Have you thought about where you would like your final resting place to be? Beside a spouse or partner, near your children, or close to other loved ones? For many people, these decisions are put off until later, but taking the time to plan can provide peace of mind for both you and your family. Life circumstances change—families grow, relocate, and evolve. That’s why it’s important to review your end-of-life plans every few years or after major life events. Whether you’re making arrangements for the first time or updating existing plans, we’re here to help ensure your wishes are clearly documented and honoured.

Sunshine naturally provides our skin with Vitamin D, which has many health benefits! Sunshine can also be harmful, so we need to protect our skin. Keep these tips in mind year-round, especially in these sunny summer months! * See the dermatologist annually. It is a great idea to also self-check during a shower. Apply sunscreen liberally and often. It is recommended that you reapply a minimum of SPF 30 every two hours. Use “broad spectrum,” which protects from both UVA and UVB rays. Cover yourself; clothing is a great option for sun protection. Vivid colours offer more protection than pale ones. Stay safe out there!

Avee Health offers same-day doctor care via the Medicine Shoppe. The process is simple, convenient, and free. It is covered by MSP. Skip the waiting room and get a same-day virtual consultation with a licensed BC doctor today. A visit with a doctor can be arranged in four easy steps: 1) Visit or call us at 250.760.0073. 2) Book your virtual visit. 3) Talk to a doctor. 4) Pick up your medication from our pharmacy or have it delivered. We offer accessible care right in your community. Contact us today to access Avee Health for same-day doctor appointments, prescription refills, and addressing minor ailments.

Join Nanaimo Hospice on Saturday, September 12, 2026, for Hike for Hospice at beautiful Westwood Lake. This annual fundraising event helps ensure our hospice programs and grief support services remain free for everyone who needs them. As demand for our services continues to grow—including support for children—community participation has never been more important. Whether you choose to walk, run, or hike, you’ll be making a meaningful difference. Enjoy a fun-filled day featuring prizes, trophies, and a community BBQ while celebrating compassion, remembrance, and the power of coming together to support local hospice care.

A Raindrop Massage uses essential oils to help with the realignment and detoxification of the spinal column. The oils used on the feet and back help detox the body systems, improve emotional well-being, improve immune system functions and reduce stress. Pure essential oils have the ability to enter our cell walls because their molecules are extremely tiny. One single drop of essential oil has 40 million trillion molecules. This means that they can reach a virus that lives inside our cells and provide health benefits on a cellular level. Enter this month’s contest for a chance to win a Raindrop Massage.

Obviously! But how many of us are breathing correctly? Through the nose, feeling the ribs expand, not just the chest or the abdomen. Try this: place one hand on your stomach and the other on your chest. Take a nice breath in and out through the nose. What hand moves more? Ideally, they should both move about the same amount, and you should feel the majority of the movement in your sides and back. If you don’t, try putting your hands on your lower ribs near the back and then try to bring the breath into your hands. Do 3-5 rounds. How do you feel?