper warm up by doing dynamic movement exercises
Walking for 30 minutes (chairs set up if you need to rest) teaching postural awareness, safety passing thru
rooms with poles….
Balance/agility exercises…
Resistance training using weighted sandbags 1-2 lb. OR body weight using bender balls, seated, or standing
Circuit training…stations setup
Stretching/Flexibility to lengthen muscles….

Chair Yoga

Classes are Wednesdays at 2:30 and Thursday at 1:00 at Blind Bay Hall

Chair yoga is a very popular program. Chair yoga can have many benefits for seniors, including improved flexibility,
balance, and strength. It can also help with pain management, stress, and mental well-being.
Physical benefits
Flexibility: Chair yoga poses can help you stretch and lengthen your muscles.
Strength: Using your muscles to complete poses builds strength.
Balance: Chair yoga poses can strengthen your core and leg muscles, which can help prevent falls.
Pain management: Exercise can prompt the body to release natural painkillers like endorphins.
Improved circulation: Chair yoga can improve circulation.
Mental benefits
Stress reduction: Focusing on your movement, breathing, and how your body is reacting to the exercise can
promote relaxation.
Improved mental clarity: Chair yoga can improve mental clarity.
Reduced fear of falling: Chair yoga can help reduce the fear of falling.
Other benefits Improved self-awareness, better sleep, Improved posture, and Enhanced vitality.
Chair yoga is low impact on joints and can be a good gateway to other forms of exercise. It can also be beneficial for
people with certain health conditions, such as arthritis.