Seniors Directory 2015

VANCOUVER 2015

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“It was Peter Rabbit that taught me to love good books.”

Few things in life are more rewarding than a thirst for knowledge.

At Tapestry Retirement Communities, we provide you with exciting opportunities to continue learning and stimulate your imagination. Whether it’s attending our seminars and classes or discovering new hobbies, Tapestry offers the encouragement and support you need to help keep you sharp.

Call us today and see what kind of individualized programs we can offer you.

Martha Krinsky sharing the giſt of reading

www.DiscoverTapestry.com Tapestry at Wesbrook Village 3338 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver BC 604.225.5000 Tapestry at Arbutus Walk 2799 Yew Street, Vancouver BC 604.736.1640

W e l co m e A wise person once told me that there’s no point in complaining about aging. “Just do it well and gracefully,” they said.

Wise words indeed. The seniors I’ve observed who are the most graceful, and doing well, are often the ones who looked into the future, planned and were always thoughtful about their next move. They were also very aware of the services and opportunities available to them.

That’s why we’ve created this guide to help you become aware of the services and opportunities in Vancouver. The seniors segment of the population is growing, and as a result specialists and experts from health to finances are ready to cater to your very specific needs.

We hope it helps. A city depends on its elders for balance, perspective and guidance. May we all age well in Vancouver wisely and gracefully.

Dee Dhaliwal Publisher, Vancouver Courier + Westender

Vancouver Seniors Guide to Health & Well-being (Vol. 2) is produced by, and is exclusive property of Vancouver Courier/ Glacier Media Inc. Copyright 2015.

Publisher: Dee Dhaliwal | Director of Sales: Tara Lalanne | News Media Features Manager: Ellyn Schriber Writers: Sandra Thomas & Davidicus Wong | Production: Bridget Greenwood To advertise in future editions of this magazine, or to enquire about other Glacier Media projects, contact News Media Features Manager Ellyn Schriber at eschriber@glaciermedia.ca

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contents LISTINGS Activity Centres & Educational Pursuits.................................................... 30 Community Centres and Seniors Fitness................................................... 28 Financial Planners, Government Tax Information..................................... 14 Government Programs & Services............................................................. 10 Government Services & Affordable Housing . ........................................... 12 Healthcare Providers (outside the home).................................................. 20 Home Care Services, Medical & Other...................................................... 24 Legacy/Charity......................................................................................... 14 Medical Supplies & Pharmacies................................................................ 26 Registered Health Charities/Political Rep’s............................................... 18 Retirement Living Residences /Assisted Living........................................... 9 Transportation/Travel & Leisure.............................................................. 32 Wills & Estates Advisors/Funeral Planning............................................... 16

Articles Office of new seniors advocate to open March 31........................................ 7 Keep learning and stay healthy................................................................. 15 It’s never too late to plan for retirement.................................................... 21 Your ultimate to do list............................................................................. 29

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Plant your legacy today.

Be forever.

Find out how at vancouverfoundation.ca/belikealice or call Kristin at 604.629.5186

#BeLikeAlice

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Office of new seniors advocate to open March 31 Sandra Thomas | sthomas@vancourier.com

One of the biggest stories of interest to seniors last year had to be the appointment of a dedicated advocate by the provincial government in March 2014.

The new appointment was made under the Seniors Advocate Act of B.C., proclaimed law in February 2013, as part of the provincial government’s Seniors Action Plan. Sending a strong message to seniors across the province, newly appointed advocate Isobel Mackenzie wasted no time in creating a working document entitled The Journey Begins: Together we can do better, a 16-page report she hopes will improve life for older adults in B.C. It’s the first such appointment in Canada.

Under the act, Mackenzie can advocate on behalf of seniors on issues such as health and personal care, transportation, housing and income supports. To that end, Mackenzie’s office will monitor services to seniors, provide information and referrals, analyze systemic issues related to health and provide recommendations to governments and service providers. Mackenzie is scheduled to begin work in her new Victoria-based office March 31.

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Seniors centres are the preventative groups...who help seniors stay healthy and independent Clemencia Gomez

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The executive director of the South Granville Seniors Centre is hopeful the advocate will benefit B.C.’s growing elderly population.

“Support for seniors is getting smaller and smaller,” said Clemencia Gomez. “I hope this seniors advocate will help us get more funding or at least better solutions.”

Mackenzie promises to protect her independence while representing seniors

Photo: Dan Toulgoet Grace Tanaka (left), Hope Rust and Eileen Eablitz (right) play a round of bridge at the South Granville Senior's Centre.

outside of government influence.

“I have seen first-hand the issues, the challenges and the choices facing our seniors, their families and their caregivers,” Mackenzie said at a press conference following the announcement last year.

“I have witnessed the profound desire of seniors to maintain their dignity and their independence. And on more than one occasion, I have been humbled by the reminder that seniors are individuals who have their own ideas about how they see themselves aging.”

Gomez hopes Mackenzie is aware of the vital role seniors centres play when it comes to helping older adults live healthy, dignified lives.

“Seniors centres are the preventative group,” said Gomez. “We’re the ones who help seniors stay healthy and independent through programs and lunches. The government should support seniors centres because they save them money.”

She added senior populations are rapidly growing in all communities and that need for support must be addressed.

“So the government should provide more funding,” said Gomez. “There have been cuts to so many programs like home support and community support.”

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RETIREMENT LIVING RESIDENCES / ASSISTED LIVING 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 Amica at Arbutus Manor

2125 Eddington Dr. Tel. 604-736-8936 amica.ca/arbutus

Cavell Gardens

2835 Sophia St. Tel. 604-637-1207 cavellgardens.com

Crofton Manor (Revera)

2803 West 41st Ave. Tel. 604-263-0921 reveraliving.com/crofton

Granville Gardens

1550 West 49th St. Tel. 604-563-3540 granvillegardens.net – opening pending 2015

Legacy Senior Living

Terraces on 7th (Retirement Concepts) 1570 West 7th Ave. Tel. 604-738-8380 retirementconcepts.com/homes/terraces

Society-run Lodges & Long-term Care Abbeyfield Houses of Vancouver Heritage House – 8264 Hudson St. Tel. 604-261-5531 abbeyfieldvancouver.com

The Cedars at Beulah Gardens

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

350-220 Cambie St. Tel. 604-648-2273 chartwell.com

Columbus Residence

704 West 69th Ave. Tel. 604-321-4405 columbusresidence.ca

611 West 41st Ave. Tel. 604-240-8550 legacyseniorliving.com

Finnish Canadian Rest Home

PARC Retirement Living

FolkStone Family Care Homes

450-1550 Alberni St. Tel. 604-408-5811 parcliving.ca

Retirement Concepts Seniors Services Ltd.

