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Seasonal Safety Tips to Help Seniors Stay Safe Year-Round
What are the seasonal safety risks for seniors? Learn how each season affects older adults and how to stay safe outdoors year-round.
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Mix More Senior Fitness Activities Into Your Life
Only a quarter of seniors achieve the daily amount of exercise needed to stay healthy. Incorporate more exercise into your days with these helpful tips!
Benefits of Going to the Farmers’ Market for Seniors
It’s time you head to your local farmers’ market! It’s a fun activity that supports your local economy, but it can also be great for your health.
Recipients of the 2024 Healthy Community Partnership Grant
Victoria Hospital Foundation and Victoria Lifeline announce the 2024 Healthy Community Partnership Grant winners, aimed at helping senior serving organizations.
How to Talk to a Parent About Getting a Medical Alert Device
Having “the talk” with our parents about getting a Medical Alert System isn’t easy. Learn what makes them hesitant, and how to have the conversation.
Struggles Of Working Caregivers And How To Help
Caregivers in Canada are important. But, with so many caregiving duties being performed by people who also balance primary jobs, it can feel overwhelming.
A Community Representative Shares Her Lifeline Experience
Tina Plett, Victoria Lifeline Community Representative shares with us her experience with Lifeline in the Community and why it’s life saving.
Managing Caregiver Stress: 5 Tips for Caregivers
Feeling overwhelmed when caring for an elderly family member, know that you are not alone. Here are some tips to help you out in your caregiving journey.
There Is No Health Without Mental Health
Advances in medicine have helped us live longer and healthier lives! Then why isn’t advancing mental health care gaining the same attention?
The Value of Volunteering
Read Murray McNeil story, a retired RCMP officer who spent 34 years keeping the community safe, now spends his days helping people feel safer at home.
7 Ways for Older Adults to Stay Active
Staying active, physically and mentally, is important for seniors. Social participation has proven to be a key predictor of overall health.
Fear of Falling: How To Break the Cycle of Increasing Risk
1/3 of older adults aged 65+ falls each year and it’s the leading cause of injury hospitalization in Manitoba. Learn how you can better prevent a fall!
What Older Adults Need To Know About Senior Fraud Prevention
Canadians 60+ lost $94 million to scams from 2014-2017. Sadly, just 5% of cases get reported due to shame or embarrassment. Learn what to look out for!