Magazine
August 2011 Vancouver Island
6 Island Greens
Retired teachers focus their efforts on an island garden.
10 Aging in Place
Helping elderly parents stay in their home longer.
12 Assisted Living
Overseeing assisted-living residences in B.C.
14 Doorbell Dilemma
Tackling a do-it-yourself home repair.
16 My Robot House
A tongue-in-cheek look at the future of homes.
21-38 Senior Housing Listings
40 Studio65
Victoria's newest art gallery features senior artists.
42 Secure Your Home
Cost-effective ways to keep your home safe.
46 Financing Your Retirement
Things to consider in your retirement budget.
48 A Grand-Family Playground
Exploring Maui for multi-generational fun.
52 A Gift of Independence
Senior Volunteers train puppies for service.
54 An Enduring Faith
Profiling author Emma Salmon-Plett.
56 Irresistible Ireland
Chasing rainbows on the Emerald Isle.
COLUMNS
4 The Family Caregiver
60 BBB Scam Alert
61 Ask Goldie
63 Courageous & Outrageous
64 Reflections: Then & Now
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