22 — Sunday, February 14, 1999 — North Shore News north shore news & SENIORS Local group aids grief recovery DEALING with grief gives rise to puzzling and disturbing emo- tons. A person whe has suffered the loss of someone close may be feeling alone, even with friends and family members nearby. Some may experience uncontroflable waves of sadness or anger. Others may be alarmed by forgettulness, phys- ical weakness or will suddenty find themselves incapable of their regular daily tasks. Ir can be a great comfort to be reassured that it is complete- ly normal for these things to happen to people who are grieving. Seeking a little help carly on can make a big, differ- ence in the recovery proces. The North Shore Recovery Group offers a pro- gram without charge tor people who have recently suffered the death of someone close to them. Since 1990, this local organization has been helping North Shore — residents to understand grief ane to rebuild their lives. Trained and experi- enced leaders guide small groups of participants through cach six-week program. They strive to create a safe and conti- dential environment thar will provide not only support, but Proven steps to recovery. The next adult program begins Thursday, Feb. 18. Dietary survey will inciude lifestyles B.C. will conduct the nation’s first survey of the dietary habits of people aged 75 to 84, health minister Penny Priddy announced Wednesday. The study will be part of a comprehensive survey of the dietary habits of British Columbians, jointly funded by Health Canada and the Ministry of Health. In addition to surveying people aged 18 to 74, the B.C. Nutrition Survey is the first provincial nutrition Ladner Downs Barristers & Solicitors 1200 Waterfront Centre 200 Burrard Street PO Box 48600 Vancouver, BC Canada V7X 1T2 T 604 687-5744 F 604 687-1415 \dmaster@ladner-downs.com wwwiladner-downs.com survey to include older seniors. Beginning in April, public health nurses will interview 2,500 B.C. residents about daily nutrition, and lifestyle fac- tors such as alcohol consump- tion and physical activity. The survey will provide information to government and health authorities for use in designing policies, programs and services. The ministry will spend $245,000 on the study, which will be conducted in English as well as Punjabi and Cantonese. it is to be compler- ed in December 1999, A final report will be released in 2001. Grief For intormation, call Gaye at 921-7048. Pharmacist CAPSULE COMMENTS February is Heart and Stroke Month. High blood pressure is a definite risk of heart attack and stroke. If you take your own blood pressure and find it is consistently above 140/90, you may have high bload pressuce. [Us cime time for a medical checkup. Some people say their blood pressure is higher in the doctor's office than at home. This could be due to some anxiety about having a medical exam. 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