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PROMOTING HEARING HEALTH
PERSONALIZED CARE, AND INNOVATIVE HEARING SOLUTIONS
BY BEN BENGTSON
It’s not the kind of ride that anyone exactly wants to be going on, but it’s often precisely the kind of ride that’s needed.
Cynthia Gillanders recalls her grandmother’s experience of increasing social isolation with both heartbreak and surprise: heartbreak because, naturally, it was upsetting to witness someone you love experience feelings of loneliness—and surprise because her grandmother said she often felt alone even when she was surrounded by people she loved and who cared for her.
“She was just so quiet—and she was always such a social person,” says Gillanders.
The culprit, however, turned out to be deceptively simple if not profoundly life-altering: her grandmother was experiencing hearing loss. Suddenly, says Gillanders, the affable, fun-loving matriarch of the family just wasn’t the same dynamic presence in
social situations she once was. She was there, sure, but she wasn’t really all there, at least not the way she used to be.
“That just broke my heart. She just wasn’t as engaged anymore,” says Gillanders. “Hearing is a huge component of how we interact with people.”
In an effort to ensure others can keep that essential component of social life intact for as long as possible, Gillanders founded Inlet Hearing in Port Moody in 2022, a vocation she came to rather naturally having already spent more than 20 years in the health and wellness field.
In addition to her experience dealing with her grandmother’s untreated hearing loss and the toll this had on her, Gillanders was also inspired by a series of interactions that followed her volunteer work with numerous hearing-care events and institutions, where she directly saw how life-changing
improved hearing could be.
“I saw firsthand how people could get help and the difference it made. People would just light up when they could all of a sudden hear better. It really struck me,” she says.
Now, Gillanders leads a dedicated team that delivers personalized care, innovative hearing solutions, and ongoing support to the community. When Gillanders or her team aren’t busy fitting clients for hearing instruments or counselling them on their personal hearing needs, they are making sure they are offering ongoing supports.
“Hearing care isn’t just a one-time appointment,” she observes.
Noting how hearing health forms an essential part of our overall health because it allows us to more fully partake in the world around us, Gillanders emphasizesrecent advances in hearing technology and the importance of staying at the forefront of her field ❱❱
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through continued education and collaborations with audiologists and hearing researchers.
Compared to the recent past, for example, Gillanders highlights how hearing instruments are more comfortable, discreet, and offer experiences that are more authentically attuned to “natural” hearing. Modern devices also tend to have superior connectivity and performance, meaning not only can hearing aids now faithfully pick up the world around you, they can also interface with devices such as smartphones and Bluetooth-enabled gadgets to make everything from watching TV to conducting phone calls a more pleasant experience. In other words, these aren’t your grandparents hearing devices.
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are constantly researching and upgrading their technologies,” says Gillanders. “They are constantly advancing.”
While her mission is to help the community hear better so that they feel included, confident, and connected again, Gillanders once again turns to the personal when referring to the impact of these technological advances. Recalling how when her father experienced hearing loss their usual lengthy phone calls turned into quick
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one-and-done sessions, Gillanders says how when she fitted him for hearing aids everything changed: their five-minute exchanges returned to hour-plus loving conversations.
“He would phone me regularly again and it was a night and day difference—now he could truly hear me.”
Inlet Hearing is located at 2320 Clarke St., Port Moody. Visit their website at inlethearing.ca ◆
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GOVERNMENT
Your Federal MPs
RON MCKINNON
MP Coquitlam–Port Coquitlam 101-3278 Westwood St., Port Coquitlam 604-927-1080 ronmckinnon.libparl.ca
ZOE ROYER
MP Port Moody–Coquitlam 2314 St. Johns St., Port Moody 778-786-2595 Zoe.royer@parl.gc.ca
Government Services: Federal
CANADA REVENUE AGENCY(CRA)
For information on income tax, RRSPs, TFSAs and other tax items.
1-800-959-8281 canada.ca
COMPASSIONATE CARE BENEFIT
This is a benefit that pays claimants who provide care or support to a gravely ill family member. canada.ca
CPP & OAS
1-800-277-9914 servicecanada.gc.ca canada.ca
DISABILITY TAX CREDIT
1-800-959-8281 canada.ca
IMMIGRATION, REFUGEES AND CITIZENSHIP CANADA
1-888-242-2100 cic.gc.ca
PRISONER OF WAR BENEFITS
1-866-522-2122 veterans.gc.ca
SERVICE CANADA
Service Canada provides a single point of access to a wide range of government services and benefits.
