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c o n t e n t s Activity Centres/Clubs............................................................................32 Audiologists/Hearing Clinics..................................................................22 Community Centres and Seniors Fitness...............................................30 Education/Training..................................................................................32 Financial Planners, Estate, Legacy, Real Estate...................................16 Funeral Homes and Memorial Services........................................... 18/20 Government Financial Information.................................................. 16/18 Government Programs & Services.........................................................10 Government Representatives.................................................................14 Government Services & Affordable Housing .........................................12 Healthcare Clinics and Centres..............................................................25 Healthy Food Delivery.............................................................................24 Home Care Services...............................................................................26 Medical Practitioners........................................................................ 22/24 Medical Equipment.................................................................................28 Optometrists/Eyecare.............................................................................22 Pharmacies.............................................................................................28 Registered Charities...............................................................................20 Retirement Living Residences /Assisted Living................................... 8/9 Seniors-Friendly Entertainment.............................................................34 Travel & Leisure......................................................................................34 Transportation Helpers..........................................................................34 Wills, Probate, Trustees.........................................................................18
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Welcome If youth is wasted on the young, then retirement should not be wasted either. You’ve worked hard all your life. You’ve made sacrifices, invested, took risks, celebrated your victories, appreciated when you were lucky and learned a thing or two from your mistakes. Now is the time to enjoy yourself, claim the respect that’s due and recognize your unique needs as a senior. It’s why we put together this comprehensive guide. We’ve compiled a list of products, services, programs and information that seniors need and want every day, from medical services to seniors centres. We’ve looked at retirement living, downsizing, healthcare, financial planning, and staying active — all key topics to the fastest growing segment in our society. We hope you enjoy this guide and find it helpful. If you think there’s more that we can do in future publications, or services or programs that we’ve missed, let us know and we’ll be happy to check it out. We want this guide to be truly beneficial to you. After all, you’ve earned it.
Vancouver Seniors Guide to Health & Well-being (Vol. 1) is produced by, and is exclusive property of, the Vancouver Courier / Glacier Media Inc. Copyright: 2014. Publisher: Dee Dhaliwal | Director of Sales: Tara Lalanne | Manager, Special Projects: Keshav Sharma Contributing Writer: Helen Peterson | Design: Adrian Cunningham | Production: Barbara Farley To advertise in future editions, call 604-738-1411 or email KSharma@vancourier.com.
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Home Away from Home: Time for a New Beginning bought with elbow grease and hard work… the garden planted and the children raised… collectibles scattered throughout… this is the abode where memories were created, and leaving it seems unimaginable. If, and when, senior homeowners decide that it is time to “downsize” – and by that they mean eliminating all the cooking, yard work, cleaning and looking after a residence that has become overwhelming — then there are many resources to assist in making the transition seamless.
by Helen K. Peterson, contributing writer
“Mom and dad, I think we need to talk.” How many Vancouver senior citizen homeowners have heard this familiar refrain from their adult children? A great many, it would seem. The offspring of seniors can become concerned for the safety of their beloved parents. What if one of you has a medical incident and no one is there to help? What if a home invasion occurs at the house and the senior is too frail to fight them off, or a con tries to bilk a senior of their money? Or, in the case of a widow or widower, what if the person becomes so lonely and isolated that depression kicks in? Or a slip down the front stairs results in a broken hip and the devastating health issues that ensue? These are just some of the myriad questions that seniors and their families are faced with on a daily basis. There can be a lot of resistance to leaving the family home. It was
A wealth of knowledgeable consultants are available to provide assistance in clearing out clutter, pricing antiques, packing, and organizing belongings in a caring manner that will help to start a new chapter of a senior’s life.
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I am very content here. I believe it is a superb, well-managed residence. Cavell Gardens has become my second home and I share it with a caring community of interesting seniors. Woodrow Coward, resident
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Vancouver’s retirement residences are the finest in the country; seniors will be amazed at the lack of intimidation and the welcoming they will receive when moving into their new “home away from home,” often right in their existing neighborhood. Many offer complementary tours, so seniors can get to know the environment and the people they may be sharing the next chapter of their life with. There are always choices, and options. But it’s all about having that discussion.
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RETIREMENT LIVING RESIDENCES / ASSISTED LIVING
Pacific Arbour Retirement Communities
Downsizing? Wanting to have meals prepared, a safe environment to live in, and social activities to keep you young at heart? Many wonderful Vancouver residences would love to give you a free tour!
Privately Owned Residences:
450-1550 Alberni Street Tel. 604-408-5811 pacificarbour.ca
Retirement Concepts Seniors Services Ltd. 1090 West Georgia Street Tel. 604-662-4969 retirementconcepts.com
Revera Retirement Living
Head office Tel. 1-888-549-5450 reveraliving.com
Amica at Arbutus Manor
2125 Eddington Drive Tel. 604-736-8936 amica.ca/arbutus
Sunrise Senior Living
Sunrise of Vancouver - 999 West 57th Ave. Tel. 604-261-5799 sunriseseniorliving.com
Amica Mature Lifestyles
10th Floor-1111 Melville Street Tel. 604-608-6777 amica.ca
Tapestry at the O’Keefe-Arbutus Walk 2799 Yew Street Tel. 604-736-1640 discovertapestry.com
Cavell Gardens
2835 Sophia Street Tel. 604-637-1207 cavellgardens.com
Tapestry at Wesbrook Village UBC
3338 Wesbrook Mall Tel. 604-225-5000 discovertapestry.com
Crofton Manor (Revera)
2803 West 41st Ave. Tel. 604-263-0921 reveraliving.com/crofton
Terraces on 7th (Retirement Concepts) 1570 West 7th Ave. Tel. 604-738-8380 retirementconcepts.com/homes/terraces/
Legacy Senior Living
611 West 41st Ave. Tel. 604-240-8550 legacyseniorliving.com
Society-run Lodges & Long-term Care:
Leo Wertman Residence (Legacy)
Abbeyfield Houses of Vancouver
2827 Arbutus Street Tel. 604-683-0355 legacyseniorliving.com/the-leo-wertman-story
Heritage House – 8264 Hudson Street Tel. 604-261-5531 abbeyfieldvancouver.com
Cedars at Beulah Gardens, The
3355 East 5th Ave. Tel. 604-251-4114 beulahgardens.com
Chalmers Lodge
1450 West 12th Ave. Tel. 604-731-3178 chalmerslodge.ca
Chartwell Seniors Housing REIT
350-220 Cambie Street Tel. 604-648-2273 chartwell.com
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Columbus Residence
704 West 69th Ave. Tel. 604-321-4405 columbusresidence.ca
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Finnish Canadian Rest Home
2288 Harrison Drive Tel. 604-325-2392 finncare.ca
FolkStone Family Care Homes
3589 Commercial Street Tel. 604-736-3601 folkstonecare.com
Grace Seniors Home
101-333 East Pender Street Tel. 604-633-1071
Hellenic Canadian Senior Society
107-2609 East 49th Ave. Tel. 604-568-3994
Renfrew Care Centre (Retirement Concepts) 1880 Renfrew Street Tel. 604-255-7723 retirementconcepts.com/homes/renfrew-care-centre/
Renfrew Park Manor
3433 Renfrew Street Tel. 604-435-2241
Shannon Oaks
2526 Waverley Ave. Tel. 604-324-6257 baptisthousing.org
South Granville Park Lodge 1645 West 14th Ave. Tel. 604-732-8633 sgplodge.com
Ukrainian Manor
101-7007 Kerr Street Tel. 604-434-4040
Weinberg Residence
5650 Osler Street Tel. 604-261-9622 weinbergresidence.com There are many more long-term and assisted care facilities operated by Vancouver Coastal Health. Go to vch.ca for details.
