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W e l c o m eIf 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 SharmaContributing Writer: Helen Peterson | Design: Adrian Cunningham | Production: Barbara Farley

To advertise in future editions, call 604-738-1411 or email [email protected].

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Home Away from Home: Time for a New Beginning

by Helen K. Peterson, contributing writer

“mom and dad, I think we need to talk.”

How many Vancouver senior citizen homeown-ers have heard this familiar refrain from their adult children? A great many, it would seem.

the offspring of seniors can become con-cerned 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 inva-sion 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 resis-tance to leaving the family home. It was

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 transi-tion seamless.

A wealth of knowledgeable consultants are available to provide assistance in clearing out clutter, pricing antiques, packing, and orga-nizing belongings in a caring manner that will help to start a new chapter of a senior’s life.

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 comple-mentary 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.

“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


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 Manor2125 eddington Drive Tel. 604-736-8936amica.ca/arbutus

Amica Mature Lifestyles10th Floor-1111 melville street Tel. 604-608-6777amica.ca

Cavell Gardens2835 sophia street Tel. 604-637-1207cavellgardens.com

Crofton Manor (Revera)2803 West 41st Ave. Tel. 604-263-0921reveraliving.com/crofton

Legacy Senior Living611 West 41st Ave. Tel. 604-240-8550legacyseniorliving.com

Leo wertman Residence (Legacy)2827 Arbutus street Tel. 604-683-0355legacyseniorliving.com/the-leo-wertman-story

Pacific Arbour Retirement Communities450-1550 Alberni street Tel. 604-408-5811pacificarbour.ca

Retirement Concepts Seniors Services Ltd.1090 West Georgia street Tel. 604-662-4969retirementconcepts.com

Revera Retirement LivingHead office Tel. 1-888-549-5450reveraliving.com

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

Tapestry at the O’Keefe-Arbutus walk2799 Yew street Tel. 604-736-1640discovertapestry.com

Tapestry at wesbrook Village UBC3338 Wesbrook mall Tel. 604-225-5000discovertapestry.com

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

SOCIETy-RUN LODGES & LONG-TERM CARE:Abbeyfield Houses of VancouverHeritage House – 8264 Hudson streetTel. 604-261-5531abbeyfieldvancouver.com

Cedars at Beulah Gardens, The3355 east 5th Ave. Tel. 604-251-4114beulahgardens.com

Chalmers Lodge1450 West 12th Ave. Tel. 604-731-3178chalmerslodge.ca

Chartwell Seniors Housing REIT350-220 cambie street Tel. 604-648-2273chartwell.com

Columbus Residence704 West 69th Ave. Tel. 604-321-4405columbusresidence.ca

Continuing the tradition ofaffordable, Compassionate serviCe.


Finnish Canadian Rest Home2288 Harrison Drive Tel. 604-325-2392finncare.ca

FolkStone Family Care Homes3589 commercial street Tel. 604-736-3601folkstonecare.com

Grace Seniors Home101-333 east Pender street Tel. 604-633-1071

Hellenic Canadian Senior Society107-2609 east 49th Ave. Tel. 604-568-3994

Renfrew Care Centre (Retirement Concepts)1880 Renfrew street Tel. 604-255-7723retirementconcepts.com/homes/renfrew-care-centre/Renfrew Park Manor3433 Renfrew street Tel. 604-435-2241

Shannon Oaks2526 Waverley Ave. Tel. 604-324-6257baptisthousing.org

South Granville Park Lodge1645 West 14th Ave.Tel. 604-732-8633sgplodge.com

Ukrainian Manor101-7007 Kerr streetTel. 604-434-4040

weinberg Residence5650 osler street Tel. 604-261-9622weinbergresidence.com

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GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS & SERVICES

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

Acute, Home and Community Care ServicesTel. (toll-free): 8-1-1Tel. (Deaf/hearing-impaired [TTy], toll-free): 7-1-1healthlinkbc.ca

Age-Friendly [email protected]/agefriendly

Alcohol and Aging: Know the Factsseniorsbc.ca/activeaging/alcohol

Assisted Living RegistrarTel. (toll-free): 1-866-714-3378(outside the Greater Victoria area)health.gov.bc.ca/assisted

Ambulance BillingTel. (toll-free): 1-800-665-7199

BC Association of Community Response NetworksEmail: [email protected]

BC Centre for Elder Advocacy and Support (BC CEAS)seniors Advocacy & Information line (sAIl):Tel. 604-437-1940bcceas.ca

BC Palliative Care Benefits Programhealth.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

Community Services Agenciestips on finding community organization information online.welcomebc.ca/wbc/immigration/enjoy/sports/community.page

Congratulatory messages – Office of Protocolcongratulatory messages may be requested for a significant birthday or wedding anniversary.Tel. (Service BC, toll-free): 1-800-663-7867protocol.gov.bc.ca/protocol/prgs/congrat/congrat.htm

Consumer Protection B.C.Tel. 604-320-1667

Crime Prevention and Community Policingcontact your local police department or RcmP detachment.

