Executor for a Loved One’s Estate
If you agreed to take on the crucial role of executor for a loved one’s estate, you know how vital your task is.
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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Vancouver Island Support for Older Men Navigating Retirement, Loss and Loneliness
Retirement arrives quietly for most men. Our fast-paced schedule ends, we enjoy welcome relief from responsibilities, and revel in newfound peace and quiet.
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Entrepreneurship Requires Maturity
There are many paths to entrepreneurship. You might be a little bored now that the ‘retirement honeymoon’ is over, and you might find yourself considering the challenge of entrepreneurship.
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Christmas is for Seniors Too!
At a time of year when the focus is on kids, and rightly so, it’s refreshing to see community initiatives that remember Christmas is for seniors too!
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Independence at Home – The RAHA Grant for Seniors
If you’re a senior or living with a disability in BC, there’s a little-known government grant that can make your home safer, more comfortable, and help you stay independent longer:
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Quiet Heroes: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren in BC
The journey often begins with a knock at the door or a phone call.
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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%).
