What it’s Like to Work in a Care Centre
Working in a care centre is a challenging, demanding, but gratifying career. Every day there is something new, and the care staff experience [...]
Having a Senior Moment vs Signs of Dementia or Alzheimer’s
You may have heard the phrase “senior moment,” which is a polite way of saying an older person had a moment of forgetfulness [...]
5 Ways to Help a Senior Move into a Long-Term Care Facility
Transitioning a loved one to a long-term care facility comes with many concerns and challenges. You want them to be as happy as [...]
What is Personal Care for Seniors?
There is a range of personal care for seniors available in Canada, but we are often asked what actually qualifies as a personal [...]
5 Recommended Vancouver Retirement Homes for Senior Living in North Vancouver
If you or your elderly loved ones live nearby, you may be comparing the best North Vancouver retirement homes. Whether planning for your [...]
7 Myths About Aging Brain Health Busted
There are lots of myths we assume or hear about old people, particularly in regard to how older brains function and elder health. [...]
10 Winter Senior Activities to Enjoy in Vancouver
It’s a common misconception that if you don’t ski or snowboard, you’re stuck indoors through winter until the spring. It can be an [...]
10 Wonderful Fall Activities for Seniors
The end of summer can be a little gloomy, but every season has its beauty and activities that make it a pleasant time [...]
8 Best Senior Activities to Stay Active and Healthy
At Lynn Valley, we always encourage certain exercises for seniors to stay active by engaging in senior activities. There’s a persistent falsehood in [...]
Vancouver Heatwave: 10 Symptoms of Overheating in Seniors
The Vancouver heatwave has seen British Columbia break several temperature records as a nasty heat dome settled over the Pacific Northwest starting in [...]