How BC is Leading Senior Healthcare Improvements – and Where it’s Lacking
BC's Ageing Population Do you have an ageing relative who needs support or care? You’re not alone. Over the next 20 years, the [...]
Senior Living Myths: Separating Fact From Fiction About Senior Living Facilities
Introduction As our loved ones age, and begin to require assistance with daily tasks and medical care, "senior living" and "long-term care" become [...]
5 Ways For Seniors To Manage Their Money In Canada
Over the past few decades, senior debt has risen dramatically as a more significant proportion of the Canadian population ages. The senior population [...]
Assisted Living vs Nursing Homes: What’s the Difference in 2023
Nursing care offers seniors safe solutions when medical needs are present, and at times, is a better solution than assisted living. Learn about the difference, and find out which option makes sense for you.
Why We Remember: Sitting Down With WWII Veteran Ralph O’Brien
Each November, Canadians begin preparations for Remembrance Day. We wear poppies and make plans to visit a service. As the distinct red flowers [...]
Self-Care Tips For Seniors
For some, maintaining proper self-care can be more challenging in the later years because of mobility issues, memory problems, or neglect. However, self-care [...]
Top 5 Walks for Seniors in Vancouver
Fall is officially upon us. As the colours begin to change and we take in some last summer rays, we can think of [...]
Home Safety For Seniors
As we age, our physical abilities may begin to change. Because of this, elderly people are more prone to injuries around the home. [...]
Common Scams Against Seniors in BC
Financial abuse of elders and seniors is a very common problem. Senior fraud has been called the crime of the 21st century. Elderly [...]
BC Seniors’ Week 2023: Giving a Voice to the Vulnerable
The following article was written by the Lynn Valley Care Team and also published in the Lonsdale Avenue Magazine in 2022, to spread [...]