Fraser Health has published a useful guide for families in our community dealing with Alzheimer’s disease and any of a number of dementias from which many people suffer, particularly Abbotsford seniors. [Click On Image For Full Story] Read the full story

Abbotsford Learning Plus says its fall program brochures will be mailed out to members by mid-August but, in the meantime, you can check the Classes page on their website for a taste of what’s to come. Read the full story

Submitted. To celebrate Seniors’ Week in British Columbia, a series of short videos has been launched online showing older adults how to properly use equipment at many of the ActNow BC Community Seniors Parks located throughout the province, announced Ida Chong, Minister of Healthy Living and Sport. Read the full story

In trying economic times, would you like to learn more about investing for seniors? Cindy Boury, FMA, FCSM will offer an information session on the topic Wed, Mar. 3. Boury is an Independent Financial Advisor with Raymond James Ltd. of Abbotsford. Read the full story

Abbotsford Learning Plus, a volunteer organization offering daytime leisure and learning programs to seniors, retirees, and “enquiring minds of all ages,” begins its 20th year this month with an Open House on Thursday, January 28. Read the full story

The Abbotsford Learning Plus Society offers classes for seniors and retirees who believe that learning, at any age can be fun. Learning Plus has offered courses for retirees for two decades in order to fill a gap in the life of retired residents of Abbotsford. Read the full story

By Melody Leskun. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, degenerative disease that destroys brain cells. It accounts for 64 per cent of all dementia related diseases in Canada. Symptoms include loss of memory, difficulty with day to day tasks and changes in mood and behaviour. Read the full story

A 90-year-old left helpless after a serious fall, is determined to stay fit. Soon to celebrate her 91st birthday, Mrs. Kariya has just come back from a regular half hour of morning exercise with her neighbours Read the full story

Fraser Health announced this week seasonal flu clinics for seniors have been postponed until further notice to free up resources for the H1N1 vaccination campaign. Seasonal flu vaccine continues to be available through doctors’ offices and walk-in clinics for seniors Read the full story

House Calls Home Nursing was started by Melody Leskun in July 2008. Melody is a Licensed Practical Nurse and Certified Foot Care Nurse who spent the large majority of her nursing years working in Geriatric care before following her passions to start House Calls Home Nursing. Read the full story