Special Features - Seniors Resource Directory Fall 2019

Information & Resource Directory for Seniors in the Cowichan Valley

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A Special Supplement to the Cowichan Valley Citizen

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CALL 250-466-4441 TODAY BARRY MARCOUX

DESIGNER & PROJECT MANAGER

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Seniors Information & Resources

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Seniors Housing & Assisted Living

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Seniors Services & Organizations

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Health & Financial Services

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Seniors Transportation

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Seniors Safety & Security

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Leisure & Recreation

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251 Jubilee Street, Duncan, BC V9L 1W8 Ph. 250-748-2666 / Fax: 250-748-1552 www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com

Robert Fortunat R.D. 9305786 Providing Denture Care EXCLUSIVELY at his Festubert Street location for 29 years!

• Family Owned & Operated • Full and Partial Dentures • Implant and Overdentures

• Certified BPS Care • New Patients Always Welcome • No Referrals Necessary

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Duncan Dental has been in business for 66 years.

Our owner, Robert Fortunat, has been a Denturist for 29 years in the Valley, and performs all services personally. Committed to the tradition of quality service, Robert believes that the highest compliment his patients give him is the referral of family and friends!

(250) 746-6241

100-321 Festubert St., Duncan BC

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SENIORS INFORMATION & RESOURCES AGING WELL IN B.C.

B.C. CENTRE FOR ELDER ADVOCACY

ALISTAIR MACGREGOR

B.C. GOVERNMENT RETIRED EMPLOYEES

Access the report from the Seniors Advisory AND SUPPORT Council online at Individuals, seniors, community agencies, govwww.his.gov.bc.ca/seniors ernment and policy makers, working together to eliminate the abuse of seniors.

AIDS VANCOUVER ISLAND www.bcceas.ca www.avi.org..................................250-753-2437 411 Dunsmuir St., Vancouver... 866-437-1950

Member of Parliament 101 – 126 Ingram Street Duncan, BC alistairmacgregor.ca................1-866-609-9998

ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF B.C.

Exists to alleviate the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias www.alzheimerbc.org .....................................................800-462-2833

........................................................250-760-0113

B.C. PENSIONERS ORGANIZATION

Promotes the best interests of elder citizens in B.C. in all matters pertaining to their welfare. ........................................................604-530-2601

B.C. SENIORS

Online resources and links to programs and services for seniors. www.gov.bc.ca/seniors ...............800-465-4911

Retirement 930583 Communities

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Suites Available!

RN Owned & Operated Over 25 Years

of Caring

The Camelot, Victoria Wedgwood House, Duncan Hawthorne Place, Qualicum Stevenson Place, Comox

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Personalized

Home Health Care & Support Services Ser 2A-2753 CHARLOTTE ROAD, DUNCAN 250-701-9990 www.harmonyhealthcare.ca

Independent Living with Services: • Delicious chef prepared meals • 24 hour emergency response • Housekeeping and your linens refreshed • Great in-town locations • Short walk to shops and services • Caring Community of Seniors!

Call Today!

250-737-1435

https://novapacific.ca NovaPacific.ca

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SENIORS SENIORS INFORMATION INFORMATION & & RESOURCES RESOURCES CNIB CNIB

MEDIC MEDICALERT ALERTFOUNDATION FOUNDATION

Canadian Canadian National National Institute Institute for for the the Blind Blind Provider Providerofofemergency emergencymedical medicalinformation informationservserv.....................................................250-751-2342 ices linked to customized medical bracelets, .....................................................250-751-2342 ices linked to customized medical bracelets, necklets neckletsand andwatches. watches. www.medicalalert.ca GRANDPARENTS www.medicalalert.ca...................800-668-1507 ...................800-668-1507 GRANDPARENTSRAISING RAISING

GRANDCHILDREN GRANDCHILDRENSUPPORT SUPPORT

www.parentsupportbc.ca www.parentsupportbc.ca...........800-377-0212 ...........800-377-0212

HOMEOWNER HOMEOWNERGRANT GRANTPROGRAMS PROGRAMS

NATIONAL NATIONALASSOCIATION ASSOCIATIONOF OF FEDERAL FEDERALRETIREES RETIREES

One Advocatingfor forretired retiredfederal federalemployees employeestotoproproOneofofthree threeprovincial provincialproperty propertytax taxassistance assistance Advocating tect and enhance their benefits. programs programs offered offered toto help help homeowners homeowners reduce reduce tect and enhance their benefits. www.fsnacoastal.com.................250-324-3211 taxes. www.fsnacoastal.com.................250-324-3211 taxes.

