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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.
7 Ways to Fall-proof your Home
Avoiding serious falls as a senior can be easier said then done. But falls can be a big threat. Learn 7 useful tips on how to fall-proof your home.
Walking Benefits for Seniors: A Great Way to Get Exercise
Did you know that walking outdoors does more than help pass the time? That’s right, walking can help improve your physical and mental health too!
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.
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!
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!
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?