The 58th U.S. presidential election is finally over. Donald Trump will be the next President, to the surprise of many observers considering he trailed in most national polls in the weeks leading up to the vote.
Real Estate Tips for Seniors – Buy/Move First of Sell First?
If your financial situation allows it, the ideal scenario would be to secure a place to move to prior to selling your home.
A wake-up message and reality check for politicians.
The recent election in the States and the Brexit both show how totally out of touch established political parties are. In their eyes, in the rarified atmosphere and world they have created for themselves, they believe they are all seeing and all knowing as to the needs of the masses. They are so pure and […]
Working with Difficult Styles.
Conquer your Fashion Fears. One of the most frequent things that I hear as a fashion consultant is “I can’t wear (insert piece of clothing), because of (insert problem).” Many women shy away from bold prints and fanciful details for fear of drawing attention to “problem areas,” and become stuck in a fashion rut.
The Girl on the Train and the Plea of Self-Defence.
Spoiler alert – The Girl on the Train is out in theatres right now and if you haven’t yet seen it (or read the novel by Paula Hawkins) then you might not want to read this article. Without giving too much away, the movie features a scene in which a woman named Rachel kills her […]
Island Women Victimised.
Innocent until proved guilty?, isn’t that the basis of our criminal justice system? So why are women on Vancouver Island treated so cruelly whilst awaiting trial. At this point they have not been found guilty and yet they, their family and friends are torn apart when they need each other the most. Where is the humanity […]
“Cohousing: Part of the Solution to the Housing Crisis in BC and the CRD?”
The worsening problem of housing affordability is producing hardship for people all across British Columbia and the Capital Region District. In particular, people on fixed or limited income like seniors or single-parent families may face bigger challenges in finding and maintaining stable housing
Doctors of BC policy paper gives significant boost to family caregivers in BC
With one million British Columbians providing 70-75% of the care for family and friends faced with disease, disability or frailty due to aging, family caregivers need and deserve to be formally recognized as part of BC’s health care system.
Snowbirds
After 12 years our sister Seniors 101 continues to evolve to the needs and wants of seniors on Vancouver Island. We constantly monitor the gist and trend of the questions and inquiries we receive and what we glean from other sources. Although we live in paradise here on the island thousands of seniors travel extensively, […]
Ode to John Hellum.
John Hellum was larger than life in every possible way, physically, mentally and gastronomically. Unfortunately for us John has died and has left us poor mortals for that ultimate kitchen in the sky.