2288 Harrison Dr. Tel. 604-325-2392 finncare.ca 3589 Commercial St. Tel. 604-736-3601 folkstonecare.com

Grace Seniors Home

1090 West Georgia St. Tel. 604-662-4969 retirementconcepts.com

101-333 East Pender St. Tel. 604-633-1071

Revera Retirement Living

107-2609 East 49th Ave. Tel. 604-568-3994

Hellenic Canadian Senior Society

Head office Tel. 1-888-549-5450 reveraliving.com

Sunrise Senior Living

Sunrise of Vancouver - 999 West 57th Ave. Tel. 604-261-5799 sunriseseniorliving.com

Tapestry at the OÕKeefe-Arbutus Walk 2799 Yew St. Tel. 604-736-1640 discovertapestry.com

Tapestry at Wesbrook Village UBC

3338 Wesbrook Mall Tel. 604-225-5000 discovertapestry.com

604.876.5585 Continuing the tradition of affordable, Compassionate serviCe.

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Renfrew Care Centre (Retirement Concepts)

GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS & SERVICES

Renfrew Park Manor

For information about BC government programs and services, visit SeniorsBC.ca or call Service BC at 604-660-2421.

1880 Renfrew St. Tel. 604-255-7723 retirementconcepts.com/homes/renfrew-care-centre 3433 Renfrew St. 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 St. Tel. 604-434-4040

Weinberg Residence

Acute, Home and Community Care Services Tel. Toll free 8-1-1 Deaf/hearing-impaired (TTY), toll free 7-1-1 healthlinkbc.ca

Age-Friendly Communities

Email: AgeFriendlyBC@gov.bc.ca seniorsbc.ca/agefriendly

Alcohol and Aging: Know the Facts seniorsbc.ca/activeaging/alcohol

5650 Osler St. Tel. 604-261-9622 weinbergresidence.com

Assisted Living Registrar

There are many more long-term and assisted care facilities operated by Vancouver Coastal Health.

Go to vch.ca for details.

Ambulance Billing

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Tel. Toll free 1-866-714-3378 health.gov.bc.ca/assisted Tel. Toll free 1-800-665-7199

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Is This You Or Someone You Know? “ I’m worried about Mom.”

“I have difficulty managing in my home on my own.”

“I need help while I recover.”

“We’re all stressed

by Dad’s illness.”

Shylo Brings The Care To You. We know life can be challenging. That’s why Shylo offers four distinct Levels of Care in the home when people are challenged by age, mobility, surgery, a new baby, or a chronic or terminal illness. Which care level suits your needs or the needs of someone you love? Companion Care, Home Support, Professional Care, or Palliative & Respite Care.

Call TODaY fOr a frEE In-hOmE aSSESSmEnT. BURNABY: 604-434-9681

VANCOUVER: 604-736-6281

NORTH SHORE: 604-985-6881

Check us out online: www.Shylonursing.ca www.VancouverSeniorhealth.BlogSpot.com

BC Association of Community Response Networks

Dementia Helpline

BC Centre for Elder Advocacy and Support (BC CEAS)

Domestic Violence Helpline (VictimLink BC)

Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tel. 604-681-8651

Email: info@bccrns.ca | bccrns.ca

Tel. Toll free 1-800-563-0808 domesticviolencebc.ca/dvbc/index.page

Seniors Advocacy & Information Line (SAIL) Tel. 604-437-1940 | bcceas.ca

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

BC Palliative Care Benefits Program health.gov.bc.ca/pharme/plans

Choice in Supports for Independent Living (CSIL) Speak with your health care provider for more information. health.gov.bc.ca/hcc/csil.html

Fall Prevention

Community Services Agencies

HeretoHelp

seniorsbc.ca/stayingindependent health.gov.bc.ca/prevention/fallprevention.html

Tips on finding community organization information online. welcomebc.ca/wbc/immigration/enjoy/sports/ community.page

Congratulatory messages�Office of Protocol 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

Consumer Protection B.C.

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 Immunization Services

Tel. 604-320-1667

Contact your local public health office under “Health Authorities” in the blue pages of your phone book.

Immunizebc.ca

Crime Prevention and Community Policing Contact your local police department or RCMP detachment.

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

Medical Services Plan (Health Insurance BC) Tel. 604-683-7151 Or contact your local health authority for information on available services.

604.876.5585

Medications Matters

medmatters.ca.ca/info-public.html

Continuing the tradition of affordable, Compassionate serviCe.

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PharmaCare (Health Insurance BC) Tel. 604-683-7151 health.gov.bc.ca/pharmacare

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Residential Tenancy Branch

BC Homeowner Protection Office

Tel. 604-660-1020 Email: hsrto@gov.bc.ca | rto.gov.bc.ca

Tel. 604-646-7050

Seniors Health Care Support Line

legacy / charity

Tel. Toll free 1-877- 952-3181

Seniors Services Society (Lower Mainland only)

Vancouver Foundation

Suite 200-475 West Georgia St. Tel. 604-688-2204 vancouverfoundation.ca

Tel. 604-520-6621 Email: info@seniorsservicessociety.ca seniorsservicessociety.ca

Senior's Supplement

FINANCIAL PLANNERS / GOVERNMENT TAX INFORMATION

Targeted Initiative for Older Workers

Planners, Estate, Legacy, Real Estate Bancorp Financial

BC Ministry of Social Development Tel. Toll free 1-866-866-0800 (Press 4, then 1) eia.gov.bc.ca/programs/other.htm workbc.ca/job-seekers/special-resources/olderworkers.htm

1090 West Georgia St. Tel. 604-609-7020 bancorpfinancial.com

Telephone Device for the Deaf (Service BC) Tel. 604-775-0303 Greater Vancouver

Caligiuri financial Group Inc.