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GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS & SERVICES
BC Palliative Care Benefits Program
For information about BC government programs and services, visit SeniorsBC.ca or call Service BC at: 604-660-2421.
Choice in Supports for Independent Living (CSIL)
health.gov.bc.ca/pharme/plans
Acute, Home and Community Care Services Tel. (toll-free): 8-1-1 Tel. (Deaf/hearing-impaired [TTY], toll-free): 7-1-1 healthlinkbc.ca
Age-Friendly Communities AgeFriendlyBC@gov.bc.ca seniorsbc.ca/agefriendly
Speak with your health care provider for more information. health.gov.bc.ca/hcc/csil.html
Community Services Agencies
Tips on finding community organization information online. welcomebc.ca/wbc/immigration/enjoy/sports/ community.page
Congratulatory messages – Office of Protocol
Alcohol and Aging: Know the Facts
Congratulatory messages may be requested for a significant birthday or wedding anniversary. Tel. (Service BC, toll-free): 1-800-663-7867 protocol.gov.bc.ca/protocol/prgs/congrat/congrat.htm
seniorsbc.ca/activeaging/alcohol
Assisted Living Registrar
Tel. (toll-free): 1-866-714-3378 (outside the Greater Victoria area) health.gov.bc.ca/assisted
Consumer Protection B.C. Tel. 604-320-1667
Ambulance Billing
Crime Prevention and Community Policing
Tel. (toll-free): 1-800-665-7199
BC Association of Community Response Networks
Contact your local police department or RCMP detachment.
Email: info@bccrns.ca www.bccrns.ca
Dementia Helpline
Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tel. 604-681-8651
BC Centre for Elder Advocacy and Support (BC CEAS)
Domestic Violence Helpline (VictimLink BC)
Seniors Advocacy & Information Line (SAIL): Tel. 604-437-1940 bcceas.ca
Tel. (toll-free): 1-800-563-0808 domesticviolencebc.ca/dvbc/index.page
Elder Abuse Prevention
In an emergency, always call 9-1-1. For information, referrals, and support, call VictimLink BC, 24/7. Tel. (B.C. and Yukon, toll-free): 1-800-563-0808
Fall Prevention
seniorsbc.ca/stayingindependent health.gov.bc.ca/prevention/fallprevention.html
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Live Your Life
You like your life just the way it is, so isn’t it comforting to know that you can keep doing the everyday things you enjoy at Revera? Here you can live life, your way. • Studios, 1 & 2 bedroom suites • Chef-prepared meals & menu options • Recreation & leisure programs • Full range of hospitality, assisted living & care services available
Call about your complimentary meal and tour today!
Crofton Manor 2803 West 41st Ave Vancouver
604-263-0921
Hollyburn House 2095 Marine Dr West Vancouver
604-922-7616
reveraliving.com Working together to overcome ageism. Visit AgeIsMore.com
Healthy Eating
PharmaCare (Health Insurance BC) Tel. 604-683-7151 health.gov.bc.ca/pharmacare
Dietitian Services at HealthLink BC has healthy eating information is available on the Healthy Families BC website. healthyfamiliesbc.ca/healthy-eating.php
Residential Tenancy Branch
HeretoHelp
Distress Line Network service available 24 hours a day, with no wait or busy signal, where you can speak to a trained volunteer specialist for support or referrals related to mental health. Tel. (toll-free): 310-6789 (note: this number does not require an area code.) heretohelp.bc.ca
GOVERNMENT SERVICES & AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Tel. 604-660-1020 Email: HSRTO@gov.bc.ca Website: rto.gov.bc.ca
Seniors Health Care Support Line Tel. (toll-free): 1-877- 952-3181
Seniors Services Society (Lower Mainland only)
Tel. (New Westminster): 604-520-6621 Email: info@seniorsservicessociety.ca seniorsservicessociety.ca
Senior’s Supplement
Immunization Services
BC Ministry of Social Development Tel. (toll-free): 1-866-866-0800-(Press 4, then 1) eia.gov.bc.ca/programs/other.htm
Contact your local public health office under “Health Authorities” in the blue pages of your phone book. Immunizebc.ca
Targeted Initiative for Older Workers
workbc.ca/job-seekers/special-resources/olderworkers.htm
Income Assistance
(for seniors not receiving Old Age Security) Ministry of Social Development Tel. (toll-free): 1-866-866-0800 (press 3 + 1) hsd.gov.bc.ca/bcea.htm
Telephone Device for the Deaf (Service BC)
Tel. 604-775-0303 (Greater Vancouver)
Medical Services Plan (Health Insurance BC) Tel. 604-683-7151 Or contact your local health authority for information on available services
Veterans Affairs Canada
Tel. (toll-free, English): 1-866 522-2122 vac-acc.gc.ca
WelcomeBC
Medications Matters
WelcomeBC provides information about programs, services and resources for newcomers to B.C. Tel. 604-660-2421 welcomebc.ca
medmatters.ca.ca/info-public.html
Affordable Housing:
BC Housing and the Housing Registry Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER) Tel. (toll-free): 1-800-257-7756 Tel. 604-433-2218 (Greater Vancouver) bchousing.org/Initiatives/Providing/SAFER
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BC Homeowner Protection Office Tel. 604-646-7050
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Cosmetic Precision Denture System™
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Alex Hupka, RD, RDT Registered Denturist, Registered Dental Technician (1 block from Richmond Centre) www.bcdenturist.ca
For more information please contact the Gift & Estate Planning team at 1-888-663-3033 or plannedgivinginfo@bcchf.ca.
