Seniors
Seniors-only hours: More stores respond to their most vulnerable customers
In an effort to protect some of the most vulnerable people in society from the…
Expect more troubling reports to come to light at B.C. seniors homes
Retirement Concepts is the largest private long term care company in B.C. and has the…
Why we don’t hear more complaints about seniors care homes
Recent stories about Retirement Concepts not following the rules and being taken over by health…
‘Like stealing from your grandmother:’ North Okanagan seniors residence suffers break-in
The caretaker of an Armstrong low-income seniors residence is asking for thieves to return stolen…
Mental health check: Vernon Men’s Shed tackles the subtle issues retirement brings
Gathered in a makeshift shop, surrounded by tools and a layer of sawdust that covers…
How you can help make the holidays happier for lonely seniors
This Christmas, you can switch up your tradition and donate time or goods to people…
iN PHOTOS: A look into Halloween at a seniors facility
Young and old, wizards and unicorns, and a whole lot of candy. Residents at the…
Kamloops seniors receive $100,000 in funding for community-based services
KAMLOOPS – The provincial government has provided the Centre for Seniors Information B.C. Interior Society…
Looking for a roomie? This Kelowna company is bridging a generational divide
KELOWNA – Kelowna’s housing availability and affordability problems are long and storied, so it makes…
New service in Kamloops offers healthy, lost-cost meals to benefit charity
KAMLOOPS – A new service encourages people from Kamloops to skip cooking and help seniors…
Vernon volunteers take to water to put smiles on senior’s faces
VERNON – Cruising down Okanagan Lake in the comfort of a pontoon boat is a…
Canadian seniors refusing to be left behind by the internet
KELOWNA – Not only are seniors embracing new computer technology, they’re generally easier to teach.…
Efforts begin to try to keep bulldozers away from Kelowna senior’s centre
KELOWNA – A senior’s group that’s planning on celebrating its 50th anniversary on July 27…
New start for some Kelowna seniors washed out by broken sprinkler head
KELOWNA – There was great fanfare as politicians from all levels of government formally opened…
Okanagan, Thompson and Shuswap easiest regions in B.C. to find seniors’ rental housing
KELOWNA – While overall rental vacancy rates in cities like Kamloops and Kelowna are below…