Box Box9991, 9991,Stn. Stn.Prov ProvGovt, Govt,Victoria Victoria .....................................................888-355-2700 .....................................................888-355-2700

NEW NEWHORIZONS HORIZONS FOR SENIORS FOR SENIORSPROGRAM PROGRAM

ISLAND ISLANDDEAF DEAFAND ANDHARD HARDOF OF HEARING CENTRE HEARING CENTRE

Provides Providesservices servicesand andsupport supportfor fordeaf deafand andhard hard ofofhearing hearingindividuals individualsand andtheir theirfamilies. families. www.idhhc.ca www.idhhc.ca...........................250-753-0999 ...........................250-753-0999 or TTY: 250-753-0977 or TTY: 250-753-0977

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Don’t wait until it’s too late.

Start the conversation today, with Advance Care Planning.

Advance Care Planning is a way for you and your family to prepare to make health care decisions if you can’t make them for yourself.

http://cowichanhospice.org

We can help.

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Register today for a FREE Advance Care Planning session and take the guessing out of health care decisions.

• Routine & Diabetic Foot Care • Custom Foot Orthotics • Wound Care Can be claimed to extended medical insurances.

Now booking and accepting New Patients.

930586 930586 Dr. Michael Feist B.S., D.P.M., M.S.

PODIASTRIST Podiatric Corporation

Office: 250-597-7300 Suite 208 - 225 Canada Ave. Duncan, BC No Doctor Referral Needed

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SENIORS INFORMATION & RESOURCES OMBUDSPERSON

B.C.’s independent voice for fairness. www.ombudsperson.ca ..............800-567-3247

PARKS CANADA

www.pc.gc.ca ...............................888-773-8888

SANDS FUNERAL CHAPEL

Offering solutions to suit your budget with the benefits of planning ahead.

187 Trunk Road ............................250-746-5212

SERVICE B.C.

VANCOUVER ISLAND REAL ESTATE BOARD

online at www.vireb.com 6374 Metral Drive, Nanaimo .......250-390-4212

VITAL STATISTICS AGENCY

Working to improve the Birth, Death and Marriage Certificates, Marriages Licenses, Name Changes, Wills and Registry Information. www.vs.gov.bc.ca ....................1-888-876-1633

VETERANS AFFAIRS CANADA

Provides exemplary, client-centred services and benefits that respond to the needs of our veterBasic information on government programs.

Www.servicebc.gov.bc.c.............800-663-7867 ans and their families. www.vac.acc.gc.ca ......................866-522-2122 ST. JOHN AMBULANCE Information and registration services for first aid VOLUNTEER COWICHAN training, emergency and CPR courses, first aid Volunteer Cowichan raises awareness of the kids and supplies. power of service. www.sja.ca/bcyukon ...................250-729-8889 vc@volunteercowichan.bc.ca ...250-748-2133

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Independent Retirement Living with Services

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• Chef prepared meals • 24 hour emergency response • Daily activities • Housekeeping & fresh linens • Centrally located in town • Short walk to shops and services • We are Pet Friendly!

Is your name on the Waiting List?

250.715.0116

Serving the Island since 1975

#101-2700 Beverly Street Duncan

250-756-4851

Since

1979

For a Personal Tour + Tea www.sherwood-house.com 280 Government St., Duncan | Sherwood-House.com Laura@Sherwood-House.com

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SENIORS HOUSING & ASSISTED LIVING ABBYFIELD HOUSES SOCIETY OF DUNCAN

Abbeyfield is an affordable home for independent seniors. Call for a tour!

5905 Indian Rd., Duncan, BC V9L 5L9 abbeyfieldduncan.ca .................250-748-1352

BC HOUSING

www.bchousing.org ....................800-787-2807

DUNCAN HOME AND COMMUNITY CARE

VIHA Home and Community Care provides health care and personal support services to all eligible residents in BC who live in the Vancouver Island Health Authority region.