Dementia HelplineTuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Tel. 604-681-8651

Domestic Violence Helpline (VictimLink BC)Tel. (toll-free): 1-800-563-0808domesticviolencebc.ca/dvbc/index.page

Elder Abuse PreventionIn 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 Preventionseniorsbc.ca/stayingindependenthealth.gov.bc.ca/prevention/fallprevention.html


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Healthy EatingDietitian services at Healthlink Bc has healthy eating information is available on the Healthy Families Bc website.healthyfamiliesbc.ca/healthy-eating.php

HeretoHelpDistress 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 HOUSINGImmunization Servicescontact your local public health office under “Health Authorities” in the blue pages of your phone book.Immunizebc.ca

Income Assistance(for seniors not receiving old Age security)ministry of social DevelopmentTel. (toll-free): 1-866-866-0800 (press 3 + 1)hsd.gov.bc.ca/bcea.htm

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

Medications Mattersmedmatters.ca.ca/info-public.html

PharmaCare (Health Insurance BC)Tel. 604-683-7151health.gov.bc.ca/pharmacareResidential Tenancy BranchTel. 604-660-1020Email: [email protected]: rto.gov.bc.ca

Seniors Health Care Support LineTel. (toll-free): 1-877- 952-3181

Seniors Services Society (Lower Mainland only)Tel. (New westminster): 604-520-6621Email: [email protected]

Senior’s SupplementBc ministry of social DevelopmentTel. (toll-free): 1-866-866-0800-(Press 4, then 1)eia.gov.bc.ca/programs/other.htm

Targeted Initiative for Older workersworkbc.ca/job-seekers/special-resources/older-workers.htm

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

Veterans Affairs CanadaTel. (toll-free, English): 1-866 522-2122vac-acc.gc.ca

welcomeBCWelcomeBc provides information about pro-grams, services and resources fornewcomers to B.c.Tel. 604-660-2421welcomebc.ca

Affordable Housing:Bc Housing and the Housing Registryshelter Aid for elderly Renters (sAFeR)Tel. (toll-free): 1-800-257-7756Tel. 604-433-2218 (Greater Vancouver)bchousing.org/Initiatives/Providing/SAFER

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GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES:Vancouver City Hall:To reach civic members, call 3-1-1Vancouver.ca

Local Provincial MLA’s:Vancouver-Fairview: George HeymanVancouver-False Creek: sam sullivan

Vancouver-Fraserview: suzanne AntonVancouver-Hastings: Shane SimpsonVancouver-Kensington: Mabel ElmoreVancouver-Kingsway: Adrian DixVancouver-Langara: Dr. moira stilwellVancouver-Mount Pleasant: Jenny KwanVancouver-Point Grey: David EbyVancouver-Quilchena: Andrew WilkinsonVancouver-West End: spencer chandra Herbert leg.bc.ca

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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, to-day’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 plan-ning 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

hard-earned and well-managed personal es-tate deserves to be allocated properly, and financial planners and wills and estates law-yers 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 be-come unable to make decisions. In this case, a Power of Attorney (generally a trusted family member) will be named.

seniors are renowned for being very gener-ous when it comes to donating to local chari-table organizations. legacy experts can dis-cuss 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.

And finally, death and taxes are no laughing matter, but they are inevitable. Knowing that final details are worked out can put the fam-ily’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.

