217 articles
Ruth Kozak has a lover and his name is Alexander the Great. "I now have the time to devote myself to writing and to finishing my book about him," says Ruth. "I'll never retire; I am a writer, and I enjoy sharing what I know and discovering talent." Read more...
Online dating and companion service sites are popping up everywhere on the web. Many new sites target the senior population and promise to connect you with the person of your dreams. Read more...
Your community includes your neighbourhood, a church congregation, the organizations that make up your social life and/or your business life and the city you live in. How much do you notice about what is happening in your community? Read more...
Approximately 70 per cent of the one million family caregivers in B.C. are balancing the demands of caregiving and working full or part-time. This can result in caregivers quitting their jobs, retiring early, cutting back on hours, turning down promotions and losing pension contributions. Read more...
Helping new Canadians feel at home in Vancouver Read more...
At 82 years young, Margaret Nielsen's macular degeneration has stolen most of her sight and hearing aids crank up the audio but none of this interferes with the love of her life (husband excluded) - volunteering. Read more...
In many caregiving situations, there comes a time when providing care at home is no longer the best option. Read more...
Friends are the glue that can make us strong. It has been proven that people with a larger circle of friends and acquaintances live longer, maintain health longer, and generally have more fun as life moves on. Read more...
For more than half a century, recreation centres have been providing programs and services to their communities. Rec centres often evoke images of young children and families playing, taking swimming or skating lessons and learning new skills. But a significant portion of the community - and the recreation centre's clientele - is seniors. Read more...
"Discover the importance of your own self-care as a caregiver," says registered aromatherapist, certified reflexologist, reiki master, educator, professional speaker and author of Peace of Mind, Care for the Caregiver Lynn Longmuir. Read more...
In a town infamous for quickie, kooky unions, Cliff Evarts is proud of the response his establishment generates. "'This looks like a place where normal people might get married,'" says Cliff, recounting feedback from visitors to Vegas Weddings. "It always brightens my day." Read more...
Empathy plays an important role in caregiving, especially during stressful times. During those times family caregivers can often feel frustrated, irritated and resentful. The person they are caring for may seem to be "not cooperating" or "too demanding." Read more...
During the past year, the Naden Band of Maritime Forces Pacific played in venues at home in Victoria and as far away as Thunder Bay. More commonly known as the Naden Band, this naval music ensemble of 35 members performs across the country and around the globe. Read more...
Each year, the Christmastime rituals of my childhood started when Dad, the responsible "father-knows-best" of the 1950s, transformed into the biggest kid on the block. He would start the holiday traditions by piling us into our old Ford and, with a wink of his eye and a nod of his head, we were heading out on our magical Christmas ride. Read more...
Is there anything that defines carefree youth better than a kid peddling a bike aimlessly down the street? Read more...
Visiting friends and family over the holiday season can be a time to reconnect with those we haven't been in touch with much throughout the year. Visits can be enjoyed and appreciated, but they can also add additional demands and stress to already overwhelmed family caregivers and care recipients who are frail, elderly or ill. Read more...
Nancy began researching her family history as a hobby in 1993 and, by 1997, had three filing cabinets of information and photographs. Read more...
I am said to be an incarnation of Dr. Doolittle. Although I don't speak to animals, they nevertheless seem to like me. Read more...
Chicken soup when we feel sick. A cold cloth for a fevered brow. Words of encouragement when we need a boost. A huge smile and a hug to share in those moments of joy. That is the magic of having people in our lives that care about us. The people we love and who love us are our most treasured assets. Read more...
Incapacity planning is the major legal consideration that impacts a caregiving relationship; personal planning focuses on arrangements for when you are alive, and estate planning for when you die. Read more...
By Julie H. Ferguson
Visiting an idyllic resort on the banks of the unspoiled Harrison River...
By Suzanne Buller
Tips to avoid cultural blunders that could turn your dream escape into a comedy of errors...
By Rick Neal
A rugged and wind-swept ramble along Vancouver Island's unblemished rocky shores...
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
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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