Veterans Affairs Canada

Franco Caligiuri, 200-1111 West Georgia St. Tel. 604-685-6525

Tel. Toll free (English) 1-866 522-2122 vac-acc.gc.ca

Cindy David Financial Group

WelcomeBC

WelcomeBC provides information about programs, services and resources for newcomers to B.C. Tel. 604-660-2421 | welcomebc.ca

Suite 2100-925 West Georgia St. Tel. 604-659-8020 cindydavid.ca

ClearWealth Advisors Inc.

Affordable Housing

Glenn Ayrton, 1501-1111 West Georgia St. Tel. 604-687-6808 clearwealth.ca

BC Housing and the Housing Registry Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER).

Tel. Toll free 1-800-257-7756 Tel. (Greater Vancouver) 604-433-2218 bchousing.org/Initiatives/Providing/SAFER

Desjardins Financial Security Independent Tyler Hoffman, 312-1205 Howe St. Tel. 778-231-5876 tylerhoffman.ca

DLD Financial Group Ltd.

Kelly Ho, 1200-1111 West Georgia St. Tel. 604-681-7185 ext. 1 didfinancial.com

Elementus Wealth Management Inc.

604.876.5585

Jeff Devlin, 1200-1111 West Georgia St. Tel. 604-681-4493 | elementuswealth.com

Continuing the tradition of affordable, Compassionate serviCe.

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Financial Advisors Brokerage Group Inc. Randall Reynolds, 1638 West 1st Ave. Tel. 604-484-6224 | thefabgroup.com

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Keep learning and stay healthy

Sandra Thomas | sthomas@vancourier.com

According to a program coordinator with Vancouver Community College, the number of Baby Boomers and seniors continuing their education is growing.

“Some people are committed to lifelong learning,” said Jennifer Gossen, “but others are taking courses to keep their skills current within the industry they work.”

Gossen said while there are still many seniors pursuing hobbies, such as photography, how to use a computer or cooking, others are enrolled in programs such as graphic design and technical writing or taking management and leadership courses as a way to stay current.

“Many older adults attending courses today are still working,” said Gossen. “That’s the difference I’m seeing.”

Meanwhile, Dr. Roger Wong, clinical professor of geriatric medicine at the University of B.C., said continued learning is a great way for seniors to improve brain health, particularly if it’s a new exercise routine.

“I support the use of exercise programs for individual health as a way to maintain balance and for brain health,” said Wong. “It’s a way to increase the health of blood vessels to reduce the risk of stroke.”

Wong added continued learning is an activity that can improve a senior’s quality of life.

“As for the health benefits, as far as medical research goes there is no concrete evidence, but there is evidence the absence of continued learning can affect your quality of life,” said Wong, who served as president of the Canadian Geriatrics Society from 2011 to 2013.

Wong added it’s not just the act of learning that’s beneficial, but also the socialization that goes along with it.

“It gives seniors a sense of community and motivation to get out of the house,” said Wong. “It helps them stay connected.”

The Vancouver School Board’s Continuing Education program was recently integrated with Langara College. Visit langara.bc.ca/ continuing-studies. Meanwhile Simon Fraser University offers courses for adults aged 55 and older through its continuing education program. Visit sfu.ca/continuing-studies. The University of B.C. offers Elder Scholar courses designed to meet the needs of retired and semi-retired adults, but are open to all older learners. Course formats include lectures, seminars, study groups and walking tours.

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I support the use of exercise programs ... as a way to maintain balance and for brain health.

Dr. Roger Wong

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Additional learning opportunities for seniors include One Day @ UBC offered Saturdays at the UBC Point Grey campus.

These single-day courses provide easy and affordable access to top experts in their field – and the small class size ensures ample opportunities for discussion. As well, for more than 30 years, UBC Continuing Studies has offered the Ageless Pursuits Summer Lecture Series, program featuring morning lectures on topics such as art, archaeology, literature, political science and history. Special rates apply for participants aged 55 or older.

Visit cstudies.ubc.ca/seniors or call 604822-1444 for more information.

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WILLS & ESTATES ADVISORS / FUNERAL PLANNING

Freedom 55 Financial

Joshua Simpson, 600-1508 West Broadway Tel. 604-732-1508 ext. 777 joshuasimpson.ca

Planning ahead and making sure all the final touches are in place is the best way to avoid controversy, detail all probate issues, and ensure your loved ones and heirs are taken care of.

Investors Group

Jim Doyle, 770-666 Burrard St. Tel. 604-682-5431 | jimdoyle.ca

Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning Law Firms Bell Alliance Lawyers & Notaries Public

RBC Dominion Securities Inc.

Peter Wu, 33rd floor, 1055 West Georgia St. Tel. 604-257-7633 | peterwu.ca

Estate Planning experts 201-1367 West Broadway Tel. 604-873-8723 | bellalliance.ca

RJ Evans and Associates

Richard James Evans, 204-2065 West 4th Ave. Tel. 604-682-8393

Boughton Law Corporation

Rogers Group Financial Advisors

James D. Baird - Wills, Trusts and Estates Group 700-595 Burrard St. Tel. 604-687-6789 boughtonlaw.com

Brett Simpson, 5th floor, 1770 West 7th Ave. Tel. 604-732-6551 ext. 733 rogersgroup.com

Clark Wilson LLP

TFP Investment Counsel Corp.