100–2963 Glen Dr., Coquitlam
1-800-622-6232
TIPS – TAX INFORMATION PHONE SERVICE
1-800-267-6999 canada.ca
VETERANS AFFAIRS CANADA
1-866-522-2122 veterans.gc.ca
Your Provincial MLAs
JENNIFER BLATHERWICK
MLA Coquitlam–Maillardville
102–1108 Austin Ave., Coquitlam
604-933-2001
bcndpcaucus.ca/mla/ jennifer-blatherwick
MIKE FARNWORTH
MLA Port Coquitlam 107A–2748 Lougheed Hwy., Port Coquitlam
604-927-2088
bcndpcaucus.ca/mla/ mike-farnworth/
RICK GLUMAC
MLA Port Moody–Burquitlam
2708 St. Johns St., Port Moody 604-936-8709 bcndpcaucus.ca/mla/ rick-glumac
JENNIFER WHITESIDE
MLA for New Westminster–Coquitlam 335 Sixth St., New Westminster 604-775-2101 bcndpcaucus.ca/mla/ jennifer-whiteside
JODIE WICKENS
MLA Coquitlam–
Burke Mountain 510-2950 Glen Dr., Coquitlam
604-942-5020
bcndpcaucus.ca/mla/ jodie-wickens
Government Services: Provincial
BC PHARMACARE
Pharmacare helps BC residents with the cost of eligible prescription drugs and certain medical supplies.
604-683-7151 gov.bc.ca
SENIORSBC.CA
A government resource that offers information about programs and services for older adults, including advance care planning, elder abuse prevention, finances and housing.
1-800-663-7867
SERVICEBC
This number will provide information on any Government of BC service or program.
604-660-2421 or 1-800-663-7867 gov.bc.ca
SENIORS SUPPLEMENT
An automatic top-up to the federal payment for eligible individuals.
1-866-866-0800 gov.bc.ca
VITAL STATISTICS
AGENCY
Registers all births, marriages, deaths and name changes in B.C. It also maintains a wills registry.
1-888-876-1633 gov.bc.ca
Governments: Tri-Cities
CITY OF COQUITLAM
3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam coquitlam.ca
604-927-3000
Engineering emergencies: Water, sewer, roads 604-927-3500 email epw@coquitlam.ca
Online services directory coquitlam.ca/9/ How-Do-I
CITY OF PORT COQUITLAM
2580 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam
604-927-5411
portcoquitlam.ca
Emergencies: Fire/smoke, medical or police: 911
Engineering Emergencies: Water, sewer, roads 604-927-5496
After hours: 604-927-3111
CITY OF PORT MOODY
100 Newport Dr., Port Moody
604-469-4500
portmoody.ca
Emergencies: Fire/smoke, medical or police: 911 Operations or Parks emergencies: 604-469-4574
Wildlife — BC Conservation Officer: 1-877-952-7277
Bylaw complaints: 604-469-4541
HEALTH SERVICES
Audiologists/ Hearing
Specialists
AAA AUDIO LABS LTD.
105137 Glacier St., Coquitlam 604-941-6276
aaaaudiolab.com
BELTONE HEARING CARE CENTER
378–3025 Lougheed Hwy., Coquitlam
604-283-4430 beltonecan.com
CONNECT HEARING
304-2963 Glen Dr., Coquitlam
604-944-4595 connecthearing.ca
CONNECT HEARING
1115 Austin Ave., Coquitlam
604-931-8484 connecthearing.ca
COSTCO HEARING CENTRE
2370 Ottawa St., Port Coquitlam
604-552-3660 costco.com/w/-/bc/ port-coquitlam/255
HEAR AT HOME MOBILE HEARING CLINIC
778-340-1101 hearathome.ca
HEARINGLIFE
10–2773 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam
604-474-2038 hearinglife.ca
INLET HEARING
2320 Clarke St., Port Moody
604-939-1059 inlethearing.ca
NETWORK HEARING
204–2748 Lougheed Hwy., Port Coquitlam
604-552-4503 I networkhearing.ca
WAVEFRONT CENTRE FOR COMMUNICATION ACCESSIBILITY
210-2755 Lougheed Hwy., Port Coquitlam
604-942-7397
TTY 604-942-7380 wavefrontcentre.ca
Cancer Support
BC CANCER
BC Cancer’s mandate covers the full spectrum
of cancer care from prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment, to research and education, to supportive and palliative care bccancer.ca
BC CANCERBREAST SCREENING
108–3242 Westwood St., Port Coquitlam
604-927-2130 bccancer.bc.ca/ screening/breast
SHOPPERS DRUG MART (MOBILE VISIT)
3215 St Johns St., Port Moody 604-461-4030
CANCER CONNECTION
Support from trained Cancer Connection volunteers with the Canadian Cancer Society is available to adults.
