Old Age Security… did you know…
Did you know… … that If you were or turned 75 years old as of June 2022, you should be automatically receiving a 10% increase of your Old Age Security pension…
Happy Summer Everyone!
By Micheal Volker, Executive Director – For many of us this is the best time of year with so much to do – gardening, walking, hiking, biking, or just sitting…
Federal Government Grocery Rebate
The one-time grocery rebate announced in the 2023 federal budget will land in bank accounts of eligible Canadians starting on July 5, 2023. Eligible seniors will receive $225 on average.…
COVID-19 Vaccinations and Boosters
To register for the COVID-19 vaccine, everyone in BC (delete periods) must use the Get Vaccinated provincial registration system or call the provincial phone line at 1-833-838-2323. You can register…
Book up for a longer life: readers die later, study finds
Anti-ageing activity … a group of older readers. Photograph: Alamy Alison Flood Mon 8 Aug 2016 15.12 BST The Guardian Survey of more than 3,500 people finds that reading books…
Insomnia: Non-medication treatment strategies
May 17, 2023 – McMaster University – McMaster Optimal Aging Portal What’s the bottom line? There are several things that you can do to improve the quality of your sleep,…
It’s Mental Health Week: 6 ways to support your mental health and well-being
May 3, 2023: Blog by McMaster University Mental health and emotional well-being are critical considerations for our aging population. According to the World Health Organization, approximately 15% of adults…
411 Celebrates National Volunteer Week!
Next week is National Volunteer Week in Canada – April 16 to 22, 2023! Volunteers are the backbone of 411. We wouldn’t be able to do what we do without…
A Fond Farewell and a Warm Welcome
The new facility was the scene of a gathering on 17 March to mark the last day of work of Leslie Remund as Executive Director. In attendance were current and…
Home Support Services – We Must Do Better (Feb 2023)
By Linda Forsythe , current Board member of COSCO (excerpt from COSCO Newsletter (March 2023) For anyone looking to get some help with daily living, the first considerations are, Where can…