Connecting Seniors with Care

United Way Campaign for seniors

Oct 13, 2010 / 5:00 am

The 2010 United Way Campaign has been launched. As the population of seniors increases, the services that United Way assists financially for seniors is becoming...

Electric scooter driving tips

Oct 6, 2010 / 5:00 am

On Friday September 24th, Shoppers Home Health Care held a training session for seniors who drive electric scooters. Kelowna City Bylaw Enforcement Officer Ken...

Seniors and moving

Sep 29, 2010 / 5:00 am

For seniors, the very thought of downsizing and relocating to a smaller home or retirement residence can be overwhelming. For a family who does not live close...

Scooter Safety Day

Sep 22, 2010 / 5:00 am

Friday September 24th is ‘Scooter Safety Day’. The number of automobile and scooter collisions is increasing. Seniors are being seriously hurt or killed. It...

Veterans Affairs

Sep 15, 2010 / 5:00 am

If you served overseas during the Second World War or during the Korean War then you should call Veterans Affairs (1-866-522-2122). This applies to both male...

Okanagan College course

Sep 8, 2010 / 5:00 am

Okanagan College is offering a new course this fall called ‘Connecting Seniors with Care’. It answers the many questions that families have when their...

CNIB

Sep 1, 2010 / 5:00 am

CNIB (formerly known as the Canadian National Institute for the Blind) is one of the most under-utilized resources available to seniors. In addition to making...

Seniors Consulting

Aug 25, 2010 / 5:00 am

My Mom and Dad moved to Courtenay on Vancouver Island. My sister in Vancouver was the relative who lived the closest to them. As they grew older they needed...

Senior""s concerns

Aug 18, 2010 / 5:00 am

It is confusing when it comes to terms used to refer to retirement residences for seniors. Many people ask for assisted living when they actually mean...