Laughter is the best medicine. Unless you’re diabetic, then insulin comes pretty high on the list.

Are you or a loved one looking for senior living or home care options? With so many choices, it can feel overwhelming. Route65.ca is your trusted guide. Developed by the BC Care Providers Association, Route65.ca is a free resource designed to help the public navigate BC’s seniors living, wellness, and care continuum. The platform features a provincial directory of reputable retirement living, assisted living, long-term care, and home care options, along with wayfinding tools and educational resources to support system navigation and accessing services. Visit Route65.ca today to start your search. Need assistance? Call us toll-free at 1-877-955-6565 or by email at [email protected].

Tammy Prince, the owner of Ideally Blissful, loves helping people live happy, healthy and productive lives. Her healing journey included studying healing modalities. The Emotion Code changed her life and also the lives of family, friends and clients. Belief Re-patterning was a continuation of her education. It allowed her to let go of beliefs that no longer served her and helped create new beliefs. RAYD8® was a natural progression; an additional way to support people in their ability to heal. Rayd8® is sound and light therapy that can help improve immune function, enhance sleep and reduce pain.

Being prepared in advance can reduce stress and increase the safety of seniors during a tsunami event. By taking the necessary steps to prepare an emergency kit, plan evacuation routes, and understand local resources, seniors, caregivers, and families can be ready for any emergency. Local Resources for Support include: *Victoria Emergency Management Agency: Offers workshops and updates on tsunami preparedness. *BC211: A community resource line that can help seniors access emergency services and support. *Seniors Services Society: Provides support and information for seniors in need of assistance with emergency preparedness. *The City of Victoria’s emergency planning website or contact local community organizations.

Did you know that even if you don’t require a funeral service, you will need the services of a funeral director? Planning your funeral package ahead of time is a smart financial move. It can be as low as $30.00 monthly with no money down. Pre-paying freezes costs at today’s rates, shielding you from inflation. Pre-planning lets you invest in peace of mind: your wishes are locked in, and your loved ones won’t face last-minute expenses. If tragedy strikes while making payments, your funeral package is fully insured. Contact us today to explore options that fit any budget.

There comes a point when many of us have to move to a smaller home, but it doesn’t have to be sad or stressful. When downsizing, ask yourself if a possession brings you joy; if yes, keep it. If it is great Aunt Bertha’s lamp that you kept because you felt an obligation to do so, give it away to a relative or a thrift shop. When deciding what to give away or keep, it is helpful to have an objective third party help with the decision process. Services are available to guide you and make the process easy and enjoyable.