121 Ingram St., Duncan, BC V9L 1N8 ...................................... Phone: 250–737–2004

RESIDENTIAL TENANCY OFFICE

Provides landlords and tenants with information regarding their rights and responsibilities. www.rto.gov.bc.ca 1st Floor, 1019 Wharf St. Victoria.800-665-8779

WEDGWOOD HOUSE INDEPENDENT SHERWOOD HOUSE INDEPENDENT LIVING WITH SERVICES LIVING WITH SERVICES Delicious meals, 24 hour emergency response,

Chef prepared meals, fun-filled activities, weekly housekeeping and 24/7 emergency response.

280 Government Street Duncan, BC V9L 0B5 www.Sherwood-House.com .....250-737-1458

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MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT COWICHAN-MALAHAT-LANGFORD

930587 Web: https://alistairmacgregor.ndp.ca/ alistairmacgregor.ca Phone: 1-866-609-9998

housekeeping and linens refreshed, caring community.

256 Government Street Duncan, BC V9L 1A4 www.NovaPacific.ca ..................250-746-9808

ARBUTUS TRAVEL CLUB Of Duncan New Members Welcome 50+ COME AND JOIN OUR DAY BUS TRIPS

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2019 SALTSPRING ISLAND MARKET AND GANGES SHOPPING THURSDAY OCTOBER 17, 2019 ROYAL B C MUSEUM MAYA EXHIBITION AND IMAX AND DINNER AT SPAGHETTI FACTORY THURSDAY NOVEMBER 14, 2019 V.I.U. NANAIMO VANCOUVER ISLAND DISCOVERY ROOM LUNCH AND SHOPPING AT WOODGROVE MALL 930588 SATURDAY DECEMBER 21, 2019 YELLOWPOINT CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR AT NANAIMO PORT THEATRE DINNER AT MGM AND LADYSMITH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS PICK UP IN DUNCAN, CHEMAINUS AND SOME AT VALLEYVIEW

For Info Call Corry Salmen 250-701-0965

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SENIORS SERVICES & ORGANIZATIONS ALS SOCIETY OF B.C.

CANADIAN BLOOD SERVICES

To meet physical and emotional needs of ALS Recruits blood donors, organizes and operates patients and their caregivers blood donor clinics. #208 – 1600 West 6th Ave. Vancouver ........................................www.bloodservice.ca www.alsbc.ca............................. 800-708-3228

CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY

ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF B.C.

Alleviate the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias. www.alzheirmerbc.org ................800-462-2833

103 - 225 Canada Ave, Duncan ......................................................250-746-4134

CANADIAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION

Promotes health through diabetes research, education, service and advocacy. www.diabetes.ca .........................800-226-8464

ARTHRITIS SOCIETY OF BC

Committed to the research, care, education and advocacy for persons with arthritis. www.arthritis.ca/bc .....................800-321-1433 CANADIAN LIVER FOUNDATION www.liver.ca .................................800-856-7266

BC LUNG ASSOCIATION

Leads provincial and international lung health initiatives and lung disease prevention. www.bclung.ca.............................800-665-5864

CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION

http://mid-island.cmha.bc.ca .....250-244-4042

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SENIORS SERVICES & ORGANIZATIONS COWICHAN HOSPICE

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH #191 Cowichan Hospice offers free emotional and 9775 Chemainus Road, Chemainus, BC practical support to individuals facing end-of-life, ......................................................250-246-2201 their families and those who are grieving.

3122 Gibbins Road Duncan, BC V9L 1G2 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION www.cowichanhospice.org .......250-701-4242 BRANCH #1 DUNCAN 25 Kenneth Street Duncan MEDIC ALERT FOUNDATION www.medicalert.ca .....................800-668-1507 ........................................................250-746-5013

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Addressing the personal and social conse- BRANCH #134 MALAHAT DISTRICT PARKINSON SOCIETY OF BC

quences of Parkinson’s Disease in British Co- 1625 Shawnigan Mill Bay Rd Shawnigan Lake BC lumbia. www.parkinson.bc.ca .................800-668-3330 .....................................................250-743-4621

HEALTH & FINANCIAL SERVICES BC NURSE LINE

Reliable health info that you can trust. 24 hr. Selfcare program to help you better understand and manage your health. www.bchealthguide.org ............. 866-215-4700

DR. MICHAEL FEIST PODIATRIST New patients welcome.