David Jones, 1401-675 West Hastings St. Tel. 604-687-5884 | investwell.ca

Mark Weintraub, senior estate and trust litigator 900-885 West Georgia St. Tel. 604-687-5700 cwilson.com

Thorne Insurance & Financial

Davis LLP

Michael Thorne, 925-1045 Howe St. Tel. 604-688-5158 | thornefinancial.ca

Mary Hamilton - Wills, Estates and Trusts Group 2800, Park Place 666 Burrard St. Tel. 604-687-9444 | davis.ca

ZLC Financial Group

Janine A.S. Thomas Law Corporation

Heidi Pullem, 1200-666 Burrard St. Tel. 604-688-7208 | heidipullem.com

Estate Planning Consultation, Wills Preparation 200-736 Granville St. Tel. 604-915-7113 thomaslaw.ca

Government Financial Information:

Canada Revenue Agency Tel. Tax Information Phone Service, Toll free 1-800-267-6999 Taxpayer Services Information Line (B.C.) Tel. Toll free 1-877-387-3332

Legacy Tax + Trust Lawyers

Tax & Trust, Estate Planning 609 Granville St. Tel. 604-631-1298 legacylawyers.com

Federal Income Security

Beck, Robinson & Company

Tel. English, Toll free 1-800-277-9914 Tel. Deaf/hearing impaired (TDD), Toll free 1-800-255-4786 servicecanada.gc.ca

Home Owner Grant for Seniors

Richard C. Robinson 700-686 West Broadway Tel. 604-874-0204

Westside Family Law

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

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Mark G. Perry, Estate Litigation 420-1367 West Broadway Tel. 604-734-7911 perrylawbc.com

Wills, Probate, Trustees Dial-a-Law Library

(funded by the Law Foundation of BC) Tel. 604-687-4680 | dialalaw.org

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Ministry of Justice

Vancouver Memorial Services and Cremation 5505 Fraser St. Tel. 604-325-8251 vancouvercrematorium.com

About Wills and Estates ag.gov.bc.ca/courts/other/wills_estates.htm

PeopleÕs Law School

Tel. 604-331-5400 Email: info@publiclegaled.bc.ca publiclegaled.bc.ca

REGISTERED HEALTH CHARITIES / POLITICAL REPÕS

Public Guardian and Trustee (PGT) of British Columbia Tel. 604-660-4444 | trustee.bc.ca

Funeral Homes and Memorial Services Amherst Funeral & Cremation Services Inc. 1209-207 West Hastings St. Tel. 604-229-1013 amherstcremation.com

Seniors and their families benefit from the caring and knowledgeable people who run the provinces many charities. Contact your favourite one for assistance or to make a legacy donation. Plus, contacts for your ridings.

Health-related Non-profit Organizations ALS Society of British Columbia

1233-13551 Commerce Pkwy, Richmond Tel. 604-278-2257 | alsbc.ca

First Memorial Funeral Services 602 Kingsway Tel. 604-876-5585 firstmemorialfuneral.com

Alzheimer Society of B.C.

300-828 West 8th Ave. Tel. 604-681-6530 alzheimerbc.org

Hamilton-Harron Funeral Centre & Cremation Ltd.

5390 Fraser St. Tel. 604-325-7441 dignitymemorial.ca/Hamilton-funeral-home

Arthritis Answers Line (AAL)

For every question, there is an answer.

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday Tel. 604-875-5051

Kearney Funeral Services Ltd.

1096 West Broadway Tel. 604-736-0268 kearneyfs.com

Arthritis Society BC & Yukon

895 West 10th Ave. Tel. 604-714-5550 arthritis.ca/bc

Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels BC Ltd. 3398 Dunbar St. Tel. 778-330-7799 mbfunerals.com

BC Cancer Agency

600 West 10th Ave. Tel. 604-877-6000 bccancer.bc.ca

Mount Pleasant Universal Funeral Home 306 East 11th Ave. Tel. 604-255-5444 mountpleasantfuneral.com

BC Cancer Foundation

150-686 West Broadway Tel. 604-877-6040 bccancerfoundation.com

BC Children's Hospital Foundation

938 West 28th Ave. Tel. 604-875-2444 bcchf.ca

Canadian Blood Services

4750 Oak St. Tel. 1-888-236-6283 blood.ca

604.876.5585 Continuing the tradition of affordable, Compassionate serviCe.

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Canadian Cancer Society, BC and Yukon Division

565 West 10th Ave. Tel. 604-872-4400 cancer.ca

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Canadian Diabetes Association

Political Representatives Vancouver City Hall

360-1385 West 8th Ave. Tel. 604-732-1331 diabetes.ca

Tel. To reach civic members, call 3-1-1 Vancouver.ca

Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C. and Yukon

Local Provincial MLAÕs

1216 West Broadway Tel. 604-736-4088 heartandstroke.bc.ca

Vancouver-Fairview: George Heyman Vancouver-False Creek: Sam Sullivan 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

Inspire Health Integrative Cancer Care

200-1330 West 8th Ave. Tel. 604-734-7125 inspirehealth.ca

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada 1103-4720 Kingsway, Burnaby Tel. 604-689-3144 mssociety.ca/bc

Osteoporosis Society of Canada (B.C. Division)

Downtown and Kerrisdale Branches Tel. Toll free (English) 1-800-463-6842 osteoporosis.ca

Local Federal MPÕs

Vancouver Centre: Hedy Fry Vancouver East: Libby Davies Vancouver Kingsway: Don Davies Vancouver Quadra: Joyce Murray Vancouver South: Wai Young parl.gc.ca

Parkinson Society British Columbia

600-890 Pender St. Tel. 604-662-3240 Parkinson.bc.ca

Tapestry Foundation for Health Care

3080 Prince Edward St. Tel. 604-877-8335 tapestryfoundation.ca

HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS (outside the home)

VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation

190-855 West 12th Ave. Tel. 604-875-4676 vghfoundation.ca

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.

Audiologists / Hearing Clinics Expert Hearing Solutions

2681 East 49th Ave. Tel. 604-437-4327 3479 Dunbar St. Tel. 604-437-427 experthearingsolutions.com

Precision Hearing Clinic

2484 East Hastings St. Tel. 604-215-3345 2740 Commercial Drive Tel. 604-681-1652 precisionhearing.co

604.876.5585 Continuing the tradition of affordable, Compassionate serviCe.

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Sound Hearing Clinic

207-1160 Burrard St. Tel. 778-724-1228 soundhearingclinic.com

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It's never too late to plan for retirement Start now, says estate planner Sandra Thomas | sthomas@vancourier.com

Be honest. Raise your hands if you started planning for retirement in your twenties.