Forward Planning: Financial and Final wishes Put in Place

“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


FINANCIAL PLANNERS/ GOVERNMENT TAX INFORMATION

PLANNERS, ESTATE, LEGACy, REAL ESTATE:

Bancorp Financial1090 West Georgia street Tel. 604-609-7020bancorpfinancial.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. 604-687-6808clearwealth.ca

Desjardins Financial Security Independenttyler Hoffman, #312-1205 Howe street Tel. 778-231-5876tylerhoffman.ca

DLD Financial Group Ltd.Kelly Ho, #1200-1111 West Georgia strettTel. 604-681-7185 ext. 1didfinancial.com

Elementus wealth Management Inc.Jeff Devlin, 1200-1111 West Georgia streetTel. 604-681-4493elementuswealth.com

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

Freedom 55 FinancialJoshua simpson, 600-1508 West BroadwayTel. 604-732-1508 ext. 777joshuasimpson.ca

Investors GroupJim Doyle, 770-666 Burrard street Tel. 604-682-5431jimdoyle.ca

Lamp Financial Inc.michael Deepwell, 1709-1331 West Georgia streetTel. 604-250-8062lampfinancial.com

LangloisBrown/Scotia Capital Inc./ Holliswealthlyle langlois, #109-1008 Beach Avenue Tel. 604-697-5750langloisbrown.com

Perspektiv FinancialKendra sivertson1-155 Water street Tel. 604-568-6158perspektivfinancial.com

RBC Dominion Securities Inc.Peter Wu, 33rd floor, 1055 West Georgia streetTel. 604-257-7633peterwu.ca

RJ Evans and AssociatesRichard James evans, 204-2065 West 4th AvenueTel. 604-682-8393

Rogers Group Financial AdvisorsAlain Quennec, 5th floor, 1770 West 7th AvenueTel. 604-732-6551rogersgroup.com

Rogers Group Financial AdvisorsBrett simpson, 5th floor, 1770 West 7th AvenueTel. 604-732-6551 ext. 733rogersgroup.com

TFP Investment Counsel Corp.David Jones, #1401-675 West Hastings streetTel. 604-687-5884investwell.ca

Thorne Insurance & Financial michael thorne, 925-1045 Howe streetTel. 604-688-5158thornefinancial.ca

ZLC Financial GroupHeidi Pullem, 1200-666 Burrard streetTel. 604-688-7208heidipullem.com

GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Canada Revenue AgencyTel. 1-800-267-6999 (Tax Information, toll-free)taxpayer services Information line (B.c.)Tel. (toll-free): 1-877-387-3332

SECURE INVESTMENTS AND SOLID RETURNSBancorp Mortgage Funds offer secure, comfortable investments with:

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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.

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Entertainment, information sessions,socializing and more…

Join us the last Thursday of eachmonth for SENIORS TEA.

For more information contact:Genevieve Taylor (for estate planning and administration),

Cheyenne Reese (for U.S./Canada issues), orAmy Francis (for litigation)

Legacy Tax + Trust LawyersP.O. Box 10326

510-609 Granville StreetVancouver, B.C. V7Y 1G5

Tel: 604-631-1298Fax: 604-683-6953

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Our services include estate planning, trusts,estates, tax, charities and related litigation

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Federal Income SecurityTel. 1-800-277-9914 (English, toll-free)Tel. 1-800-255-4786 (Deaf/hearing impaired [TDD], toll-free)servicecanada.gc.ca

Home Owner Grant for Seniorscall your local property tax collector’s office or the Home owner Grant Administration Branch.Tel. (toll-free): 1-888-355-2700

Legal Services SocietyTel. 604-408-2172lss.bc.ca

wILLS, TRUSTS & ESTATE PLANNING LAw FIRMS:

Beck, Robinson & CompanyRichard c. Robinson700-686 West Broadway Tel. 604-874-0204

Bell Alliance Lawyers & Notaries Publicestate Planning experts201-1367 West Broadway Tel. 604-873-8723bellalliance.ca

Boughton Law CorporationJames D. Baird - Wills, trusts and estates Group700-595 Burrard street Tel. 604-687-6789boughtonlaw.com

Clark wilson LLPmark Weintraub, senior sstate and trust litigator900-885 West Georgia street Tel. 604-687-5700cwilson.com

Davis LLPmary Hamilton – Wills, estates and trusts Group2800, Park Place 666 Burrard streetTel. 604-687-9444davis.ca

Farber & FolkWills & estates1400-1125 Howe street Tel. 604-685-8995farber.ca

Janine A.S. Thomas Law Corporationestate Planning consultation, Wills Preparation200-736 Granville street Tel. 604-915-7113thomaslaw.ca

KDS Law GroupWill and trust law, estate Planning113-1827 West 5th Avenue Tel. 604-210-7797lawofficevancouver.ca

Legacy Tax + Trust LawyersTax & Trust, Estate Planning609 Granville street Tel. 604-631-1298legacylawyers.com

Lowe and Companyestate Planning (in cantonese and mandarin)900-777 West BroadwayTel. 604-875-9338loweandcompany.com

westside Family Lawmark G. Perry, estate litigation420-1367 West Broadway Tel. 604-734-7911perrylawbc.com

wILLS, PROBATE, TRUSTEES

Dial-a-Law Library(funded by the law Foundation of Bc)Tel. 604-687-4680dialalaw.org