208 – 225 Canada Ave. Duncan, BC 250-597-7300

CBI HOME HEALTH (FORMERLY WE HARMONY HEALTH CARE CARE) RN Owned and operated. Over 25 years of caring.

Nursing and personal care services to support client independence at home.

205 – 149 Ingram Street, Duncan www.cbi.ca .................................250-746-9224

2A – 2753 Charotte Rd Duncan, BC harmonyhealthcare.ca ..............250-701-9990

DIVINE DENTURES

ISLAND HEALTH Vancouver Island’s health authority, delivering health care services for residents, clients and patients.

1952 Bay St., Victoria www.islandhealth.ca ..............1-877-370-8699

HEALTHLINK B.C. Speak with a nurse about your symptoms, conCANADA BENEFITS sult with a pharmacists about your medication Information about federal, provincial and territo- questions 24/7. rial benefit programs and services for seniors. www.healthlinkbc.ca www.canadabenefits.g.ca...........800-622-6232 ........................Dial 811 (Hearing Impaired 711)

Serving the Cowichan Valley providing same day repair service.

18 – 1400 Cowichan Bay Road, Cobble Hill, .......................................................250-743-3311

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HEALTH & FINANCIAL SERVICES MILL BAY PHARMASAVE

PROVINCIAL

Senior Days first Tuesday of the month.

HEALTH Mill Bay Centre 250-743-9011 or 250-743-9047 SERVICES NURSE NEXT DOOR HOME CARE SERVICES Personal care, medications, Alzheimer’s and Dementia care, companionship, around-the-clock care.

2538 Trillium Terrace Duncan BC V9L 5J7 nursenextdoor.com ...................250-668-7081

PHARMACARE

AUTHORITY

700 – 1380 Burrard Street, Vancouver .....................................................604-675-7400

RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

Provides financial assistance to B.C. residents Provides low-income homeowners with financial for eligible prescription drugs and designated assistance for repairs of lower value homes. .......................................................800-668-2642 medical supplies. www.gov.bc.ca/health .............. 800-663-7100

SENIORS ADVISORY COUNCIL

To advise Minister of Health and Minister responHomeowners aged 55 years and over may defer the pay- sible. ment of annual property taxes on their principal residence. 1515 Blanshard Street, Victoria http://bit.ly/1Pd2pz2 ...................250-356-8121 .....................................................800-663-7867

PROPERTY TAX DEFERMENT

The First Tuesday Every Month 9305880

For Pharmasave Rewards Members Age 60+

SAVE * 11 20%

On regular priced merchandise

*Discount applies to regular priced merchandise purchased by Pharmasave Rewards members over 60 years old and their accompanying family members. Discount excludes sale items, prescriptions, pharmacy services, codeine products, Ideal Protein products, Post Office purchases, lottery, transit tickets & passes, phone & gift cards.

Pharmacy: 250-743-9011

Customer Service: 250-743-9047

Mill Bay Centre

Exclusively at Mill Bay Pharmasave.

Monday – Friday 9am - 7pm

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Saturday- 9am - 6pm

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Sunday 11am - 5pm

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SENIORS TRANSPORTATION BC FERRIES

NANAIMO AIRPORT

Service between Departure Bay-Horseshoe Bay, www.nanaimoairport.com ...........250-924-2157 Duke Point-Tsawwassen www.bcferries.com .................... 888-223-3779

TRANSPORTATION FOR CANCER PATIENTS COWICHAN VALLEY REGIONAL TRANSIT IN THE COWICHAN VALLEY

#3–5280 Polkey Rd., Duncan, BC Friendly, trained volunteers drive cancer patients Web: www.bctransit.com to and from Victoria for treatment. ......................................................250–746–9899 This opportunity is provided by volunteers from the Freemasons of British Columbia and Yukon in parTnership with the Canadian Cancer SociDRIVE B.C. Check driving conditions by using automated ety.

Cancer Car Dispatch & Information phone service.

