Island Voices – Island Talk

  The common pitfalls of family dynamics and conflicts end to revolve around the issue of caring for an aging loved on.

Isobel Mackenzie, Seniors Advocate for BC, released a report today in Victoria focused on the issue of resident to resident aggression in BC’s care homes.

Vancouver Island To Become a New Canadian Province

It’s hard to believe our family is a week away from a mini-holiday getaway. That’s right, it’s summertime in the Comox Valley.

The hanging baskets are now up in Victoria, it must be summer. 

As the deadline approaches for BC homeowners to pay property taxes, BC Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie is encouraging seniors to consider property tax deferment as a way to stay living independently.

The pending explosion of homeless single women on Vancouver Island is very real.

What is one of the major health hazards today?

Last week, I had the opportunity to visit not one hospital but two! After rupturing my Achilles tendon in a squash tournament, I was taken to our local hospital where upon arrival, I discovered I didn’t have my CareCard on me. Which surprised me, as I was certain it was something I kept in my…