Ministry of JusticeAbout Wills and estatesag.gov.bc.ca/courts/other/wills_estates.htm

People’s Law SchoolTel. 604-331-5400Email: [email protected]

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

FUNERAL HOMES AND MEMORIAL SERVICES:

Amherst Funeral & Cremation Services Inc.1209-207 West Hastings streetTel. 604-229-1013amherstcremation.com

Government Financial Information, continued:


First Memorial Funeral Services602 KingswayTel. 604-876-5585firstmemorialfuneral.com

Hamilton-Harron Funeral Centre& Cremation Ltd.5390 Fraser streetTel. 604-325-7441dignitymemorial.ca/Hamilton-funeral-home/

Kearney Funeral Services Ltd.450 West 2nd Avenue Tel. 604-736-0268kearneyfs.com

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

Mount Pleasant Universal Funeral Home306 east 11th Avenue Tel. 604-255-5444mountpleasantfuneral.com

Vancouver Memorial Services & Crematorium5505 Fraser street Tel. 604-325-8251vancouvercrematorium.com

REGISTERED CHARITIES

HEALTH-RELATED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS:

ALS Society of British Columbia1233-13551 commerce Parkway, RichmondTel. 604-278-2257alsbc.ca

Alzheimer Society of B.C.300-828 West 8th Avenue Tel. 604-681-6530alzheimerbc.org

Arthritis Answers Line (AAL)For every question, there is an answer.10 a.m.-4 p.m. monday-FridayTel. 604-875-5051

Arthritis Society BC & yukon895 West 10th Avenue Tel. 604-714-5550arthritis.ca/bc

BC Cancer Agency600 West 10th Avenue Tel. 604-877-6000bccancer.bc.ca

BC Cancer Foundation150-686 West Broadway Tel. 604-877-6040bccancerfoundation.com

BC Children’s Hospital Foundation938 West 28th Avenue Tel. 604-875-2444bcchf.ca

Canadian Blood Services4750 oak street Tel. 1-888-236-6283blood.ca

Canadian Cancer Society, BC &yukon565 West 10th Avenue Tel. 604-872-4400cancer.ca

Canadian Diabetes Association360-1385 West 8th Avenue Tel. 604-732-1331diabetes.ca

Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C. & yukon1216 West Broadway Tel. 604-736-4088heartandstroke.bc.ca

Parkinson Society British Columbia600-890 Pender street Tel. 604-662-3240Parkinson.bc.ca

Tapestry Foundation for Health Care3080 Prince edward streetTel. 604-877-8335tapestryfoundation.ca

VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation190-855 West 12th AvenueTel. 604-875-4676vghfoundation.ca

EDUCATION CHARITy:

york House School Foundation 4176 Alexandra street Tel. 604-730-2414www.yorkhouse.ca/legacy


Healthy Living: Taking Advantage of the Products and Services


People of all ages state that optimum health and well-being ranks as their number one con-cern 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 condi-tion 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 expectan-cy 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

– 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 dete-riorating in the years to come needs the as-sistance of family, but also those of the prac-titioners who serve the city of Vancouver. Preventative health measures – from eyesight issues to hearing loss, from arthritic condi-tions to heart problems, to cancer preven-tion… and everything in between – need to be addressed before they get out of control.

Fortunately, Bc’s medical system ranked as supe-rior 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.

Pay a visit to one of Vancouver’s experienced and professional health practitioners and begin the steps to a healthier older age. From the lo-cal podiatrist who eases foot pain to the kindly denturist who gives a senior a new lease on life with some comfortable pearly whites, Vancou-ver’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…

AUDIOLOGISTS / HEARING CLINICS:

Ears Hearing Clinics Inc.2484 east Hastings street Tel. 604-215-3345earshearingclinics.com

Expert Hearing Solutions2681 east 49th Avenue Tel. 604-437-43273479 Dunbar street Tel. 604-437-427experthearingsolutions.com

Sound Hearing Clinic207-1160 Burrard street Tel. 778-724-1228soundhearingclinic.com

Sound Idears Inc.650 West 41st Avenue Tel. 604-708-9780soundidears.com

western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing2125 West 7th Avenue Tel. 604-736-7391widhh.com

DENTISTS / DENTURISTS:

Alex Hupka, Denturist8055 Anderson Rd, Richmond Tel. 604-279-9151bcdenturist.ca

Kerrisdale Denture Clinic2152 West 41st Avenue Tel. 604-263-7478kerrisdaledentureclinic.com

Dr. Marianna Klimek Inc.202-2929 commercial Drive Tel. 604-876-5678mariannaklimek.com

Lopareva Denture Clinic116 West Broadway Tel. 604-677-0061loparevadentureclinic.com

Victoria Drive Denture5477 Victoria Drive Tel. 604-325-1914mydentures.ca

Dr. Vincent y yoshida1750 West 10th Avenue Tel. 604-874-1221dryoshida.com

OPTOMETRISTS / EyECARE:

Archer Bissonnette & Rea104-1668 West Broadway Tel. 604-733-16115757 Balsam street Tel. 604-261-8151fyidoctors.com

Association of BC Optometrists610-2525 Willow street Tel. 604-737-9907optometrists.bc.ca

Marpole Optometry Clinic8679 Granville street Tel. 604-696-8933

Mount Pleasant Optometry Centre104 east Broadway Tel. 604-874-7302aokvancouver.com

Pacific Eye Doctors4292 Dunbar street Tel. 604-739-2022pacificeyedoctors.ca

MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS (VARIOUS):

Backs In Action wellness Centre203-1750 east 10th Avenue Tel. 604-876-9977backsinaction.ca

Balance Acupuncture & Massage105-4338 main street Tel. 604-873-3717balanceam.com

Collingwood Physiotherapy and wellness3419 Kingsway Tel. 604-569-3419collingwoodphysio.com

Foot Solutions2620 West Broadway Tel. 604-267-7463footsolutions.com/vancouver/

Diamond Geriatrics Inc.288 West 8th Avenue Tel. 604-874-7764diamondgeriatrics.com


Medical Practioners, continued:

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

Kerrisdale Family Foot Clinic2309 West 41st Avenue Tel. 604-261-2611vancouverfootdoctor.com

Lions Laser & Skin Centre835 West 10th Avenue Tel. 604-875-4682skincarecentre.ca

South Granville Naturopathic Clinic Ltd.214-3195 Granville street Tel. 604-738-3858drlederman.com

Vancouver Naturopathic Clinic1308 West 8th Avenue Tel. 604-738-2111vancouvernaturopathic clinic.com

Vancouver Spine Care Centre102-1678 West Broadway Tel. 604-873-6029vancouverspinecarecentre.com

Vitality Traditional Chinese Medicine3722 oak street Tel. 604-569-1773vitalitychinesemedicine.com

westside Chiropractic & Associates1430 West 7th Avenue Tel. 604-738-2503westside-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 CentresFive locations in Vancouver Tel. 604-205-9466cbi.ca/web/carepoint/

Commercial Drive walk-in ClinicWI – 1515 commercial Drive Tel. 604-255-5922cdclinic.ca

Copeman Healthcare Centre400-1128 Hornby street Tel. 604-707-2273copemanhealthcare.com

CR+ Crossroads Healthcare ClinicsWI - 350-507 West Broadway Tel. 604-568-7229crwalkin.com

False Creek Healthcare555 West 8th Avenue Tel. 1-800-815-9338falsecreekhealthcare.com

Kerrisdale Station Medical ClinicWI - 2077 West 42nd Avenue Tel. 604-261-9494kerrisdalemedical.com

Khatsahlano Medical ClinicsWI – 2685 West Broadway Tel. 604-731-9187WI – 920 seymour street Tel. 604-257-2630khatsclinic.ca

Pacific Medical ClinicWI - 2032 Kingsway Tel. 604-874-5555

Seymour Health Centre1530 West 7th Avenue Tel. 604-738-2151seymourhealth.ca

HEALTHy FOOD DELIVERy:

Better MealsAffordable meal delivery to Vancouver seniorsTel. 604-299-1877bettermeals.ca

Meals on wheels Vancouver/RichmondHot meals delivered to your doorc/o Health & Home care societyTel. 604-732-7638carebc.ca

Spud Online Grocery Delivery1660 east HastingsTel. 604-215-7783Spud.ca

westside Mobile Food Marketseasonal produce pop-up shops, from July-sept. Tel. 604-484-8629plantednetwork.ca

Are you over the age of 60? Do you want to contribute to research that improves the daily lives of adults and

receive feedback on your own health? 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 [email protected], 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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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 Care114 West Broadway Tel. 604-563-5068

Evergreen Nursing Services Ltd.3057 West 33rd Avenue Tel. 604-264-7959evergreennursing.ca

