The Girl on the Train and the Plea of Self-Defence
Spoiler alert – The Girl on the Train is out in theatres right now
Island Voices – Island Talk
How To Help A Senior Loved One After A Parkinson’s Diagnosis.
According to Parkinson Society Canada, there are nearly 100,000 Canadians living with Parkinson’s disease. If your elderly loved one has recently been diagnosed with the condition, he or she can continue to live a happy and healthy life with the right support.
Top Excercises For Seniors Recovering From A Stroke.
After a stroke, your senior loved one will experience weakness on one side of the body, but it’s important to devote time each day to increasing his or her strength, mobility, and coordination.
“Cohousing: Part of the Solution to the Housing Crisis in BC and the CRD?”
The worsening problem of housing affordability is producing hardship for people all across British Columbia and the Capital Region District. In particular, people on fixed or limited income like seniors or single-parent families may face bigger challenges in finding and maintaining stable housing.
Doctors of BC policy paper gives significant boost to family caregivers in BC
With one million British Columbians providing 70-75% of the care for family and friends faced with disease, disability or frailty due to aging, family caregivers need and deserve to be formally recognized as part of BC’s health care system.
Problem Gambling
I recently attended a presentation on the scale and scope of problem gambling. It confirmed for me that gambling addiction is every bit as dangerous as any other addictions i.e. alcohol or drugs.
Visit Our New Snowbird Section.
After 12 years Seniors continues evolve to the needs and wants of seniors on Vancouver Island. We constantly monitor the gist and trend of the questions and inquiries we receive and what we glean from other sources.
Ode to John Hellum.
John Hellum was larger than life in every possible way, physically, mentally and gastronomically. Unfortunately for us John has died and has left us poor mortals for that ultimate kitchen in the sky.
Caring For Your Parents.
Go to a dinner party or the gym and you’re sure to hear someone fretting about their parent’s health and well-being.
How is the immune system linked to Alzheimer’s development?
Though environmental factors, genetics, and lifestyle choices are believed to be the primary causes of Alzheimer’s, recent research indicates a compromised immune system may also play a significant role in the disease’s development.