by Paula Kully – People are designed to move; no matter our age, size or physical capabilities, our bodies and minds work best when we have regular exercise. Laura Guido (above, with client Martin Olson) is the Gym Coordinator and Athletic Therapist at MOVE Adaptive Fitness in Victoria. She believes that fitness for people with […]
Adapting Fitness for Every Body
by Laurie Salvador, Salvador Davis & Co. Notaries Public – During my career as a Notary for the past 31 years, 95% of my clients would ask if they could stipulate, in writing, that they don’t wish to continue to live if they are incapacitated and unable to speak for themselves. Like me, they have
Death on Your Own Terms: Choosing the Time
by Laurie Salvador, Salvador Davis & Co. Notaries Public – In the past 30-some-odd years I have had the distinct honour of being chosen to take care of elderly clients’ affairs. This is probably due to the longevity of our firm’s presence in the community and our reputation for honesty and integrity. I have been
Dependency Without Danger: Tips for Preventing Elder Abuse
by Lara Gladych – To kick off the new year, Seaside Magazine is introducing something new for readers. We want to live up to our slogan of being “the voice of the Saanich Peninsula,” so, in every issue, we’ll be asking people to answer a simple question. We’re looking for responses from all ages and
Word On The Street: What’s On Your Bucket List?
by Rhonda Todrick – Baby Boomers, defined as those born between 1946 and 1965, are now 50 to 69 years old. The Boomer generation comprises 27% of the population and those over 65 make up 16% of the population. The number of new retirees in Canada has jumped from 170,000 annually five years ago to
