Family By Choice Seniors Support & Asset Management Ltd.
101-5220 Dublin Way V9T 0H2 Nanaimo, BC, Canada

COVID - 19 is forcing older Canadians to assess whether they want to move into a care home or stay in their own homes. Since the majority wish to do the latter,... this webinar on Friday, March 5th at 10 am PST will examine the pros and cons of ageing in place (see https://myemail.constantcontact.com/COVID-19-Has-Made-More-) See more

Sleep Better to Live Longer It has long been accepted that we need good nutrition and regular exercise to contribute toward our health and longevity. Did you know that quality sleep was just as important? We always think about sleep as being restive and this is true. However, there exists another side of sleep that reveals that there is a lot going on during this time!...Continue reading

Vision and Aging The normal functions of eye tissue deteriorate as people age. By age 65, 1 in 9 Canadians develop irreversible vision loss and this rises to 1 in 4 Canadians by age 75. The four most common causes of age-related blindness are: Age-Related Macular Degeneration Diabetic Retinopathy... Glaucoma Cataracts According to the Canadian Association of Optometrists, vision loss in seniors has a significant impact on their quality of life. Persons with vision loss: Have four times as many hip fractures Are admitted to nursing homes three years earlier Experience three times the incidence of depression Experience twice the number of falls Have double the mortality rate. Our aging population positions us for an emerging vision crisis. Eye health and vision care are essential to healthy aging and quality of life within our homes and communities. Education and preventative services are key to helping aging Canadians maintain healthy eyes and vision. (Source: Better Vision for Seniors: A public health imperative)

At the end it’s not about what you have or even what you’ve accomplished. It’s about who you’ve lifted up, who you’ve made better. It’s about what you’ve given back. Denzel Washington