Pen Friends

By Elizabeth Godley

More than half a century later, penpals celebrate their 65th birthdays half way around the world.

Vancouver When She and I Were Girls

By Nadine Jones

The city Vancouver has changed a lot over the years - take a look back.

Between Friends: Hope

By Doreen Barber

Life can sometimes kick us so hard we lose our ability to rationally analyze a situation. Our mind becomes clouded and our perspective wavers. Hope, with its optimism, expectation and anticipation vanishes, and we know our lives have forever changed.

Bridging the Gap

By Jane Cassie

The Generation Gap closes for the Cassie family as they hit the slopes on a family vacation.

Advocating for a Family Member

By Family Caregiver Network Society

Dependent on the health and ability of the person you care for, it is likely that at some point in your role as a family caregiver, you will advocate for that person. You may need to be present at appointments to ask questions, research and access services, resolve problem situations and ensure all care needs are respected and met.

The Parent Trap

By Driving Miss Daisy

Can you Prepare in Advance to be a Family Caregiver?

By Barbara Small

Approximately 94,000 family caregivers of adults live in the Greater Victoria area and over one million in British Columbia. If you are not already providing care in some form to a parent, spouse, sibling or child, you likely will at some point in your life.

Between Friends - Faith, Hope and Charity

By Doreen Barber

erhaps you are approximately the same age as I am and remember a parent, acquaintance or grandparent singing or humming these words: "Faith, hope and charity, that's the way to live successfully, how do I know the Bible tells me so. Don't worry about tomorrow, just be real good today, the Lord will surely guide you and lead you on your way."

Family Dynamics and Caregiving

By Barbara Small

Providing care for a family member can bring out the best - and the worst - in everyone involved. People can come together to support each other or the stress can lead to frustration and conflict between family members.

Between Friends - Offences

By Doreen Barber

Offences are as common as a puddle of water when it is raining - and just as difficult to avoid.

How Do Single Seniors meet?

By Holly Bowen

Vancouver Island offers many opportunities to meet new people in a natural way. Here are some suggestions for meeting other singles locally.

Future Singles' Get-Together?

Senior Living would be interested in promoting a senior singles' event if there's someone out there willing to do the organizing. But first, we'd like to hear from you, our readers, as to whether you would like to attend such a get-together.

Caregiving Over the Holiday Season

By Barbara Small

The holiday season can be stressful. Add it to the busy schedule of a family caregiver and it can become overwhelming. It may be unrealistic to try to celebrate traditionally, while at the same time ensure your family member is cared for as needed.

Senior Dating: 10 First-Date Ideas

Whatever your age, the best way to enjoy a first date is to keep an open mind, focus on the things you have in common, and make your primary goal to simply have fun!

Are You Related to an Elf or Reindeer?

By Lesley Anderson

Have you ever wondered if you might be related to an Elf or a Reindeer? It seems wild, but it's possible according to the family history records found on Ancestry.ca.