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Navigating the End-of-Life Journey

Posted by Wendy Johnstone
|Date: February 01, 2019
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Navigating the End-of-Life Journey

This article was written by FCBC guest columnist Jeanne Sedun. Finding out someone you love has been diag ...

This article was written by FCBC guest columnist Jeanne Sedun. Finding out someone you love has been diagnosed with a terminal illness can be overwhelming. How do you support a loved one through their ...

February 01, 2019
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5 Ways To Save On The Cost Of Long-Term Care

Posted by Holly Clark
|Date: December 29, 2018
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5 Ways To Save On The Cost Of Long-Term Care

Workers can get ready for long-term care costs by putting money into long-term investments or by purchasi ...

Workers can get ready for long-term care costs by putting money into long-term investments or by purchasing health insurance. Taking care of yourself as you reach your later years, however, doesn’t ne ...

December 29, 2018
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Accessing Community Resources

Posted by Wendy Johnstone
|Date: September 01, 2018
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Accessing Community Resources

If you are unsure about what kind of help you can access in the community when caring for someone, you ar ...

If you are unsure about what kind of help you can access in the community when caring for someone, you are among the many British Columbians who find navigating the healthcare system overwhelming and ...

September 01, 2018
| by Wendy Johnstone

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A Way to Give

Posted by Pat Nichol
|Date: July 01, 2018
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A Way to Give

Kindness is like a garden of blessings. In these days of chaos, we often think “what can I do to help?” H ...

Kindness is like a garden of blessings. In these days of chaos, we often think “what can I do to help?” How do we translate our generous spirit into action? The answer: volunteering. Whatever your ski ...

July 01, 2018
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What’s Next?

Posted by Wendy Johnstone
|Date: May 01, 2018
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What’s Next?

Mary cares for her aging father. They live in the same city. She works full-time. When she called the Fam ...

Mary cares for her aging father. They live in the same city. She works full-time. When she called the Family Caregivers of BC for some caregiver support, she summarized how difficult it can be for a c ...

May 01, 2018
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Often Overlooked Tax Credits for Seniors

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|Date: April 24, 2018
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Often Overlooked Tax Credits for Seniors

With time running short to file your taxes, our friends at TurboTax put together some often overlooked ta ...

With time running short to file your taxes, our friends at TurboTax put together some often overlooked tax credits for senior citizens to help maximize your return. Canadian seniors are eligible to re ...

April 24, 2018
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RRSP vs. TFSA

Posted by Chris Mills
|Date: February 01, 2018
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RRSP vs. TFSA

In an ideal world, you would maximize your contributions to both RRSPs and TFSAs. Most Canadians, however ...

In an ideal world, you would maximize your contributions to both RRSPs and TFSAs. Most Canadians, however, can’t afford to do that while paying a mortgage, helping their kids through school and keepin ...

February 01, 2018
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The Cost of Retirement

Posted by Cheri Crause
|Date: June 05, 2009
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The Cost of Retirement

So, how much money will you need in order to retire? How much money will you need to pay for the services ...

So, how much money will you need in order to retire? How much money will you need to pay for the services you may require to stay independent? The answer to these questions would be easy if you knew t ...

June 05, 2009
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Understanding Subsidized Care in BC

Posted by Barbara Risto
|Date: June 05, 2009
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Understanding Subsidized Care in BC

In 2002, the B.C. government made adjustments to the systems and process for providing subsidized care, c ...

In 2002, the B.C. government made adjustments to the systems and process for providing subsidized care, creating through the various Health Authorities throughout the province a one stop resource to a ...

June 05, 2009
| by Barbara Risto

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Long-Term Care Insurance

Posted by Cheri Crause
|Date: June 05, 2009
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Long-Term Care Insurance

What are your insurance odds? Perhaps it's an odd question, but playing the odds is exactly what insuranc ...

What are your insurance odds? Perhaps it's an odd question, but playing the odds is exactly what insurance companies are in the business of. So let's look at some statistics put forth by the Canadian ...

June 05, 2009
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The Psychology of Moving When You’re a Senior

Posted by Rick Hoogendoorn
|Date: June 05, 2009
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The Psychology of Moving When You’re a Senior

Many people can expect to move several times during their senior years. One such happier circumstance occ ...

Many people can expect to move several times during their senior years. One such happier circumstance occurs when people move closer to family, particularly grandchildren. Even the most happily settle ...

June 05, 2009
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Understanding Reverse Mortgages

Posted by Starr Munro
|Date: June 05, 2009
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Understanding Reverse Mortgages

For the average Canadian senior approximately 60 to 80 percent of their wealth is tied up in their home. ...

For the average Canadian senior approximately 60 to 80 percent of their wealth is tied up in their home. For seniors with low income, accessing cash in times of need can be a real challenge. ...

June 05, 2009
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Choosing the Right Senior Housing for You

Posted by Barbara Risto
|Date: June 01, 2009
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Choosing the Right Senior Housing for You

Deciding on the type of housing and care you require can be an exciting but overwhelming challenge. To he ...

Deciding on the type of housing and care you require can be an exciting but overwhelming challenge. To help you make the best choice for your situation, below is a list of questions and tips to help g ...

June 01, 2009
| by Barbara Risto

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