www.bcchf.ca
government Representatives:
Vancouver-Fraserview: Suzanne Anton Vancouver-Hastings: Shane Simpson Vancouver-Kensington: Mabel Elmore Vancouver-Kingsway: Adrian Dix Vancouver-Langara: Dr. Moira Stilwell Vancouver-Mount Pleasant: Jenny Kwan Vancouver-Point Grey: David Eby Vancouver-Quilchena: Andrew Wilkinson Vancouver-West End: Spencer Chandra Herbert leg.bc.ca
Vancouver City Hall:
To reach civic members, call 3-1-1 Vancouver.ca
Local Provincial MLA’s:
Vancouver-Fairview: George Heyman Vancouver-False Creek: Sam Sullivan
Local Federal MP’s:
Vancouver Centre: Hedy Fry Vancouver East: Libby Davies Vancouver Kingsway: Don Davies Vancouver Quadra: Joyce Murray Vancouver South: Wai Young parl.gc.ca
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Forward Planning: Financial and Final Wishes Put in Place hard-earned and well-managed personal estate deserves to be allocated properly, and financial planners and wills and estates lawyers can assist with every detail, including naming an executor. There is also a Representation Agreement that can be drawn up; it’s a legal tool that ensures a senior’s wishes are followed with respect to their health care and finances, should they become unable to make decisions. In this case, a Power of Attorney (generally a trusted family member) will be named. by Helen K. Peterson, contributing writer
The overall percentage of seniors nationwide is expected to nearly double by 2036, from 13 per cent of the population to 25 per cent. This represents a staggering level of growth, as the post-war ‘baby boomers’ continue to slide in to the 65-and-over category. Generally hailing from a frugal generation, today’s seniors and those that follow will have accumulated a generous amount of personal wealth, borne of working hard, buying a home at the right time that appreciated, investing wisely, and perhaps for those whose parents passed before them, acquiring inheritances. Estate planning may seem highbrow to some (luxury mansions, Rolls Royces and butlers, you say?), but in fact careful and professional planning of a maturing family’s finances and wishes can help alleviate a lot of future problems. You often hear about the heirs to an estate fighting over collateral in court for years on end. The animosity can rip through a family, leaving relationships devastated. A senior’s
Seniors are renowned for being very generous when it comes to donating to local charitable organizations. Legacy experts can discuss whether a senior wishes to contribute cash, interest from an investment, or other manner of contribution, to the cause that is most important to them.
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You should review your Will every few years to ensure that it is current, as circumstances can change in regard to your executor and beneficiaries. Vancouver lawyer, Richard Bell
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And finally, death and taxes are no laughing matter, but they are inevitable. Knowing that final details are worked out can put the family’s mind at ease. Today’s funeral planning companies are not the intimidating, hallowed halls of old. Funeral directors can sit down with the family and plan ahead so when the time comes, there is no “What do we do now?” situation. It’s about creating peace of mind, and seniors have truly earned it.
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FINANCIAL PLANNERS/ GOVernment TAX INFORMATION Planners, Estate, Legacy, Real Estate:
Bancorp Financial
1090 West Georgia Street Tel. 604-609-7020 bancorpfinancial.com
Caligiuri Financial Group Inc.
Franco Caligiuri, 200-1111 West Georgia Street Tel. 604-685-6525
ClearWealth Advisors Inc.
Glenn Ayrton, 1501-1111 West Georgia Street Tel. 604-687-6808 clearwealth.ca
Desjardins Financial Security Independent Tyler Hoffman, #312-1205 Howe Street Tel. 778-231-5876 tylerhoffman.ca
DLD Financial Group Ltd.
Kelly Ho, #1200-1111 West Georgia Strett Tel. 604-681-7185 ext. 1 didfinancial.com
Elementus Wealth Management Inc.
Jeff Devlin, 1200-1111 West Georgia Street Tel. 604-681-4493 elementuswealth.com
Financial Advisors Brokerage Group Inc. Randall Reynolds, 1638 West 1st Avenue Tel. 604-484-6224 thefabgroup.com
Freedom 55 Financial
Joshua Simpson, 600-1508 West Broadway Tel. 604-732-1508 ext. 777 joshuasimpson.ca
Investors Group
Jim Doyle, 770-666 Burrard Street Tel. 604-682-5431 jimdoyle.ca
Lamp Financial Inc.
Michael Deepwell, 1709-1331 West Georgia Street Tel. 604-250-8062 lampfinancial.com
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LangloisBrown/Scotia Capital Inc./ HollisWealth Lyle Langlois, #109-1008 Beach Avenue Tel. 604-697-5750 langloisbrown.com
Perspektiv Financial
Kendra Sivertson 1-155 Water Street Tel. 604-568-6158 perspektivfinancial.com
RBC Dominion Securities Inc.
Peter Wu, 33rd floor, 1055 West Georgia Street Tel. 604-257-7633 peterwu.ca
RJ Evans and Associates
Richard James Evans, 204-2065 West 4th Avenue Tel. 604-682-8393
Rogers Group Financial Advisors
Alain Quennec, 5th floor, 1770 West 7th Avenue Tel. 604-732-6551 rogersgroup.com
Rogers Group Financial Advisors
Brett Simpson, 5th floor, 1770 West 7th Avenue Tel. 604-732-6551 ext. 733 rogersgroup.com
TFP Investment Counsel Corp.
David Jones, #1401-675 West Hastings Street Tel. 604-687-5884 investwell.ca
Thorne Insurance & Financial
Michael Thorne, 925-1045 Howe Street Tel. 604-688-5158 thornefinancial.ca
ZLC Financial Group
Heidi Pullem, 1200-666 Burrard Street Tel. 604-688-7208 heidipullem.com
Government Financial Information:
Canada Revenue Agency
Tel. 1-800-267-6999 (Tax Information, toll-free) Taxpayer Services Information Line (B.C.) Tel. (toll-free): 1-877-387-3332
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Our services include estate planning, trusts, estates, tax, charities and related litigation including planning and advice for:
• Blended Families • Complex Assets or Gifts • Cross-border Estates and • Disputed Estates
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For more information contact: Genevieve Taylor (for estate planning and administration), Cheyenne Reese (for U.S./Canada issues), or Amy Francis (for litigation)
Legacy Tax + Trust Lawyers P.O. Box 10326 510-609 Granville Street Vancouver, B.C. V7Y 1G5 Tel: 604-631-1298 Fax: 604-683-6953 www.legacylawyers.com
SECURE INVESTMENTS AND SOLID RETURNS Bancorp Mortgage Funds offer secure, comfortable investments with: • • • •
Returns from 6 – 9% per annum A secure, diversified real estate portfolio Quarterly income payments RRSP/RRIF Eligible & No Fee RRSP/RRIF accounts available
FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
www.bancorpfinancial.com Toll free 1.888.966.2717 Vancouver 604.609.7101
This advertisement does not constitute a solicitation or an offer to purchase securities. Any investment in our Mortgage Corporations is to be made pursuant to an Offering Memorandum available from our offices.There are risks associated with mortgage investments, investments in our Mortgage Investment Corporations are not guaranteed and there is no assurance that historical yield will be representative of the yields that will be obtained in the future. An investment in Bancorp’s Mortgage Investment Corporations may not be suitable for your own particular investment needs.
