I won’t say when I first wrote this particular column. It could have been last week or last month or last year. It’s a posthumous column – in reserve for the time just after God tells me it’s getting dark and it’s time to come in. Read more...
…and so I’m on this drug prednisone and one side effect is repeating yourself due to really short-term memory… Lane? Memory lane? Loss? Long-term hearing loss? Where the hell was I? Read more...
The Heart and Stroke Foundation reports many Canadians spend their last 10 years in poor health. It’s important to make lifestyle changes as soon as possible. Read more...
Denman Island is a senior’s paradise. Located just south of the town of Courtenay, Denman is a rural jewel in the sea. Read more...
Children's author Darlene Foster proves that perseverance pays off. Read more...
Dancing, more than any other form of exercise has been found to delay the aging process. Read more...
Along with other caregiver support organizations and community-based groups around the province, the Family Caregivers’ Network will celebrate provincial Family Caregiver Week, May 4 - 10. Read more...
Oriental Brush and watercolor artist Richard Wong picked up art on a retirement whim. Read more...
Initially, I had some trepidation about this trip or at least a nagging unease. Could I keep up with a group of young women 13-26 years of age, and their frenzied schedule? Read more...
Goldie Carlow offers peer support to Senior Living readers by answering their questions in her monthly column. Read more...
Interview with Canadian icon Dr. David Suzuki. Read more...
The BC Centre for Elder Advocacy and Support (BCCEAS) is a leading organization in raising awareness and in the prevention and response to elder abuse and neglect. Read more...
A Reverse Mortgage is available for any home owner who is 62 years or older in the United States. The home owner must be either a Citizen or a Permanent Resident. He must also have sufficient equity in his home. The difference between a reverse mortgage and a normal mortgage is that, in a reverse mortgage, one does not have to pay monthly mortgage payments to the lender. Money from the home equity is paid back to the homeowner in the form of a loan. Read more...
When you look around a coffee shops or airport these days, it’s very unusual not see someone using a tablet. Tablet sales in the last couple of years have surpassed desktop and laptop computers. Read more...
In order to boost the marketing results of our advertisers, Senior Living has created some extremely effective online campaigns for businesses that want to reach this dynamic and rapidly growing consumer group. Read more...
Most people have some knowledge about simple food safety practices; however, adults aged 60 and over may not realize they are more susceptible to developing complications relating to foodborne illness. Read more...
Canadians are living longer on average.But research shows there's a 10-year gap between how long we live, and how long we live in health. Read more...
You are what you eat. Fruits and vegetables have properties that will, in essence, make you more attractive. Read more...
You're only as old as you feel. This is great news for today's baby boomers, as 61 percent report they feel younger than their true age. Read more...
Canadians are living longer. But not necessarily healthier. On average, we'll spend our final 10 years with sickness and disease. Read more...
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I won’t say when I first wrote this particular column. It could have been last week or ...
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Initially, I had some trepidation about this trip or at least a nagging unease. Could I ...
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Interview with Canadian icon Dr. David Suzuki...
Holiday Touch We interview Rob Davies of Victorian at McKenzie. Part of the Holiday Touch chain, Victorian at McKenzie has cluster care services, on-site, live-in managers, and an amazing travel program that allows their residents to travel to any one of over three hundred and twenty communities in North America where they can stay and eat... for FREE. CLICK HERE
eGurus Technology Tutors Learn why Jennifer was inspired to start her company and how she and her team of technology tutors can help you with your tech challenges, or build a custom series of lessons to get you comfortable with all the benefits technology offers. CLICK HERE
Sunrise of Victoria is a licensed long term care community located just minutes from Beacon Hill Park, downtown Victoria and three blocks from the Empress Hotel and Inner Harbor. Our community is set in a well-established, quiet residential neighborhood. We pride ourselves in our high-quality, resident-focused care and services. CLICK HERE.
Berwick Retirement Communities has made a very clear statement about how this small, family-owned BC company intended to elevate the quality of life for its residents.
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