This is the second post in a series of the process of open discussion about aging in Shambhala within the Halifax Shambhala community.
PROGRESS REPORT: ON AGING IN SHAMBHALA; An open discussion.
Thirty people gathered at the Halifax Shambhala Centre on the evening of March 15, 2010 to share ideas, concerns and information about aging. After a talking circle in which each person expressed their views, we formed into working groups to begin defining key issues. The results from the working groups are listed below. It was also decided to schedule two additional gatherings.
THE NEXT GATHERINGS WILL BE: TUESDAY, MARCH 30, from 4-6pm (Not Monday the 29th as previously announced) and TUESDAY, APRIL 6, from 7-9pm; at the Shambhala Centre.
At these gatherings we will further explore, refine and prioritize issues and develop plans for how the key issues could be addressed. The gatherings are open to anyone interested. It is not necessary to have attended the previous meetings.
Anyone wishing to be on an email list related to aging in Shambhala can send an email to: davidwhitehorn@eastlink.ca
SUMMARY OF ISSUES RAISED AT THE GATHERING ON MARCH 15:
Advocate for accessibility to the Halifax Shambhala Center.
Service for people who need help, including creating a group housing situation.
Elders as wisdom and compassion holders.
A needs assessment of community members over 50 years of age.
Time limited ‘aging group’ for discussion of aging related issues.
Cultivate compassionate resources to help people in need.
Co-housing as we get older (Why don’t we have a Marpa House in Halifax?).
Economic crisis for people who put time into Shambhala instead of their own careers.
Practice and talk are fine, but it’s time to ‘do something’.
“Good at the beginning, good in the middle, good in the end”.
Support group among elders.
Housing options; group and shared.
How elders can offer their wisdom.
Support for care givers of elderly parents.
Using the Deleg system.
Help getting funding.
Social isolation and social networks.
Nutrition.
“Universal Design” for accessibility.
Passing wisdom to the next generation.
---21March2010…..dw
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