Government Financial Information, continued:
Federal Income Security
KDS Law Group
Home Owner Grant for Seniors
Legacy Tax + Trust Lawyers Tax & Trust, Estate Planning
Tel. 1-800-277-9914 (English, toll-free) Tel. 1-800-255-4786 (Deaf/hearing impaired [TDD], toll-free) servicecanada.gc.ca
Will and Trust Law, Estate Planning 113-1827 West 5th Avenue Tel. 604-210-7797 lawofficevancouver.ca
Call your local property tax collector’s office or the Home Owner Grant Administration Branch. Tel. (toll-free): 1-888-355-2700
Legal Services Society
Tel. 604-408-2172 lss.bc.ca
Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning Law Firms:
Beck, Robinson & Company
609 Granville Street Tel. 604-631-1298 legacylawyers.com
Lowe and Company
Estate Planning (in Cantonese and Mandarin) 900-777 West Broadway Tel. 604-875-9338 loweandcompany.com
Westside Family Law
Mark G. Perry, Estate Litigation 420-1367 West Broadway Tel. 604-734-7911 perrylawbc.com
Richard C. Robinson 700-686 West Broadway Tel. 604-874-0204
Bell Alliance Lawyers & Notaries Public
Wills, Probate, Trustees
Estate Planning experts 201-1367 West Broadway Tel. 604-873-8723 bellalliance.ca
Dial-a-Law Library
(funded by the Law Foundation of BC) Tel. 604-687-4680 dialalaw.org
Boughton Law Corporation
James D. Baird - Wills, Trusts and Estates Group 700-595 Burrard Street Tel. 604-687-6789 boughtonlaw.com
Ministry of Justice
About Wills and Estates ag.gov.bc.ca/courts/other/wills_estates.htm
Clark Wilson LLP
Mark Weintraub, Senior Sstate and Trust Litigator 900-885 West Georgia Street Tel. 604-687-5700 cwilson.com
People’s Law School
Davis LLP
Public Guardian and Trustee (PGT) of British Columbia
Tel. 604-331-5400 Email: info@publiclegaled.bc.ca publiclegaled.bc.ca
Mary Hamilton – Wills, Estates and Trusts Group 2800, Park Place 666 Burrard Street Tel. 604-687-9444 davis.ca
Farber & Folk
Wills & Estates 1400-1125 Howe Street Tel. 604-685-8995 farber.ca
Janine A.S. Thomas Law Corporation
Tel. 604-660-4444 trustee.bc.ca
Funeral Homes and Memorial Services:
Amherst Funeral & Cremation Services Inc. 1209-207 West Hastings Street Tel. 604-229-1013 amherstcremation.com
Estate Planning Consultation, Wills Preparation 200-736 Granville Street Tel. 604-915-7113 thomaslaw.ca
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First Memorial Funeral Services 602 Kingsway Tel. 604-876-5585 firstmemorialfuneral.com
Hamilton-Harron Funeral Centre & Cremation Ltd.
5390 Fraser Street Tel. 604-325-7441 dignitymemorial.ca/Hamilton-funeral-home/
Kearney Funeral Services Ltd.
450 West 2nd Avenue Tel. 604-736-0268 kearneyfs.com
Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels BC Ltd. 3398 Dunbar Street Tel. 778-330-7799 mbfunerals.com
Mount Pleasant Universal Funeral Home 306 East 11th Avenue Tel. 604-255-5444 mountpleasantfuneral.com
Vancouver Memorial Services & Crematorium
5505 Fraser Street Tel. 604-325-8251 vancouvercrematorium.com
BC Cancer Agency
600 West 10th Avenue Tel. 604-877-6000 bccancer.bc.ca
BC Cancer Foundation
150-686 West Broadway Tel. 604-877-6040 bccancerfoundation.com
BC Children’s Hospital Foundation
938 West 28th Avenue Tel. 604-875-2444 bcchf.ca
Canadian Blood Services
4750 Oak Street Tel. 1-888-236-6283 blood.ca
Canadian Cancer Society, BC &Yukon 565 West 10th Avenue Tel. 604-872-4400 cancer.ca
Canadian Diabetes Association
360-1385 West 8th Avenue Tel. 604-732-1331 diabetes.ca
Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C. & Yukon 1216 West Broadway Tel. 604-736-4088 heartandstroke.bc.ca
Parkinson Society British Columbia
REGISTERED CHARITIES Health-related Non-profit Organizations:
ALS Society of British Columbia
1233-13551 Commerce Parkway, Richmond Tel. 604-278-2257 alsbc.ca
Alzheimer Society of B.C.