Thirties? Forties?

You’re not alone if planning for retirement and life as a senior was not a priority as you finished school, travelled, raised a family and worked hard to make ends meet. But according to estate planning adviser Cindy David, no matter what your age, it’s still not too late to plan for your financial future.

“The time is right now for all ages,” advises David, president of Cindy David Financial.

“Don’t feel bad because you waited to start planning, but the sooner you get started, the fewer surprises you’ll have along the way.”

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Advance care planning gives seniors a voice...and the knowledge and tools they may need.

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David said the typical Canadian uses their twenties to accumulate and (hopefully) pay off debt and their thirties to begin making more money and start a family. David added many Canadians in their forties simply keep their heads down and continue to work hard. That’s the time, David said, many ask, “Now that I have some money, where should I put it?”

As for retirement planning, David said it’s typical to see clients about five years prior to their actual retirement. She noted with Vancouver’s high cost of real estate, even homeowners with no mortgage can’t count on any equity should they decide to sell and stay in the city.

“Maybe their home is 40 years old and they want to sell it and move into a condo with new appliances and some space,” said David. “In Vancouver, that’s more of a sideways move and they’re not going to see any equity.”

David added a good place to begin finding solid financial advice often starts at an individual’s bank and evolves to an estate planner.

Seniors should also plan for their future when it comes to their health, and again, it’s rarely too late to start. According to the provincial government’s website SeniorsBC.ca, many seniors wish they’d started planning earlier.

Those who start planning now can be assured they’ve done their best today for tomorrow and have the tools to make the most of later life, maintain health and independence, have greater control over decisions, have a positive retirement and reduce or avoid costs for health care and other services.

As well, advance care planning should be considered, which includes thinking about and writing down wishes or instructions for future health care treatment in the event a senior becomes incapable of deciding for themselves. Advance care planning gives seniors a voice and family or friends the knowledge and tools they may need to make decisions on their behalf.

In Vancouver, the 411 Seniors Centre offers free counselling on everything from income tax to housing, health to legal advice. Visit 411seniors.bc.ca and seniorsBC.ca for more information.

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Sound Idears Inc.

Marpole Optometry Clinic

650 West 41st Ave. Tel. 604-708-9780 soundidears.com

8679 Granville St. Tel. 604-696-8933

Mount Pleasant Optometry Centre

Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

104 East Broadway Tel. 604-874-7302 aokvancouver.com

2125 West 7th Ave. Tel. 604-736-7391 widhh.com

Pacific Eye Doctors

4292 Dunbar St. Tel. 604-739-2022 pacificeyedoctors.ca

Dentists / Denturists Alex Hupka, Denturist

Medical Practitioners (various) Backs In Action Wellness Centre

8055 Anderson Rd, Richmond Tel. 604-279-9151 | bcdenturist.ca

203-1750 East 10th Ave. Tel. 604-876-9977 backsinaction.ca

Hastings Denture Clinic

2609 East Hastings St. Tel. 604-255-9433

Balance Acupuncture & Massage

105-4338 Main St. Tel. 604-873-3717 balanceam.com

Kerrisdale Denture Clinic

2152 West 41st Ave. Tel. 604-263-7478 kerrisdaledenture clinic.com

Collingwood Physiotherapy and Wellness 3419 Kingsway Tel. 604-569-3419 collingwoodphysio.com

Dr. Marianna Klimek Inc.

202-2929 Commercial Dr. Tel. 604-876-5678 mariannaklimek.com

Foot Solutions

2620 West Broadway Tel. 604-267-7463 footsolutions.com/vancouver

Lopareva Denture Clinic

116 West Broadway Tel. 604-677-0061 loparevadentureclinic.com

Diamond Geriatrics Inc.

288 West 8th Ave. Tel. 604-874-7764 diamondgeriatrics.com

Victoria Drive Denture

5477 Victoria Dr. Tel. 604-325-1914 mydentures.ca

Greig Associates X-ray and Bone Density 219-650 West 41st Ave. Tel. 604-261-3177 greigassociates.com

Dr. Vincent Y Yoshida

1750 West 10th Ave. Tel. 604-874-1221 dryoshida.com

Kerrisdale Family Foot Clinic

2309 West 41st Ave. Tel. 604-261-2611 vancouverfootdoctor.com

Optometrists / Eyecare Archer Bissonnette & Rea

Lions Laser & Skin Centre

104-1668 West Broadway Tel. 604-733-1611 5757 Balsam St. Tel. 604-261-8151 fyidoctors.com

835 West 10th Ave. Tel. 604-875-4682 skincarecentre.ca

South Granville Naturopathic Clinic Ltd.

Association of BC Optometrists

214-3195 Granville St. Tel. 604-738-3858 drlederman.com

610-2525 Willow St. Tel. 604-737-9907 optometrists.bc.ca

Hakim Optical

Vancouver Naturopathic Clinic

1408 Kingsway Tel. 604-630-2020 1088-1092 West Broadway Tel. 604-630-3126 2801 Main St. Tel. 604-630-0250 hakimoptical.ca

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1308 West 8th Ave. Tel. 604-738-2111 vancouvernaturopathic clinic.com

Vancouver Spine Care Centre

102-1678 West Broadway Tel. 604-873-6029 vancouverspinecarecentre.com

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Vitality Traditional Chinese Medicine

Healthy Food Delivery Better Meals

3722 Oak St. Tel. 604-569-1773 vitalitychinesemedicine.com

Affordable meal delivery to Vancouver seniors.

Tel. 604-299-1877 | bettermeals.ca

Westside Chiropractic & Associates

1430 West 7th Ave. Tel. 604-738-2503 westside-chiropractic.com

Meals on Wheels Vancouver/Richmond Hot meals delivered to your door. c/o Health & Home Care Society Tel. 604-732-7638 | carebc.ca

Healthcare Clinics and Centres (WI = indicates walk-in clinic on site)

StongÕs

Balance Medical Centre Inc.

