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Planning a cremation or funeral service for yourself or a loved may seem like a complex undertaking. Simply Cremations helps ease the process by ensuring your needs and wishes are fulfilled without guilt, pressure or the burden of high costs. Read more...
When is a compliment not a compliment? Read more...
Despite setbacks, injuries and major surgeries, world-record holder Harold Marioka never gives up. Read more...
Alternatives for getting around when the time comes to hang up your car keys for good. Read more...
Author and stroke survivor Patricia Pitcher embraced a challenge that restored her health. Read more...
A retired nurse tries her hand at modeling. Read more...
In life, we are often looking for the perfect fit in a life partner, a career, or a place to live and we weigh the options carefully. However, we neglect to take the same precautions when looking for a health care professional. This can result in many negative consequences which are easily avoidable. Read more...
Ovarian cancer is the most fatal gynecologic cancer. Each year 2,600 Canadian women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer and 70% do not survive five years. With greater awareness of the symptoms and earlier detection, survival rates for the disease could be as high as 90%. Read more...
Seniors who walk their dog at least three times a week are about twice as likely to maintain a healthy exercise level later in life. Read more...
In preparing this month's column, I spent time talking with friends and family, strangers in lineups and across the table on ferries, asking for information and advice on wellness. Read more...
What would go through your mind if you saw a group of 26 older cyclists wearing neon green shirts struggling up hills and braving weekend traffic on Island roads and highways? Would you think this must be a group of extreme athletes or a bunch of foolhardy seniors? Read more...
Participating in a 5k run at my age is humbling. I recently completed my first one since turning 70 and my time has nearly doubled since my 40s! Read more...
Three months ago, I wasn't exactly ecstatic with my total knee replacement, but seven months later, I'm starting to take ownership of this new joint. It hasn't been easy and I'm still recovering, which will take about a year. Read more...
An underlying idea exists in North American culture - that becoming an "older" woman is a reason for panic. Yet, as life expectancy for women rises above 80, a new cultural mindset about menopause is required. Read more...
We are a group of women of a certain age exercising or exorcising in our community pool, which we commandeer each morning Monday to Saturday from 9-10 a.m. This routine is more than water aerobics; it is supportive and healing. Read more...
When thinking about health, thoughts will typically turn either to maintaining or improving it on the one hand, and fixing or remedying it on the other. A central issue that can arise, however, is whether an individual can make decisions about these issues at all. In legal terms, this issue is referred to as capacity. Read more...
The Victoria Garden City Wanderers, a Volkssport Club, walk in all weather following planned safe, scenic and usually circular trails. Volkssporting, translated from German meaning people's sport, began 30 years ago in Europe where a need was recognized for healthy, organized, non-competitive activities suitable for all ages. Read more...
Laughter Yoga - lots of fun and no pretzel poses. Read more...
Summer pudding originated in spas and nursing homes in mid-18th century England, where it was served to patients as an alternative to heavy, fattening puddings made with pastry, suet or butter. It was known as hydropathic pudding but summer pudding sounds more inviting. Read more...
Like most aging baby boomers, I am determined to stay healthy, fit, active and - "Hey! Get that rubber glove away from me!" - medically violated on an annual basis. Read more...
By Gipp Forster
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By Chris Herbert
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By Mathieu Powell
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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