300-828 West 8th Avenue Tel. 604-681-6530 alzheimerbc.org
Arthritis Answers Line (AAL)
For every question, there is an answer. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday Tel. 604-875-5051
Arthritis Society BC & Yukon
600-890 Pender Street Tel. 604-662-3240 Parkinson.bc.ca
Tapestry Foundation for Health Care 3080 Prince Edward Street Tel. 604-877-8335 tapestryfoundation.ca
VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation 190-855 West 12th Avenue Tel. 604-875-4676 vghfoundation.ca
education charity:
York House School Foundation 4176 Alexandra Street Tel. 604-730-2414 www.yorkhouse.ca/legacy
895 West 10th Avenue Tel. 604-714-5550 arthritis.ca/bc
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Healthy Living: Taking Advantage of the Products and Services – with 22 per cent of those employed full-time, creating a stressful environment. Overall, given these potential health and wellness issues, a senior who may be deteriorating in the years to come needs the assistance of family, but also those of the practitioners who serve the city of Vancouver. Preventative health measures – from eyesight issues to hearing loss, from arthritic conditions to heart problems, to cancer prevention… and everything in between – need to be addressed before they get out of control. Fortunately, BC’s medical system ranked as superior as far as taking care of basic medical needs, but families of seniors need to involve themselves in creating a health plan for senior individuals, to assist them with any serious issues. by Helen K. Peterson, contributing writer
People of all ages state that optimum health and well-being ranks as their number one concern and desire. Yes, even more than winning the lottery! Needless to say, for seniors it is even more of a pressing issue. McMaster University’s paper on Seniors’ Well-being stated that 81 per cent of seniors report at least one chronic condition affects them regularly. And a further 33 per cent of seniors aged 85-plus have some form of dementia. These numbers are arresting, and even more so when it’s considered that the life expectancy of Canadian seniors has risen dramatically since 2000, but that the number of chronic diseases is also increasing. The toll on society is even more apparent, as the children of seniors with issues are placed into situations of being caregiver to their parents. In fact, 77 per cent of family caregivers are female
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Pay a visit to one of Vancouver’s experienced and professional health practitioners and begin the steps to a healthier older age. From the local podiatrist who eases foot pain to the kindly denturist who gives a senior a new lease on life with some comfortable pearly whites, Vancouver’s health providers are there to help out. Like the pharmacist who gently explains the prescription protocols, or a home care assistant that takes care of your medical and companion needs… what would you do without him or her? After all, it’s a life worth living to its fullest!
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HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS (outside the home) Vancouver’s professional health care providers run from acupuncturist to Zen healer, and all points in between. Choose proactive health to provide a lifetime of better health…
Victoria Drive Denture
5477 Victoria Drive Tel. 604-325-1914 mydentures.ca
Dr. Vincent Y Yoshida
1750 West 10th Avenue Tel. 604-874-1221 dryoshida.com
Audiologists / Hearing Clinics:
Optometrists / Eyecare:
Ears Hearing Clinics Inc.
Archer Bissonnette & Rea
2484 East Hastings Street Tel. 604-215-3345 earshearingclinics.com
Expert Hearing Solutions
2681 East 49th Avenue Tel. 604-437-4327 3479 Dunbar Street Tel. 604-437-427 experthearingsolutions.com
Sound Hearing Clinic
207-1160 Burrard Street Tel. 778-724-1228 soundhearingclinic.com
Sound Idears Inc.
650 West 41st Avenue Tel. 604-708-9780 soundidears.com
Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
2125 West 7th Avenue Tel. 604-736-7391 widhh.com
Dentists / Denturists:
Alex Hupka, Denturist
8055 Anderson Rd, Richmond Tel. 604-279-9151 bcdenturist.ca
Kerrisdale Denture Clinic
2152 West 41st Avenue Tel. 604-263-7478 kerrisdaledentureclinic.com
Dr. Marianna Klimek Inc.
202-2929 Commercial Drive Tel. 604-876-5678 mariannaklimek.com
Lopareva Denture Clinic
116 West Broadway Tel. 604-677-0061 loparevadentureclinic.com
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104-1668 West Broadway Tel. 604-733-1611 5757 Balsam Street Tel. 604-261-8151 fyidoctors.com
Association of BC Optometrists
610-2525 Willow Street Tel. 604-737-9907 optometrists.bc.ca
Marpole Optometry Clinic
8679 Granville Street Tel. 604-696-8933
Mount Pleasant Optometry Centre 104 East Broadway Tel. 604-874-7302 aokvancouver.com
Pacific Eye Doctors
4292 Dunbar Street Tel. 604-739-2022 pacificeyedoctors.ca
Medical Practitioners (various):
Backs In Action Wellness Centre
203-1750 East 10th Avenue Tel. 604-876-9977 backsinaction.ca
Balance Acupuncture & Massage
105-4338 Main Street Tel. 604-873-3717 balanceam.com
Collingwood Physiotherapy and Wellness 3419 Kingsway Tel. 604-569-3419 collingwoodphysio.com
Foot Solutions
2620 West Broadway Tel. 604-267-7463 footsolutions.com/vancouver/
Diamond Geriatrics Inc.
288 West 8th Avenue Tel. 604-874-7764 diamondgeriatrics.com
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Medical Practioners, continued:
Greig Associates X-ray and Bone Density 219-650 West 41st Avenue Tel. 604-261-3177 greigassociates.com
Kerrisdale Family Foot Clinic
2309 West 41st Avenue Tel. 604-261-2611 vancouverfootdoctor.com
Lions Laser & Skin Centre
835 West 10th Avenue Tel. 604-875-4682 skincarecentre.ca
CR+ Crossroads Healthcare Clinics
WI - 350-507 West Broadway Tel. 604-568-7229 crwalkin.com
False Creek Healthcare
555 West 8th Avenue Tel. 1-800-815-9338 falsecreekhealthcare.com
Kerrisdale Station Medical Clinic
WI - 2077 West 42nd Avenue Tel. 604-261-9494 kerrisdalemedical.com
Khatsahlano Medical Clinics
South Granville Naturopathic Clinic Ltd. 214-3195 Granville Street Tel. 604-738-3858 drlederman.com
WI – 2685 West Broadway Tel. 604-731-9187 WI – 920 Seymour Street Tel. 604-257-2630 khatsclinic.ca
Vancouver Naturopathic Clinic
Pacific Medical Clinic
1308 West 8th Avenue Tel. 604-738-2111 vancouvernaturopathic clinic.com
WI - 2032 Kingsway Tel. 604-874-5555
Vancouver Spine Care Centre
1530 West 7th Avenue Tel. 604-738-2151 seymourhealth.ca
102-1678 West Broadway Tel. 604-873-6029 vancouverspinecarecentre.com
Vitality Traditional Chinese Medicine 3722 Oak Street Tel. 604-569-1773 vitalitychinesemedicine.com
Westside Chiropractic & Associates
1430 West 7th Avenue Tel. 604-738-2503 westside-chiropractic.com
Healthcare Clinics and Centres: (WI = indicates walk-in clinic on site)
Balance Medical Centre Inc.