Home Instead Senior CareTel. 604-267-6742homeinstead.com

Independent Quality Home Care Ltd.720-999 West Broadway Tel. 604-725-9014iqhomecare.com

Karp Homecare on-call Tel. 604-420-7800karphomecare.com

Nurse Next DoorProfessional Home care services320-5511 West Boulevard Tel. 604-228-4357nursenextdoor.com

Premier Homecare Services402-1788 West Broadway Tel. 604-636-1902premierhomecareservices.com

Pro Vita Care Management2455 east Broadway Tel. 604-215-8461provita.ca

Retire at Home Services22-1089 West Broadway Tel. 604-322-4663retireathomevancouver.com

Senior Helpers Vancouver135-555 West 12th Avenue Tel. 604-568-7086seniorcarevancouver.ca/care-vancouver

Shylo Nursing & Home Healthcare410-1917 West 4th Avenue Tel. 604-696-4226shylonursing.ca

we Care Home Health Services10-5763 oak street Tel. 604-264-9003wecare.ca

HOME SERVICES, NON-MEDICALLy SPECIFIC:

A Helping Hand Organizing ServiceJanet at Tel. 778-990-8768ahelpinghand.ca

Changing Places VancouverP.o. Box 21021, 11-200 Burrard streetTel. 778-628-0725Vancouvermoves.ca

Driving Miss Daisy Seniors’ ServicesTel. 604-723-7247drivingmissdaisy.net

Easy Transitions Relocation Services1400-1500 West Georgia street Tel. 778-373-4908easytransitions.ca

Homecare gals, Theon-callTel. 604-787-9300homecaregals.com

New Interiors: New-i 55 Pluson-callTel. 604-326-0001newinteriors.com

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MEDICAL SUPPLIES & PHARMACIES

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

Acorn Stairlifts Canada Ltd.206-2055 Pendrell street Tel. 604-282-7500acornstairlifts.ca

Angel Elevating Solutions101-1626 Fosters Way, DeltaTel. 604-364-2115Angelelevatingsolutions.com

Clinical Sleep Solutions103-805 West Broadway Tel. 604-875-1440clinicalsleep.com

Lancaster Medical Supplies & Prescriptions601 West Broadway Tel. 604-873-8585lancastermed.com

Life Supply2136 Hastings street Tel. 604-336-0622lifesupply.ca

Macdonald’s Home Health Caremultiple locations (store no. 2)746 Broadwaymacdonaldsrx.com

Orca Healthcare1591 West 6th Avenue Tel. 1-888-761-9451orcahealthcare.com

SelfCare Home Health Products43 West 6th Avenue Tel. 604-872-5800selfcarehome.com

Shoppers Home Health Caremultiple locationsshoppershomehealthcare.ca

PHARMACIES:Kerrisdale Pharmacy & Medical Supplies5591 West Boulevard Tel. 604-261-0311kerrisdalepharmacy.com

Laurel Prescriptions102-888 West 8th Avenue Tel. 604-695-1156laurelprescriptions.com

London Drugsmultiple locationslondondrugs.com

Macdonald’s Prescriptions #3 Kitsilano2188 West Broadway Tel. 604-738-0733macdonaldsprescriptions.ca

Marks Pharmacy3750 oak street Tel. 604-731-8535markspharmacy.ca

Medical Centre Pharmacy1175 Denman street Tel. 604-682-4321medicalpharmacies.com

The Medicine Shoppemultiple locations (east side location)6180 Fraser streetTel. 604-327-3898medicineshoppe.ca

Pacific Prescriptions & Medical Supplies102-2607 east 49th Avenue Tel. 604-431-5538

Regency Prescriptionsmultiple locations (Kitsilano location) 1-1530 West 7th Avenue Tel. 604-695-1665regencyrx.com

Robin’s Pharmacy908 commercial Drive Tel. 604-876-3784medicinecentre.com

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

Shoppers Drug Mart (west Side Medical)1780 West Broadway Tel. 604-736-6006shoppersdrugmart.ca

west 10th Medical Pharmacy Ltd.4307 West 10th Ave. Tel. 604-222-2028ida.west10thmedicalpharmacy.ca


Activity Time: Fitness - and fun - helps slow aging


Did you hear about the 96-year-old Japanese man who is still running marathons? Well, he must be exceptional, and the majority of se-niors 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 expectan-cy by being more physically active and more involved in groups in their communities.

Physical, and mental, engagement is para-mount 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 genet-ics. And you can actually reduce your risk of chronic disease and disability by activity, di-etary and other means, and by avoiding falls and related injuries.