Grocery Delivery Service Tel. 604-630-3154 | stongs.com

1590 West 7th Ave. Tel. 604-569-0488 balancemedical.ca

Care Point Medical Centres

Westside Mobile Food Market

Five locations in Vancouver Tel. 604-205-9466 | cbi.ca/web/carepoint

Seasonal produce pop-up shops, from July-Sept.

Tel. 604-484-8629 plantednetwork.ca

Commercial Drive Walk-in Clinic

WI -1515 Commercial Dr. Tel. 604-255-5922 cdclinic.ca

Copeman Healthcare Centre

HOME CARE SERVICES, MEDICAL & OTHER

CR+ Crossroads Healthcare Clinics

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.

400-1128 Hornby St. Tel. 604-707-2273 copemanhealthcare.com WI - 350-507 West Broadway Tel. 604-568-7229 crwalkin.com

False Creek Healthcare

555 West 8th Ave. Tel. 1-800-815-9338 falsecreekhealthcare.com

Kerrisdale Station Medical Clinic

WI - 2077 West 42nd Ave. Tel. 604-261-9494 kerrisdalemedical.com

Khatsahlano Medical Clinics

WI - 2685 West Broadway Tel. 604-731-9187 WI - 920 Seymour St. Tel. 604-257-2630 khatsclinic.ca

Pacific Medical Clinic

WI - 2032 Kingsway Tel. 604-874-5555

Seymour Health Centre

1530 West 7th Ave. Tel. 604-738-2151 seymourhealth.ca

Home Services, Medical Advance Nursing Care

114 West Broadway Tel. 604-563-5068

Evergreen Nursing Services Ltd.

3057 West 33rd Ave. 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

Tel. 604-420-7800 | karphomecare.com

Nurse Next Door

Professional Home Care Services 320-5511 West Boulevard Tel. 604-228-4357 nursenextdoor.com

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Free Dental Consultation MK Pontic

The ‘MK Pontic’ is a unique treatment option used to replace a single missing tooth that does not require reduction of the adjacent teeth. While not available for all individuals it can offer tooth replacement that is both cost effective and minimally invasive. It lasts for years at a cost of only

Before

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500

$

Affordable, esthetic dentistry for seniors

Before

After

Cantilever Bridge

This is formed by a pontic (artificial tooth) attached to the crown on one side and supported by a metal loop embedded in the adjacent tooth by the use of composite bonding. Only one of the teeth adjacent to the gap needs to be prepared for the crown. The Cantilever Bridge with composite splint is conservative and successful restoration.

Great esthetics without braces

Before

After

We offer family and cosmetic dentistry, braces, dentures, implants and wisdom teeth extractions.

Dr. Marianna Klimek & Associate Dentists

202-2929 Commercial Dr. @ 13th Ave www.mkpontic.com • 604.876.5678

Premier Homecare Services

SeniorÕs Edge

402-1788 West Broadway Tel. 604-636-1902 premierhomecareservices.com

Tel. 604-789-6609 | seniorsedge.ca

Seniors Next Move

Tel. 604-889-7706 | seniorsnextmove.ca

Pro Vita Care Management

2455 East Broadway Tel. 604-215-8461 provita.ca

MEDICAL SUPPLIES & PHARMACIES

Retire at Home Services

22-1089 West Broadway Tel. 604-322-4663 retireathomevancouver.com

Whatever your needs, Vancouver’s medical equipment suppliers and dedicated pharmacists can assist you with quality service and a host of health care solutions. Check out these community retailers, waiting to serve you.

Senior Helpers Vancouver

135-555 West 12th Ave. Tel. 604-568-7086 seniorcarevancouver.ca/care-vancouver

Shylo Nursing & Home Healthcare

Medical Equipment Acorn Stairlifts Canada Ltd.

410-1917 West 4th Ave. | Tel. 604-696-4226 shylonursing.ca

206-2055 Pendrell St. Tel. 604-282-7500 acornstairlifts.ca

We Care Home Health Services

10-5763 Oak St. | Tel. 604-264-9003 wecare.ca

Clinical Sleep Solutions

Home Services, Non-Medically Specific A Helping Hand Organizing Service

Lancaster Medical Supplies & Prescriptions

103-805 West Broadway Tel. 604-875-1440 clinicalsleep.com

601 West Broadway Tel. 604-873-8585

Janet at Tel. 778-990-8768 ahelpinghand.ca

Life Supply

2136 East Hastings St. Tel. 604-336-0622 lifesupply.com

Changing Places Vancouver

P.O. Box 21021, 11-200 Burrard St. Tel. 778-628-0725 | vancouvermoves.ca

MacdonaldÕs Home Health Care

Multiple locations (Store No. 2) 746 West Broadway | macdonaldsrx.com

Driving Miss Daisy SeniorsÕ Services

Tel. 778-229-3468: East Van Tel. 604-723-7247: Vancouver South Tel. 604-290-8874: V ancouver Westside & Downtown drivingmissdaisy.net

Orca Healthcare

1591 West 6th Ave. Tel. 1-888-761-9451 orcahealthcare.com

Easy Transitions Relocation Services 1400-1500 West Georgia St. Tel. 778-373-4908 easytransitions.ca

Everything Organized

Tel. 604-314-3604 | everythingorganized.net

The Homecare gals

Tel. 604-787-9300 | homecaregals.com

New Interiors: New-i 55 Plus

Tel. 604-326-0001 | newinteriors.com

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SelfCare Home Health Products

43 West 6th Ave. Tel. 604-872-5800 selfcarehome.com

Shoppers Home Health Care

202-370 East Broadway Tel. 604-876-4186 2790 Oak St. Tel. 604-739-4645 shoppershomehealthcare.ca

Pharmacies Kerrisdale Pharmacy & Medical Supplies 5591 West Boulevard Tel. 604-261-0311 kerrisdalepharmacy.com

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Laurel Prescriptions

102-888 West 8th Ave. Tel. 604-695-1156 laurelprescriptions.com

London Drugs

londondrugs.com or healthy heart clinics at londondrugs.com/healthyheart

Macdonald's Prescriptions #3 Kitsilano 2188 West Broadway Tel. 604-738-0733 macdonaldsprescriptions.ca

Marks Pharmacy

3750 Oak St. Tel. 604-731-8535 markspharmacy.ca

Medical Centre Pharmacy

1175 Denman St. Tel. 604-682-4321 medicalpharmacies.com

Pacific Prescriptions & Medical Supplies

102-2607 East 49th Ave. Tel. 604-431-5538

Regency Prescriptions

COMMUNITY CENTRES AND SENIORS FITNESS Live a long, healthy life by participating in fitness opportunities of all types, geared fro your lifestyles and fitness level. Go on, take a hike!