1590 West 7th Avenue Tel. 604-569-0488 balancemedical.ca
Care Point Medical Centres
Five locations in Vancouver Tel. 604-205-9466 cbi.ca/web/carepoint/
Commercial Drive Walk-in Clinic
WI – 1515 Commercial Drive Tel. 604-255-5922 cdclinic.ca
Seymour Health Centre
Healthy Food Delivery:
Better Meals
Affordable meal delivery to Vancouver seniors Tel. 604-299-1877 bettermeals.ca
Meals on Wheels Vancouver/Richmond Hot meals delivered to your door c/o Health & Home Care Society Tel. 604-732-7638 carebc.ca
Spud Online Grocery Delivery 1660 East Hastings Tel. 604-215-7783 Spud.ca
Westside Mobile Food Market
Seasonal produce pop-up shops, from July-Sept. Tel. 604-484-8629 plantednetwork.ca
Copeman Healthcare Centre
400-1128 Hornby Street Tel. 604-707-2273 copemanhealthcare.com
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The Health and Adult Development Lab at the University of Bri;sh Columbia is invi;ng both individuals and couples over the age of 60 to par;cipate in research. Our goal is to beCer understand the mo;va;onal and social resources that contribute to well-‐being and health. Current ongoing projects ask:
• How do couples navigate their daily lives and deal with challenges together as a team? • Can social volunteering contribute to the well-‐being of the next genera;on and also benefit the volunteer? • How can partners collaborate and support each other to do well on challenging tasks? If you are interested in par;cipa;ng in any of these projects, then please call 604-‐822-‐3549, email linkedlives@psych.ubc.ca, or visit our website hoppmann.psych.ubc.ca. Par;cipants are provided with compensa;on for their ;me. For a broader representa;on of healthy aging in Canada, members of all cultures are encouraged to apply.
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HOME CARE SERVICES, MEDICAL & OTHER Medical care, home cleaning, a friendly visit, or companionship; home care providers give that extra touch that older seniors and those with health issues cherish:
Home Services, Medical:
Advance Nursing Care
114 West Broadway Tel. 604-563-5068
Evergreen Nursing Services Ltd.
3057 West 33rd Avenue Tel. 604-264-7959 evergreennursing.ca
Home Instead Senior Care Tel. 604-267-6742 homeinstead.com
Independent Quality Home Care Ltd.
720-999 West Broadway Tel. 604-725-9014 iqhomecare.com
Karp Homecare On-call Tel. 604-420-7800
Shylo Nursing & Home Healthcare
410-1917 West 4th Avenue Tel. 604-696-4226 shylonursing.ca
We Care Home Health Services
10-5763 Oak Street Tel. 604-264-9003 wecare.ca
Home Services, Non-Medically Specific:
A Helping Hand Organizing Service Janet at Tel. 778-990-8768 ahelpinghand.ca
Changing Places Vancouver
P.O. Box 21021, 11-200 Burrard Street Tel. 778-628-0725 Vancouvermoves.ca
Driving Miss Daisy Seniors’ Services Tel. 604-723-7247 drivingmissdaisy.net
Easy Transitions Relocation Services
karphomecare.com
1400-1500 West Georgia Street Tel. 778-373-4908 easytransitions.ca
Nurse Next Door
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Professional Home Care Services 320-5511 West Boulevard Tel. 604-228-4357 nursenextdoor.com
Premier Homecare Services
402-1788 West Broadway Tel. 604-636-1902 premierhomecareservices.com
Pro Vita Care Management
2455 East Broadway Tel. 604-215-8461 provita.ca
Retire at Home Services
22-1089 West Broadway Tel. 604-322-4663 retireathomevancouver.com
Senior Helpers Vancouver
135-555 West 12th Avenue Tel. 604-568-7086 seniorcarevancouver.ca/care-vancouver
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On-call Tel. 604-787-9300 homecaregals.com
New Interiors: New-i 55 Plus On-call Tel. 604-326-0001 newinteriors.com
Next Step Seniors Organizing Services 683 West 28 Avenue Tel. 604-782-2393 Nss.net
Seniors Next Move On-call Tel. 604-889-7706 seniorsnextmove.ca
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MEDICAL SUPPLIES & PHARMACIES Medical Equipment
Acorn Stairlifts Canada Ltd.
206-2055 Pendrell Street Tel. 604-282-7500 acornstairlifts.ca
Angel Elevating Solutions 101-1626 Fosters Way, Delta Tel. 604-364-2115 Angelelevatingsolutions.com
Clinical Sleep Solutions
103-805 West Broadway Tel. 604-875-1440 clinicalsleep.com
Lancaster Medical Supplies & Prescriptions 601 West Broadway Tel. 604-873-8585 lancastermed.com
Life Supply 2136 Hastings Street Tel. 604-336-0622 lifesupply.ca
Macdonald’s Home Health Care
Multiple locations (Store No. 2) 746 Broadway macdonaldsrx.com
Orca Healthcare
1591 West 6th Avenue Tel. 1-888-761-9451 orcahealthcare.com
SelfCare Home Health Products
43 West 6th Avenue Tel. 604-872-5800 selfcarehome.com
Shoppers Home Health Care Multiple locations shoppershomehealthcare.ca
Pharmacies:
Kerrisdale Pharmacy & Medical Supplies
London Drugs
Multiple locations londondrugs.com
Macdonald’s Prescriptions #3 Kitsilano 2188 West Broadway Tel. 604-738-0733 macdonaldsprescriptions.ca
Marks Pharmacy
3750 Oak Street Tel. 604-731-8535 markspharmacy.ca
Medical Centre Pharmacy
1175 Denman Street Tel. 604-682-4321 medicalpharmacies.com
The Medicine Shoppe
Multiple locations (East Side location) 6180 Fraser Street Tel. 604-327-3898 medicineshoppe.ca
Pacific Prescriptions & Medical Supplies
102-2607 East 49th Avenue Tel. 604-431-5538
Regency Prescriptions
Multiple locations (Kitsilano location) 1-1530 West 7th Avenue Tel. 604-695-1665 regencyrx.com
Robin’s Pharmacy
908 Commercial Drive Tel. 604-876-3784 medicinecentre.com
Shoppers Drug Mart (East Van Medical) 1750 East 10th Avenue Tel. 604-873-1677 shoppersdrugmart.ca
Shoppers Drug Mart (West Side Medical) 1780 West Broadway Tel. 604-736-6006 shoppersdrugmart.ca
West 10th Medical Pharmacy Ltd.
4307 West 10th Ave. Tel. 604-222-2028 ida.west10thmedicalpharmacy.ca
5591 West Boulevard Tel. 604-261-0311 kerrisdalepharmacy.com
Laurel Prescriptions
102-888 West 8th Avenue Tel. 604-695-1156 laurelprescriptions.com
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Activity Time: Fitness - and fun - helps slow aging mean there is something affordable for every pace and interest, too. And social interaction wards off isolation, making for happier lives. If a senior lives in a retirement residence, the daily line-up of activities is there for the asking. Bingo, movies, bus trips, chair yoga, parties… it’s a healthy good time, and many residents say they haven’t time to become elderly, with all the excitement!
by Helen K. Peterson, contributing writer
Did you hear about the 96-year-old Japanese man who is still running marathons? Well, he must be exceptional, and the majority of seniors could not even imagine trying that. But within their own boundaries, there is much to look forward to. The 2012 BC Seniors Guide (a Ministry of Health / SeniorsBC initiative) challenges the notion of geriatric inevitability with positive results. It states that seniors are redefining the concept of aging and increasing life expectancy by being more physically active and more involved in groups in their communities.
