Island Voices features a collection of articles for seniors and their families by Vancouver Island authors and authorities on a wide range of subjects.
Patience, young grasshopper“Master Po to Kwai Chang CaineKung Fu, 1970 The last couple of months the thought has occurred to me that perhaps a name-change is in order. Methinks instead of Thistledown Farm a more apt moniker would be Tough Love Farm
It is a privilege that most of us tend to regard more as a right; the ability to drive a motorized vehicle on Canadian roads and highways. As long as we drive responsibly, we are free to travel in our personal automobiles whenever and wherever we choose. Freedom … glorious freedom.
It’s a rite of passage for young adults in Canada; earning the right to operate a motor vehicle is part of transitioning into adulthood. In British Columbia, the process of obtaining that valuable document is considered more onerous than is the case in most other provinces. We have a Graduated Licensing Program that involves multi-year…
When I received this notification a few days ago from the Island Deaf and the Hard of Hearing Association I was instantly surprised, saddened and angry. How can this be happening? And why?
Retirement on Vancouver Island is highly desirable: Mild winters. Ocean views. Walkable communities. Time to enjoy family, hobbies, travel, and the lifestyle you’ve worked decades to achieve. But there is a reality many retirees discover too late.
For more than a century, sheep’s wool quietly served as one of the most effective, accessible, and humane tools in medical care.
If you’re over 60, one of the most important decisions you’ll face is aging in place vs. moving to a community. Will you remain in your current home or move to a more suitable living environment?
Adults with mild to moderate hearing loss can now buy over-the-counter hearing aids without a prescription, the B.C. government said in a statement. B.C. becomes the first province in Canada to allow such sales after approval by Health Canada.
A few years ago, I visited my grandmother after not seeing her for a long time. My mom had given her an iPad so she could stay connected with family through technology, but when I arrived, the device was sitting untouched on a table in her living room.
You hate Mark Carney because he’s a Liberal. Cool. I don’t care, I’m non-partisan. But I keep hearing “he’s done nothing” from people who can’t name a single policy he’s passed. So I’m going to list some of what the man has actually done in 12 months, just to clear a few things up.