Vancouver Park Board Community Centres Special seniors rates apply for 65+. vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture

Britannia Community Services Centre 1661 Napier St. Tel. 604-718-5800

Champlain Heights Community Centre 3350 Maquinna Dr. Tel. 604-718-6575

Coal Harbour Community Centre

480 Broughton St. Tel. 604-718-8222

Creekside Community Recreation Centre 1 Athlete’s Way Tel. 604-257-3050

Multiple locations (Kitsilano location) 1-1530 West 7th Ave. Tel. 604-695-1665 regencyrx.com

Douglas Park Community Centre

Regency Prescriptions

4747 Dunbar St. Tel. 604-222-6060

Multiple locations (West Side location) 130-809 West 41st Ave. Tel. 604-266-5355 regencyrx.com

RobinÕs Pharmacy

908 Commercial Dr. Tel. 604-876-3784

Shoppers Drug Mart (East Van Medical) 1750 East 10th Ave. Tel. 604-873-1677 shoppersdrugmart.ca

Shoppers Drug Mart (West Side Medical)

801 West 22nd Ave. Tel. 604-257-8130

Dunbar Community Centre

False Creek Community Centre

1318 Cartwright St. Tel. 604-257-8195

Hastings Community Centre

3096 East Hastings St. Tel. 604-718-6222

Hillcrest Centre

4575 Clancy Loranger Way Tel. 604-257-8680

Kensington Community Centre

5175 Dumfries St. Tel. 604-718-6200

1780 West Broadway Tel. 604-736-6006 shoppersdrugmart.ca

Kerrisdale Community Centre

West 10th Medical Pharmacy Ltd.

Killarney Community Centre

4307 West 10th Ave. Tel. 604-222-2028 ida.west10thmedicalpharmacy.ca

5851 West Boulevard Tel. 604-257-8100 6260 Killarney St. Tel. 604-718-8200

Kitsilano War Memorial Community Centre 2690 Larch St. Tel. 604-257-6976

Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre 990 West 59th Ave. Tel. 604-257-8180

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Your ultimate to do list Davidicus Wong, M.D.

Life is ironic.

We spend at least 12 years of our youth in school, attending to lessons so that we can avoid mistakes on our tests. Then in the rest of our lives, the tests come first, we make mistakes and learn from them.

As children, our parents seem to change more than we do. When we are young children, our parents are cool and know everything. When we become teenagers, they are totally uncool and know nothing. When we become adults, they may not be cool but they’ve become wise.

When we are young, we have the energy and time to travel around the world and accomplish the things we’ve always wanted to do but not enough money. When we are parents, we have a little less energy and a little more money, but not enough time. And when we are old with enough money saved and plenty of time, we may no longer be able to travel (or afford the medical travel insurance).

“

With age comes discernment.

We learn what matters most...

”

When we are young, we have a list of ambitions – the things we wish to achieve in life. As we go about our lives, raise our families, juggle our relationships and attend to our work, we accumulate an ever growing to do list.

With age comes discernment. We learn what matters most and what deserves our attention. Though the list we bring to our doctors grows longer, our most important to do list is shorter.

What should be on your Ultimate To Do List in the senior years?

Express your positive feelings. The greatest

tragedy in life is that most of us die not knowing how we touched the lives of others and how much we were loved. Don’t miss an opportunity to express your love and gratitude to the most important people in your life.

Let go of everything that holds you back from being at peace with yourself and your life. This may mean letting go of the past, forgiving others and forgiving yourself.

Make clear decisions about what kind of medical care you would want if you couldn’t make decisions for yourself in the future. This may include the decision not to have CPR or life support. Discuss this with your loved ones and your family doctor.

Ensure that you have all the medical information that doctors would need in case you required urgent or emergency care. This would include your list of medications and a one-page summary of your medical history (allergies, family history, chronic conditions, operations and significant past illnesses).

If there’s one thing you’ve always wanted to do, why haven’t you done it yet?

Dr. Davidicus Wong is a family physician. For more on achieving your positive potential at every age: davidicuswong.wordpress.com.

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Mount Pleasant Community Centre

Transfigure Personal Fitness Training

1 Kingsway Tel. 604-257-3080

Fit-over-50 program for active seniors.

555 West 8th Ave. Tel. 778-892-2533 transfigure.ca/services/fit-over-50

Renfrew Park Community Centre

E. 22nd at Renfrew St. Tel. 604-257-8388

YMCA of Greater Vancouver, Langara

Specialty fitness and aquatic programs for older adults.

282 West 49th Ave. Tel. 604-324-9622 vanymca.org/centres/langara

The Roundhouse

181 Roundhouse Mews Tel. 604-713-1800

Sunset Community Centre

6810 Main St. Tel. 604-718-6505

Thunderbird Community Centre

ACTIVITY CENTRES & EDUCATIONAL PURSUITS

2311 Cassiar St. Tel. 604-713-1818

Trout Lake Community Centre

2230 Victoria Dr. Tel. 604-257-6955

For social outings, making friends and playing games (for mental acuity and for fun), Vancouver’s activity centres provide venues open to seniors of all walks of life. Plus, life-long learning options.