Vancouver’s wealth of activity centres, commu-nity centres and travel and leisure opportunities

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 el-derly, with all the excitement!

Hobbies help the body and mind to age gracefully. there are workshops to show ar-thritic 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 recreation-al opportunities at the local YmcA.

With retirement can come a lack of struc-ture and goals, and that’s where volunteer-ing 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.

Whatever seniors choose to do, “just doing it” enhances quality and longevity of life.

“Dr. Fry had a wonderful time at the 411 Seniors Centre sing-a-long;

keep up that great voice work!” a comment on Hedy Fry, age 72,

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COMMUNITy CENTRES AND SENIORS FITNESS

VANCOUVER PARK BOARD COMMUNITy CENTRES:Vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/special seniors rates apply for 65+

Britannia Community Services Centre1661 napier street Tel. 604-718-5800

Champlain Heights Community Centre3350 maquinna Drive Tel. 604-718-6575

Coal Harbour Community Centre480 Broughton street Tel. 604-718-8222

Creekside Community Recreation Centre1 Athlete’s Way Tel. 604-257-3050

Douglas Park Community Centre801 West 22nd Avenue Tel. 604-257-8130

Dunbar Community Centre4747 Dunbar street Tel. 604-222-6060

False Creek Community Centre1318 cartwright street Tel. 604-257-8195

Hastings Community Centre3096 east Hastings street Tel. 604-718-6222

Hillcrest Centre4575 clancy loranger Way Tel. 604-257-8680

Kensington Community Centre5175 Dumfries street Tel. 604-718-6200

Kerrisdale Community Centre5851 West Boulevard Tel. 604-257-8100

Killarney Community Centre6260 Killarney street Tel. 604-718-8200

Kitsilano war Memorial Community Centre2690 larch street Tel. 604-257-6976

Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre990 West 59th Avenue Tel. 604-257-8180

Mount Pleasant Community Centre1 Kingsway Tel. 604-257-3080

Renfrew Park Community Centree. 22nd at Renfrew street Tel. 604-257-8388

Roundhouse, The181 Roundhouse mews Tel. 604-713-1800

Sunset Community Centre6810 main street Tel. 604-718-6505

Thunderbird Community Centre2311 cassiar street Tel. 604-713-1818

Trout Lake Community Centre2230 Victoria Drive Tel. 604-257-6955

west End Community Centre870 Denman street Tel. 604-257-8333

west Point Grey Community Centre4397 West 2nd Avenue Tel. 604-257-8140

FITNESS RESOURCES / LOCATIONS:

BC Seniors Games SocietyTel. 1-778-426-2940 (Victoria)bcseniorsgames.org

OSTEOFITProgram for fitness and healthy bonesAvailable at many centres in Vancouverosteofit.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 TrainingFit-over-50 program for active seniors555 West 8th AvenueTel. 778-892-2533transfigure.ca/services/fit-over-50/

yMCA of Greater Vancouver, Langaraspecialty fitness and aquatic programs for older adults282 West 49th Avenue Tel. 604-324-9622 (yMCA)vanymca.org/centres/langara/

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ACTIVITy CENTRES & EDUCATIONAL PURSUITS

ACTIVITy CENTRES/CLUBS:

411 Seniors Centre Society704-333 terminal Avenue Tel. 604-684-8171411seniors.bc.ca

A.S.K. Friendship Centre601 east 59th Avenue Tel. 604-263-7333askcentre.ca

Canadian Alliance of British Pensioners816-402 West Pender street Tel. 604-683-3445britishpensions.com

Chown Adult Day Centre594 east 15th Avenue Tel. 604-879-0947adultdaycentres.org/chown

Jewish Seniors Alliance - Vancouver949 West 49th Avenue Tel. 604-267-1555jsalliance.org

Kitsilano Neighbourhood Houseseniors Resource centre 2425 Vine street Tel. 604-732-7773kitshouse.org

Lions Den Adult Day Centre770 commercial Drive Tel. 604-251-9024seniors.vcn.bc.ca/ldwelcome

Mennonite Senior Citizens Society of BC1750 east 41st Avenue Tel. 604-325-1919

Multicultural Helping House Society4812 Fraser street Tel. 604-879-3277helpinghouse.ca

Oakridge Seniors’ Centre513-650 West 41st Avenue Tel. 604-263-1833oakridgeseniors.com

Renfrew Collingwood Seniors Society2970 east 22nd Avenue Tel. 604-430-1441rencollseniors.ca

