Quiet Heroes: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren in BC
The journey often begins with a knock at the door or a phone call.
Island Voices
Island Voices features a collection of articles for seniors and their families by Vancouver Island authors and authorities on a wide range of subjects.
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The Men’s Center
Supporting Men Through the Years: How the Nanaimo Men’s Center is a Lifeline for Older Men.
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From Celestial Travel to International Voyages: Chris and Susan Benesch Set Sail on a New Chapter
After years of helping families navigate some of life’s most profound journeys, Chris and Susan Benesch has charted a new course — this time, toward adventure, discovery, and connection at sea.
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Victoria Treatment Being Used to Help Patients Regain Mobility
Cryoneurolysis is an ultrasound-guided treatment kills targeted contracted motor nerves to treat spasticity (paralysis) with few ill effects. It’s a treatment using cryotherapy guided by non-invasive ultrasound developed by Psychiatrist Dr. Paul Winston, interventional anesthesiologist Dr. Daniel Vincent and plastic surgeon Dr. Emily Krauss. Reprint of an article written by Cindy E. Harnett appeared in…
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Diabetes is a Disease We all must keep a Careful Eye out for.
Our modern diet and sedentary ways are making it difficult for many of us to steer clear of this disease that in Canada impacts approximately 10% of our population (Pre-diabetes account for 6%).
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Volunteer drivers are needed to help cancer patients on Vancouver Island
Become a Wheels of Hope volunteer driver and help cancer patients get to their life-saving treatments
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Canada Rising: We Will Not Tolerate Bullies
When asked, many Canadians struggle to define what being “Canadian” means, but one unifying sentiment is clear: we stand up to bullies.
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No hats at the dinner table young man!
A recent social media post depicting Donald J. Trump in a casual setting invited comments on the candid picture of the U.S. president, specifically his appearance. Predictably and perhaps appropriately, many of the comments were nasty. Some viewers noted that the president appears to have aged dramatically. Other sharp-eyed commenters marvelled at how well Trump’s…
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The Unsung Hero of Skin Health
How Sheep’s Wool Protects Against Moisture and Breakdown
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Longest Day of the Year
Today (June 21st) is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, and the sun is directly overhead at the Tropic of Cancer, which is approximately 23 degrees north latitude (the same as the earth’s axial tilt).