West End Community Centre

870 Denman St. Tel. 604-257-8333

West Point Grey Community Centre

Activity Centres/Clubs 411 Seniors Centre Society

4397 West 2nd Ave. Tel. 604-257-8140

704-333 Terminal Ave. Tel. 604-684-8171 411seniors.bc.ca

Fitness Resources / Locations Active Choices

A.S.K. Friendship Centre

Physical Activity Coaching Tel. 604-566-1492 Email: angela.activechoices@shaw.ca

601 East 59th Ave. Tel. 604-263-7333 askcentre.ca

BC Seniors Games Society

Canadian Alliance of British Pensioners

Tel. Victoria 1-778-426-2940 bcseniorsgames.org

816-402 West Pender St. Tel. 604-683-3445 britishpensions.com

Chown Adult Day Centre

Love Your Age

594 East 15th Ave. Tel. 604-879-0947 adultdaycentres.org/chown

Personal & Group Fitness Tel. 604-230-1726 loveyourage.ca

Jewish Seniors Alliance - Vancouver

Move for Life! DVD

Move for Life! can be downloaded from the SeniorsBC website. seniorsbc.ca/activeaging/physical/move_for_life.html Program for fitness and healthy bones Available at many centres in Vancouver osteofit.org/find_a_class.htm

Lions Den Adult Day Centre

770 Commercial Dr. Tel. 604-251-9024 seniors.vcn.bc.ca/ldwelcome

Get practical and trusted physical activity and healthy living information to improve your health through tailored physical activity.

Tel. Toll free 1-877-725-1149 physicalactivityline.com

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Kitsilano Neighbourhood House

Seniors Resource Centre - 2425 Vine St. Tel. 604-732-7773 | kitshouse.org

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Physical Activity Line (PAL)

949 West 49th Ave. Tel. 604-267-1555 jsalliance.org

Mennonite Senior Citizens Society of BC 1750 East 41st Ave. Tel. 604-325-1919

Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House 800 East Broadway Tel. 604-879-8208

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Aging has never looked better.

You’ve never seen retirement communities quite like this. Introducing Independent Living+, providing exclusive programs and classes to stimulate body and mind, with nutritional expertise and consultative Wellness Nurses at every residence. Aging never looked and felt so good.

Visit parcliving.ca or call 1.855.578.7272 to book a complimentary tour.

parcliving.ca

Multicultural Helping House Society 4812 Fraser St. Tel. 604-879-3277 helpinghouse.ca

Oakridge SeniorsÕ Centre

513-650 West 41st Ave. Tel. 604-263-1833 oakridgeseniors.com

Renfrew Collingwood Seniors Society 2970 East 22nd Ave. Tel. 604-430-1441 rencollseniors.ca

The Seniors Hub

Southeast Vancouver area.

Tel. 604-324-6212, ext. 109 theseniorshub.org

South Granville Seniors Centre

1440 West 12th Ave. Tel. 604-732-0812 southgranvilleseniors.ca

South Vancouver Neighbourhood House

Adult Day Centre – 3076 East 49th Ave. Tel. 604-430-6373 southvan.org/seniors/svnh-adult-day-centres

Vancouver Second Mile Society 509 East Hastings St. Tel. 604-254-2194 | vsms.ca

West End Seniors Network

Barclay Manor – 1447 Barclay St. Tel. 604-669-5051 | wesn.ca

West End Seniors Network

Information & Referral – 118-1030 Denman St. Tel. 604-669-7339 wesn.ca/information-referral

New Horizons for Seniors

(federal grant program) hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/community_partnerships/ seniors/index.shtml

Volunteer BC

Tel. 604-873-5877 | volunteerbc.bc.ca

TRANSPORTATION / TRAVEL & LEISURE Transportation Helpers Driving - Older DriversÕ Workshops (BCAA Road Safety Foundation)

incl. Living Well, Driving Well workshops Tel. (Toll free): 1-877-247-5551 bcaaroadsafety.com

Driving Miss Daisy

Tel. 7 78-229-3468: East Van 604-723-7247: Vancouver South 604-290-8874: Vancouver Downtown & Westside drivingmissdaisy.com

handyDART Custom Transit - TransLink Tel. 604-575-6600 Transit Seniors Fare Discount Tel. 604-953-3333 | translink.ca

SeniorsÕ Vehicle Insurance Discounts (ICBC) Tel. 604-661-2800 icbc.com/autoplan/costs/save-money/seniordiscount

Taxi Saver Program (TransLink) Tel. 778-452-2860 | translink.ca

Education / training Active Aging Symposium

seniorsbc.ca/activeaging/symposium

Adult 55+ Education

Some B.C. post-secondary institutions offer reduced or free tuition to seniors. aved.gov.bc.ca/adultlearning/welcome.htm

English Language Training

Free English language training for adult newcomers to B.C. (immigrants and refugees). welcomebc.ca/wbc/immigration/settle/learn/elsa

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Veteran Specialty Licence Plates

icbc.com/registration-licensing/specialty-plates OR British Columbia Veterans Commemorative Association Tel. 604-876-2838 | bcveterans.org

Travel & Leisure Resources BC Ferries

Special seniors rates apply.

Tel. 1-888-BC-FERRY (1-888-223-3779)

Ladies on the Go Travel Club

Great for all ages.

Tel. 604-659-4176 | ladiesonthego.ca/tours

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North South Travel

3702 West 10th Ave. Tel. 604-736-7447 northsouthtravel.com

Rocky Mountaineer Railtours

101-369 Terminal Ave. Tel. 604-606-7245 rockymountaineer.com

Senior Tours Canada

160-1333 West Broadway Tel. 604-647-0100 seniortours.ca

Travel Assistance Program

(for medical travel) Tel. (Toll free): 1-800-661-2668 health.gov.bc.ca/tapbc

Seniors-friendly Entertainment Arts Club Theatre Theatres on Granville and Granville Island.

Tel. 604-687-1644 | artsclub.com

Kingsgate Mall

Hosts seniors-specific events throughout the year.

370 East Broadway Tel. 604-879-0144 kingsgatemall.com

PAL Performing Arts Lodges

3rd Floor, 581 Cardero St. Tel. 604-255-4312 palvancouver.org

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

Tea & Trumpets Series.

Tel. 604-876-3434 vancouversymphony.ca/series/13TAT

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