1-888-939-3333 cancerconnection.ca
VOLUNTEER CANCER DRIVERS SOCIETY
A non-profit group offering free rides to medical appointments for Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley residents battling cancer.
604-515-5400 volunteercancerdrivers.ca
TRI-CITIES PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
An organization serving residents in the Tri-Cities and Ridge–Meadows who are newly diagnosed with prostate cancer. Sessions are free and confidential. 236-880-5972 or 604-464-2662 tricitiesprostate.com
COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES
Fraser Health - Home Support Services
Home Health offers a variety of at-home and community programs and services depending upon your care needs
and eligibility. To identify your most appropriate care options, Home Health professionals consider the needs related not only to your physical symptoms, but also to other dimensions of your life such as your emotional well being and the support available through your family, friends and close community ties.
700–220 Brew St., Port Moody 604-777-7300 fraserhealth.ca
HOME HEALTH SERVICE LINE: 1-855-412-2121
Older Adult Community Mental Health - Tri-Cities For people over the age of 65 who are experiencing psychiatric symptoms such as memory decline, confusion and depression or other mental health symptoms that affect the person’s ability to manage their daily lives. Selfreferrals accepted. 1–2232 Elgin Ave., Port Coquitlam 604-777-8400 fraserhealth.ca
Denturists/Dental Services
ANDERSON PRASAD DENTURE CLINIC
470–3025 Lougheed Hwy., Coquitlam 604-942-6722 andersondenture.ca
BRITE SMILE DENTURES 3212 Jervis St., Port Coquitlam 604-724-0031 denturist.health
BURKE MOUNTAIN DENTURE CLINIC
2107–2850 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam 604-944-4910 burkemountaindentureclinic.com
MOBILE DENTURE CARE
778-999-7929 mobiledenturecare.ca
NOVA DENTURE CENTER
101-1112 Austin Ave., Coquitlam 604-937-0224 novadenturecenter.com
PORT COQUITLAM DENTURE CLINIC
3–1471 Prairie Ave., Port Coquitlam 604-464-7779 portcoquitlamdentureclinic.com
THE GROVE DENTISTRY
1160–2961 Cambridge St., Port Coquitlam 604-941-2211 thegrovedentistry.ca
TRI-CITIES DENTAL SPECIALISTS
201–1032 Austin Ave., Coquitlam, 604-939-8467
WESTWOOD DENTURE CLINIC
169–3000 Lougheed Hwy., Coquitlam 604-468-4867 westwooddenture clinic.com
Home Support Services
HOME SUPPORT
Aging My Way Homecare Provides compassionate one-on-one care in the comfort of your home. 301–2227 St. Johns St., Port Moody 604-290-8331 agingmyway homecare.ca
BIG HEARTS HOMECARE
Personal care, meals and companionship. 2982 Cliffrose Cres., Coquitlam 604-493-2045 or 1-855-902-CARE bigheartshomecare.ca
Betterhearing supports
COMFORCARE
HOME CARE
Providing in-home care, short term and respite care, dementia care, 24 hour home care services and more 118–3030 Lincoln Ave., Coquitlam 877-435-1644 comforcare.ca
DRIVING MISS DAISY
A business that offers home care, support and transportation, from accompanying people to medical appointments to grocery shopping.
1-877-613-2479 drivingmissdaisy.ca
ETHICAL CARE AT HOME
Providing an experienced team of professionals including registered nurses who offer aroundthe-clock home care services.
