October 6, 2019
The chance of falling increases as you get older - yet many falls and fall-related injuries can be prevented.Featured Articles
December 4, 2015
Have you started planning for your aging well journey? Find out how these British Columbians from across the province are planning to age well.
October 2, 2015
If you are an older adult or care for a senior, it’s important to know where to go for help and support.
October 2, 2015
Many seniors are the targets of fraud and scams. You may not be able to recover funds lost, so the best defense is to learn about common types of scams and fraud and avoid becoming a victim.
October 2, 2015
Now’s the time to think about the lifestyle you want in retirement and estimate funds you will need. Look at your retirement benefits and pensions and see how to increase your financial security.
October 2, 2015
Keeping our minds strong is as important as keeping our bodies fit. Lifelong learning means we continue to learn new skills and knowledge throughout our lifetime. This is an important part of healthy, active aging.
October 2, 2015
Choose to leave a legacy by passing on something important and meaningful to you, or make a difference in someone’s life through something you said or did. Everyone leaves a legacy.
October 2, 2015
Volunteers offer their time and skills for many reasons. Volunteering helps you expand and grow, meet new people, be creative, feel valued, and help shape the community you live in.
October 2, 2015
Being socially active and engaged in the community keeps you healthy - mentally and physically. In fact, people with strong social networks tend to be more active, feel happier, and are more supported.
October 2, 2015
Keep your social circles from getting smaller as you face life’s ups and downs. Give back and get involved to keep your spirits up and stay well.Pages
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December 4, 2015
Have you started planning for your aging well journey? Find out how these British Columbians from across the province are planning to age well.
October 1, 2015
Being active and maintaining your fitness is an excellent way to stay well as you age. Older adults are more likely to be inactive so take steps to protect your health.October 2, 2015
Being socially active and engaged in the community keeps you healthy - mentally and physically. In fact, people with strong social networks tend to be more active, feel happier, and are more supported.October 2, 2015
If you are an older adult or care for a senior, it’s important to know where to go for help and support.
October 1, 2015
A healthy diet keeps your body strong, your mind sharp, and can help slow the aging process. It also lowers your risk for high blood pressure, heart and respiratory disease, and some cancers.October 2, 2015
Many seniors are the targets of fraud and scams. You may not be able to recover funds lost, so the best defense is to learn about common types of scams and fraud and avoid becoming a victim.
October 2, 2015
You need a secure income in your later years to enjoy a healthy, active lifestyle as you age. The federal and provincial governments provide a wide range of programs to help seniors maintain a good quality of life.
October 2, 2015
Annual property taxes help provide programs and services in communities throughout British Columbia. Here are BC programs that assist seniors with their tax payments.October 2, 2015
Keeping our minds strong is as important as keeping our bodies fit. Lifelong learning means we continue to learn new skills and knowledge throughout our lifetime. This is an important part of healthy, active aging.
October 2, 2015
Check your home to see if safety equipment is in good working order. Regularly check smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors and be prepared for emergency situations.Pages
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February 26, 2019
Measles is a serious and contagious disease. Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself and others too.
June 12, 2018
Here in British Columbia our life expectancy is the highest in Canada, and among the best in the world! While that’s great news, we also need to think about how we can add life to years, not just years to life.
December 19, 2017
One secret of aging well is to stay connected with family, friends and community. Share your time, life-experience, wisdom and humour with younger generations, and stay healthy, happy and engaged.
December 7, 2017
Spoiling your grandchildren…it’s one of the joys of being a grandparent, isn’t it? But the greatest treat you can give is by doing activities with them and role modelling healthy, active behaviour.
November 7, 2017
Life is sometimes unpredictable. The choices and decisions you make about safety and injury prevention today will influence the path your personal story takes throughout your life course.
November 22, 2016
Graduating from parent to grandparent is an exciting and proud experience. Your new role comes with great responsibility too – grandparents have a big influence on little ones.
November 1, 2016
Life is an adventure. The choices and decisions you make about safety and injury prevention today will influence the path your personal story takes throughout your life course.
June 8, 2016
A 33-year-old actress recently disguised herself as a 90-year-old and went shopping. She was left feeling upset and shocked to discover people treated this “older woman” as invisible and insignificant. Learn what ageism is and how you can prevent it.
February 9, 2016
Planning ahead and thinking about future finances and social connections, along with health, housing and transportation will give you the best chance for good health in your later years.
February 3, 2016
When your days are chock full of work, chores, dealing with teenage or young adult children and feeling the need to be there for aging parents, there’s not much time left to work out plans for a still distant future. This advice can help.