Www.drivebc.ca ..........................800–550-4997 ......................................................250-668-5585

SENIORS SAFETY & SECURITY ALCOHOL & DRUG REFERRAL

Helpline offering 24-hour assistance. .....................................................800-663-1441

B.C. CENTRE FOR ELDER ADVOCACY & SUPPORT

Individuals, seniors, community agencies, government and policy makers, working together to eliminate the abuse of seniors.

411 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver www.bcceas.ca.......................866-437-1940

Abbeyfield

is an affordable non-profit home for independent seniors in a family type setting.

Come for a tour of our beautiful, character home.

http://abbeyfieldduncan.ca/ abbeyfieldduncan.ca 930581

Celebrating 38 Years in Business!

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Abbeyfield Houses Society Of Duncan 5905 Indian Road  Duncan, BC  250-748-1352

Locally Owned & Operated.

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SENIORS SAFETY & SECURITY GAS LEAKS AND ODOURS

BC BATH EXCHANGE

The Cowichan Valley’s tub to shower conversion experts. bcbathexchange.ca ...................250-466-4441

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SENIORS MENTORING SENIORS

BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU OF VAN- A unique opportunity for seniors to be trained as crime prevention volunteers.

COUVER ISLAND

It starts with trust. The BBB of Vancouver Island promotes fairness and honesty in themarketplace.

220-1175 Cook St. Victoria www.vi.bbb.org .....................................................877-826-4222

warmlandcops.com .................... 250-701-9146

VANCOUVER ISLAND CRISIS LINE

24-hour emotional support .....................................................888-494-3888

Crisis chat 6 – 10 p.m. nightly Personal emergency response system that pro- .................................................www.vicrisis.ca vides access to help 24/7.

Crisis text 6 – 10 p.m. nightly 392 10th Street Courtenay, BC V9N 1P5 www.comoxvalleylifeline.com ...250-746-0814 .....................................................250-800-3806

COWICHAN VALLEY LIFELINE

Dr. Ron Smith

Creating Beautiful Healthy Smiles

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Dental930582 Implants Family Dental Care

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We’re making making lives lives better better

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Personal Care and Medication Assist Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care and Respite Friendly Companionship Around-the-Clock Care Call today for a FREE Caring Consult

250.748.4357

cowichan@nursenextdoor.com

New Patients Welcomed Sedation Available Highly Qualified with Over 25 years of Dental Implant Experience

Complex Implant Cases One Appointment Crowns 250.748.1125 300-2700 Beverly Street, Duncan www.smithsmiles.com

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LEISURE, RECREATION & SHOPPING COUNTRY GROCER

Serving the Cowichan Valley with two locations for your convenience 33 – 1400 Cowichan Bay Road, Cobble Hill 83 Lake Cowichan Road, Lake Cowichan countrygrocer.com Cobble Hill ..................................250-743-5639 Lake Cowichan ..........................250-749-6335

RAM APPLIANCES

We service what we sell.

460 Whistler St. Duncan, BC 250-748-4368

SCOTTS TOYS

Locally owned and operated.

68 Station Street Duncan, BC .....................................................250-748-2443

YOU CAN’T BE THERE 24/7 BUT WE CAN 930588

senior’s probiotic 930829

available at country grocer • promotes health & longevity for those 55+

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• helps maintain friendly gut bacteria • reduces chances of gastrointestinal infections & bowel conditions in elderly

Cowichan Valley Lifeline “Help at a push of a button”

(250) 746 - 0814 www.comoxvalleylifeline.com -

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Where GE Appliances Come to Life

30” FREE STANDING ELECTRIC SELF-CLEANING RANGE • Super large 5.0 cuft oven capacity • Dual element bake • 6 oven rack positions

BUILT-IN STAINLESS STEEL TUB DISHWASHER

20 CUFT TOP FREEZER REFRIGERATOR • Adjustable spillproof glass shelves • Clear crispers with adjustable humidity control • Also available in left door swing TM

• Electronic controls • 1-24 hr. delay start • 6 cycles/ 4 options

4.9 CUFT TOP LOAD WASHER WITH STAINLESS STEEL DRUM • 6 wash/rinse temperatures + ATC/1 • Deep fill & stain pre-treat • Quiet-by-design

7.2 CUFT ELECTRIC DRYER WITH DURADRUMII • 4 heat selections • Long venting capability • HE sensor dry & auto dry

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