Hobbies help the body and mind to age gracefully. There are workshops to show arthritic people how to take care of their backs and joints when gardening; for those who like to stroll daily, the latest walking poles make an ergonomic difference. There are many lifelong learning options at local educational facilities, with tuition priced right for seniors, as well as recreational opportunities at the local YMCA.
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Dr. Fry had a wonderful time at the 411 Seniors Centre sing-a-long; keep up that great voice work!
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a comment on Hedy Fry, age 72, a 20-year MP of Vancouver Centre
Physical, and mental, engagement is paramount to seniors enjoying their lives and staying out of hospital or long-term care for as long as possible. Statistics Canada says just 30 per cent of the way we age is due to genetics. And you can actually reduce your risk of chronic disease and disability by activity, dietary and other means, and by avoiding falls and related injuries.
With retirement can come a lack of structure and goals, and that’s where volunteering comes in. Vancouver seniors are highly valued for their generous hours of service donated to all number of causes. Some may even choose to work part-time and be paid.
Vancouver’s wealth of activity centres, community centres and travel and leisure opportunities
Whatever seniors choose to do, “just doing it” enhances quality and longevity of life.
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COMMUNITY CENTRES AND SENIORS FITNESS
Mount Pleasant Community Centre
Vancouver Park Board Community Centres:
Renfrew Park Community Centre
Vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/ Special seniors rates apply for 65+
Britannia Community Services Centre 1661 Napier Street Tel. 604-718-5800
Champlain Heights Community Centre 3350 Maquinna Drive Tel. 604-718-6575
Coal Harbour Community Centre
480 Broughton Street Tel. 604-718-8222
Creekside Community Recreation Centre 1 Athlete’s Way Tel. 604-257-3050
Douglas Park Community Centre
801 West 22nd Avenue Tel. 604-257-8130
Dunbar Community Centre
4747 Dunbar Street Tel. 604-222-6060
False Creek Community Centre
1 Kingsway Tel. 604-257-3080
E. 22nd at Renfrew Street Tel. 604-257-8388
Roundhouse, The
181 Roundhouse Mews Tel. 604-713-1800
Sunset Community Centre
6810 Main Street Tel. 604-718-6505
Thunderbird Community Centre
2311 Cassiar Street Tel. 604-713-1818
Trout Lake Community Centre
2230 Victoria Drive Tel. 604-257-6955
West End Community Centre
870 Denman Street Tel. 604-257-8333
West Point Grey Community Centre
4397 West 2nd Avenue Tel. 604-257-8140
Fitness Resources / Locations:
BC Seniors Games Society
1318 Cartwright Street Tel. 604-257-8195
Tel. 1-778-426-2940 (Victoria) bcseniorsgames.org
Hastings Community Centre
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3096 East Hastings Street Tel. 604-718-6222
Hillcrest Centre
4575 Clancy Loranger Way Tel. 604-257-8680
Kensington Community Centre
5175 Dumfries Street Tel. 604-718-6200
Kerrisdale Community Centre
5851 West Boulevard Tel. 604-257-8100
Killarney Community Centre
6260 Killarney Street Tel. 604-718-8200
Kitsilano War Memorial Community Centre
2690 Larch Street Tel. 604-257-6976
Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre 990 West 59th Avenue Tel. 604-257-8180
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Program for fitness and healthy bones Available at many centres in Vancouver osteofit.org/find_a_class.htm
Physical Activity Line (PAL)
Get practical and trusted physical activity and healthy living information. Tel. 1-877-725-1149 (toll-free) physicalactivityline.com
Transfigure Personal Fitness Training Fit-over-50 program for active seniors 555 West 8th Avenue Tel. 778-892-2533 transfigure.ca/services/fit-over-50/
YMCA of Greater Vancouver, Langara
Specialty fitness and aquatic programs for older adults 282 West 49th Avenue Tel. 604-324-9622 (YMCA) vanymca.org/centres/langara/
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ACTIVITY CENTRES & EDUCATIONAL PURSUITS
Seniors Hub, The
Activity Centres/Clubs:
Southeast Vancouver area Tel. 604-324-6212, ext. 109 theseniorshub.org
411 Seniors Centre Society
South Granville Seniors Centre
A.S.K. Friendship Centre
South Vancouver Neighbourhood House
704-333 Terminal Avenue Tel. 604-684-8171 411seniors.bc.ca 601 East 59th Avenue Tel. 604-263-7333 askcentre.ca
Canadian Alliance of British Pensioners
816-402 West Pender Street Tel. 604-683-3445 britishpensions.com
Chown Adult Day Centre
594 East 15th Avenue Tel. 604-879-0947 adultdaycentres.org/chown
Jewish Seniors Alliance - Vancouver
949 West 49th Avenue Tel. 604-267-1555 jsalliance.org
Kitsilano Neighbourhood House Seniors Resource Centre 2425 Vine Street Tel. 604-732-7773 kitshouse.org
Lions Den Adult Day Centre
770 Commercial Drive Tel. 604-251-9024 seniors.vcn.bc.ca/ldwelcome
1440 West 12th Avenue Tel. 604-732-0812 southgranvilleseniors.ca Adult Day Centre – 3076 East 49th Avenue Tel. 604-430-6373 southvan.org/seniors/svnh-adult-day-centres/
Vancouver Second Mile Society
509 East Hastings Street Tel. 604-254-2194 vsms.ca
West End Seniors Network
Barclay Manor – 1447 Barclay Street Tel. 604-669-5051 wesn.ca
West End Seniors Network
Information & Referral – 118-1030 Denman Street Tel. 604-669-7339 wesn.ca/information-referral/
Education / training:
Active Aging Symposium
seniorsbc.ca/activeaging/symposium
Adult 55+ Education
Mennonite Senior Citizens Society of BC 1750 East 41st Avenue Tel. 604-325-1919
Some B.C. post-secondary institutions offer reduced or free tuition to seniors. aved.gov.bc.ca/adultlearning/welcome.htm
Multicultural Helping House Society
English Language Training
4812 Fraser Street Tel. 604-879-3277 helpinghouse.ca
Oakridge Seniors’ Centre
513-650 West 41st Avenue Tel. 604-263-1833 oakridgeseniors.com
Renfrew Collingwood Seniors Society
2970 East 22nd Avenue Tel. 604-430-1441 rencollseniors.ca
Free English language training for adult newcomers to B.C. (immigrants and refugees) welcomebc.ca/wbc/immigration/settle/learn/elsa/
New Horizons for Seniors
(federal grant program) hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/community_partnerships/ seniors/index.shtml
UBC Elder Scholar program
Courses at Tapestry Wesbrook cstudies.ubc.ca/liberal-arts-and-sciences/ seniors-programs/
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Your legacy to the York House School Foundation will give young women a world-class education
YHS scholarship students in civvies, making a difference in the community
Now they’re at Harvard, Pepperdine, Princeton, Trinity, UBC, and UVic For scholarship information or to leave a legacy, please contact: Priscilla Clark, Advancement & Alumnae Relations 604-730-2414 or pclark@yorkhouse.ca www.yorkhouse.ca/legacy
Maybe your granddaughter will be the next YHS scholar
Are you a senior 55+ living in the West End? Do you need some help with housekeeping? Do you have trouble getting to medical appointments? The West End Better At Home Program may be able to help! Better At Home helps seniors with simple, non-medical day-to-day tasks, such as laundry, vacuuming, cleaning the bathtub and other household chores. Cost is based on your annual income. We also offer a volunteer driver service for medical appointments. Where can you find out more? Contact Dora Ng at the West End Seniors’ Network via phone (604-669-5051) or email (betterathome@wesn.ca). She can also tell you about some of the many other programs and services offered by WESN, including weekly grocery shopping, friendly visiting and daily safety calls.
