by Denny Warner, Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce – You would have to have been in a media bubble not to have noticed how women’s issues have proliferated in the media lately. The #MeToo movement has emboldened women and their allies to also speak out about inequalities like the wage gap and gender parity. Recent […]
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by Lindsay Neal – My first visit to Whitehorse was in July, and I was given the grand tour. I rode along as a passenger in my boyfriend Eli’s office (more commonly known as a floatplane). We flew over a Yukon sunrise, landed on McClusky Lake, soared above the Peel River and the mountains
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by Jo Barnes – I feel like a kid again. My back doesn’t hurt anymore. I’m in a good mood. No, these are not paid testimonials from a chiropractor’s brochure; these are real comments from real people of all ages who have discovered the rewards of regular fitness. Some want challenge or to improve
Fitness at Any Age: Health & Happiness at Every Stage Read More »
by Krista Enderud – We have all heard the slogan “sitting is the new smoking” and know the risk factors associated with a sedentary lifestyle, but with our nonstop, busy lives how do we fit the added task of exercise onto our ever-growing to-do list? The question is, how can we afford not to? We
Make a Move: 28 Healthy Days from Panorama Recreation Read More »
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 Read More »
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
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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 Read More »
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? Read More »
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
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by Jo Barnes – Low on gas. The occasional pothole. And to top it all off … those nasty inflation speed bumps. Navigating the road of retirement is like handling the hazards and unforeseen events along the highway, but with the assistance of reliable expertise and good planning, you can enjoy the journey. “You have to
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