Seniors Hub, Thesoutheast Vancouver area Tel. 604-324-6212, ext. 109theseniorshub.org

South Granville Seniors Centre1440 West 12th Avenue Tel. 604-732-0812southgranvilleseniors.ca

South Vancouver Neighbourhood HouseAdult Day centre – 3076 east 49th AvenueTel. 604-430-6373southvan.org/seniors/svnh-adult-day-centres/

Vancouver Second Mile Society509 east Hastings street Tel. 604-254-2194vsms.ca

west End Seniors NetworkBarclay manor – 1447 Barclay streetTel. 604-669-5051wesn.ca

west End Seniors NetworkInformation & Referral – 118-1030 Denman street Tel. 604-669-7339wesn.ca/information-referral/

EDUCATION / TRAINING:Active Aging Symposiumseniorsbc.ca/activeaging/symposium

Adult 55+ Educationsome B.c. post-secondary institutions offer re-duced or free tuition to seniors.aved.gov.bc.ca/adultlearning/welcome.htm

English Language TrainingFree 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 Wesbrookcstudies.ubc.ca/liberal-arts-and-sciences/ seniors-programs/

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For scholarship information or to leave a legacy, please contact:Priscilla Clark, Advancement & Alumnae Relations 604-730-2414 or [email protected] www.yorkhouse.ca/legacy

Maybe your granddaughter will be the next YHS scholar

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Are you a senior 55+ living in the West End?Do you need some helpwith housekeeping?

Do you have trouble gettingto medical appointments?The West End Better At Home Program may be ableto 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 isbased on your annual income. We also offer a volunteerdriver service for medical appointments.

Where can you find out more? Contact Dora Ng at theWest End Seniors’ Network via phone (604-669-5051)or email ([email protected]). She can also tell youabout some of the many other programs and servicesoffered 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! ContactDora to find out how even a small commitment on your part (minimum two trips per month) can makea 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 LowerMainland to manage the project province-wide. The West End Seniors’ Network is the lead agency for our neighbourhood.


TRANSPORTATION / TRAVEL & LEISURE

TRANSPORTATION HELPERS:

Driving – Older Drivers’ workshops (BCAA Road Safety Foundation) incl. living Well, Driving Well workshopsTel. 1-877-247-5551 (toll-free)bcaaroadsafety.com

handyDART Custom Transit - TransLinkTel. 604-575-6600transit seniors Fare Discount Tel. 604-953-3333translink.ca

Seniors’ Vehicle Insurance Discounts (ICBC)Tel. 604-661-2800icbc.com/autoplan/costs/save-money/senior-discount

Taxi Saver Programtranslink Tel. 778-452-2860translink.ca

Veteran Specialty Licence Plateswww.icbc.com/registration-licensing/specialty-platesoR British columbia Veterans commemorative AssociationTel. 604-876-2838bcveterans.org

TRAVEL & LEISURE RESOURCES:

BC Ferriesspecial seniors rates apply.Tel. 1-888-BC-FERRy (1-888-223-3779)

Ladies on the Go Travel ClubGreat for all ages Tel. 604-659-4176ladiesonthego.ca/tours

North South Travel3702 West 10th Avenue Tel. 604-736-7447northsouthtravel.com

Rocky Mountaineer Railtours101-369 terminal Avenue Tel. 604-606-7245rockymountaineer.com

Senior Tours Canada160-1333 West Broadway Tel. 604-647-0100seniortours.ca

Travel Assistance Program (for medical travel)Tel. 1-800-661-2668 (toll-free)health.gov.bc.ca/tapbc

SENIORS-FRIENDLy ENTERTAINMENT:

Arts Club Theatretheatres on Granville and Granville IslandTel. 604-687-1644artsclub.com

Kingsgate MallHosts seniors-specific events throughout the year370 east Broadway Tel. 604-879-0144kingsgatemall.com

PAL Performing Arts Lodges3rd Floor, 581 cardero street Tel. 604-255-4312palvancouver.org

Senior Singles Dating siteFind a mate at any age50plus-club.ca/dating/Canada/

Vancouver Public LibraryBook clubs and Internet fun for seniorsTel. 604-718-5800 (Brittania branch)vpl.ca/calendar/index.php

Vancouver Symphony Orchestratea & trumpets series Tel. 604-876-3434vancouversymphony.ca/series/13TAT/Continuing the tradition of

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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.”

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!

Robin Manweiler, BSc(Pharm), MBAPharmacist/Owner, Robin’s Pharmacy

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