Interested in becoming a Better At Home volunteer driver? Make owning a car cool again! Contact Dora to find out how even a small commitment on your part (minimum two trips per month) can make a huge difference in the lives of seniors in our community. Better At Home is funded by the Government of British Columbia which is providing funding to the United Way of the Lower Mainland to manage the project province-wide. The West End Seniors’ Network is the lead agency for our neighbourhood.
TRANSPORTATION / TRAVEL & LEISURE
Ladies on the Go Travel Club
Great for all ages Tel. 604-659-4176 ladiesonthego.ca/tours
Transportation Helpers:
Driving – Older Drivers’ Workshops (BCAA Road Safety Foundation) incl. Living Well, Driving Well workshops Tel. 1-877-247-5551 (toll-free) bcaaroadsafety.com
North South Travel
3702 West 10th Avenue Tel. 604-736-7447 northsouthtravel.com
Rocky Mountaineer Railtours
101-369 Terminal Avenue Tel. 604-606-7245 rockymountaineer.com
handyDART Custom Transit - TransLink Tel. 604-575-6600 Transit Seniors Fare Discount Tel. 604-953-3333 translink.ca
Senior Tours Canada
160-1333 West Broadway Tel. 604-647-0100 seniortours.ca
Seniors’ Vehicle Insurance Discounts (ICBC) Tel. 604-661-2800 icbc.com/autoplan/costs/save-money/senior-discount
Travel Assistance Program (for medical travel)
Tel. 1-800-661-2668 (toll-free) health.gov.bc.ca/tapbc
Taxi Saver Program
Seniors-friendly Entertainment:
TransLink Tel. 778-452-2860 translink.ca
Arts Club Theatre
Theatres on Granville and Granville Island Tel. 604-687-1644 artsclub.com
Veteran Specialty Licence Plates
www.icbc.com/registration-licensing/specialty-plates OR British Columbia Veterans Commemorative Association Tel. 604-876-2838 bcveterans.org
Kingsgate Mall
Hosts seniors-specific events throughout the year 370 East Broadway Tel. 604-879-0144 kingsgatemall.com
Travel & Leisure Resources:
PAL Performing Arts Lodges
BC Ferries
3rd Floor, 581 Cardero Street Tel. 604-255-4312 palvancouver.org
Special seniors rates apply. Tel. 1-888-BC-FERRY (1-888-223-3779)
Senior Singles Dating site
Find a mate at any age 50plus-club.ca/dating/Canada/
Vancouver Public Library
Book Clubs and Internet fun for seniors Tel. 604-718-5800 (Brittania branch) vpl.ca/calendar/index.php
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
Continuing the tradition of affordable, Compassionate serviCe.
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Tea & Trumpets Series Tel. 604-876-3434 vancouversymphony.ca/series/13TAT/
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Robin’s Pharmacy Y O U R I N D E P E N D E N T LY O W N E D N E I G H B O U R H O O D P H A R M A C Y
People react differently to medicine as they get older, and using medications to maintain good health will likely increase. This means that you need a pharmacy that truly cares about you. At Robin’s Pharmacy, we help you:
• Understand how to take medication correctly and what the medication does for your health. • Thoroughly understand prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, and medical supplies.
• To read medication labels correctly, including dosing information and warnings. • To take medication at the appropriate times. • Understand drug allergies and their implications if you have them.
• Address problems with things like swallowing large pills, cutting pills if needed, and providing pill bottles that are easy-to-open. • Review your medication history to determine how to better improve your overall health.
This is just a small list of services we provide. Visit us at the pharmacy, and let us get to know you on a first name basis. Our biggest service that we provide is that we care and we get to know you personally. Come in and say hi!
Our Story: Robin’s Pharmacy comes by its small-town feel and approach to customer service quite honestly. “One of the biggest advantages to operating an independent pharmacy is that you get to provide care the way you want to provide it,” says Manweiler.
“We know the names of all of our customers and have very good relationships with them. I think they appreciate the level of personal service we give them, as opposed to feeling like they’re just another number at one of the larger chain stores.”
“We have a wide spectrum here — small families, professionals, the LGBT population, the elderly, First Nations and the mentally ill — so we have to understand the needs of each distinct group because it’s definitely not a homogeneous community,” says Manweiler. “We pride ourselves on being able to speak to each of those groups based on what their unique needs are. Every one of our customers has different needs, so we are very focused on providing advice or solutions that are specifically tailored toward them.”
Robin Manweiler, BSc(Pharm), MBA Pharmacist/Owner, Robin’s Pharmacy
908 Commercial Drive, Vancouver I Phone: 604-876-3784
E-mail: robin@medicinecentre.com I Web: www.medicinecentre.com
Keep Growing at Shannon Oaks
Call now for a complimentary lunch and tour 604-324-6257
All-inclusive senior living community where growing doesn’t get old. Experience the endless possibilities of social, educational, recreational and entertainment opportunties. Come spend a day with us, you’ll love life at Shannon Oaks.
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