211–3030 Lincoln Ave., Coquitlam 778-903-5683 ethicalcarehome.ca
GOLDEN AGE
HOME SUPPORT
201 Cayer St., Coquitlam 604-862-3071
HELPING HANDS & HEART CARE SERVICES
Providing care from 2 hours to 24 hours a day – every day or once a month
604-785-5355 handsandheart.ca
HERO HOME CARE
Experienced nurse care managers will work with you and your family to develop a personalized home care solution
1-888-988-9913 herohomecare.ca
HOME INSTEAD
Offering friendly, responsive services in your neighbourhood.
604-552-3324 homeinstead.ca/ location/3003
JUST LIKE FAMILY HOME CARE
Offering personalized, caring senior home care in the Tri-Cities.
778-244-7742 justlikefamily.ca/ tri-cities
NESTED ROOTS SENIOR SUPPORT
Providing compassionate and professional nonmedical services to TriCities seniors.
604-842-4485
NURSE NEXT DOOR
This service provides 24/7 home care.
604-468-2273 nursenextdoor.com
PINNACLE HOME CARE SERVICES
Providing home healthcare services for seniors.
318-552 Clarke Rd., Coquitlam 604-552-2041 pinnaclecare.ca
PROHEALTH
HOME SUPPORT
A team of caregivers and domestic helpers providing comprehensive services.
304-312 Schoolhouse St., Coquitlam 604-401-5836 prohealthcarebc.ca
QUALICARE
HOME CARE
Caregivers, homemakers, companions, nurses, errands and appointment accompaniment are available. All services are provided with oversight from a nurse manager and unique 360 approach. Flexible care options for AM/PM care, short or long term, 24/7 care, dementia, ALS, Parkinson’s, MS, palliative care and more.
301–2540 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam 778-200-2332 qualicare.com
SAFE CARE
HOME SUPPORT
Safe Care Home
Support offers many home support services including respite for family caregivers, inhome care, palliative care, Alzheimer’s/dementia care and much more.
211–3030 Lincoln Ave., Coquitlam 604-945-5005 safecarehomesupport.ca
TIME WELL SPENT SENIOR WELLNESS
A service providing seniors with in-home exercise and social activities. 778-984-7144 timewellspentbc.com
Health & Support Services
8-1-1
8-1-1 is a free-of-charge provincial health information and advice phone line in B.C. The phone line is operated by HealthLink BC, which is part of the Ministry of Health.
8-1-1
For hard of hearing: 1-866-889-4700
ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF BC
604-681-6530 alzheimer.ca/bc
ARTHRITIS LINE
1-800-321-1433 arthritis.ca
BALANCE & DIZZINESS CANADA
Supporting, inspiring and educating people affected by balance and dizziness disorders. balanceanddizziness.org
BC211
Dial or text 2-1-1 to find help for all of life’s challenges. 211 is free, confidential and available in more than 240 languages and dialects 24/7. 211 bc.211.ca
CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOC.
Free mental health program with the support of a telephone coach. 310-6789 (no area code) bc.cmha.ca
CANADIAN NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND (CNIB)
CNIB works with people experiencing any degree of low vision. 1-800-563-2642 cnib.ca
COUNCIL OF SENIOR CITIZENS ORGANIZATIONS OF BC (COSCO)
COSCO is an advocacy group committed to seniors’ concerns. 604-630-4201 coscobc.org
CROSSROADS HOSPICE SOCIETY
Physicians, nurses and volunteers offer end-oflife care for patients and their families through the Port Moody hospice centre. 604-945-0606 crossroadshospice.org
DIABETES CANADA
This resource provides steps to live a healthy life, including a BMI calculator, recipes and blood sugar management. 1-800-226-8464 diabetes.ca
DIABETES EDUCATION CENTRE
This centre provides information on lifestyle issues, how to manage diet and how and when to monitor blood glucose levels at home.
602–205 Newport Dr., Port Moody 604-949-7771 fraserhealth.ca
DIETITIAN SERVICES
Specializing in nutritional information. Weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 8-1-1
FIRST LINK DEMENTIA HELPLINE
1-800-936-6033
EAGLE RIDGE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation’s primary purpose is to raise funds and awareness to improve the health of the community through donations to Eagle Ridge Hospital. 604-469-3128 erhf.ca
FIRST LINK DEMENTIA HELPLINE
1-800-936-6033
FOREST LAWN FUNERAL HOME
3789 Royal Oak Ave., Burnaby
604-299-7720
MEDICALERT SAFE & FOUND PROGRAM
This is a nationwide program designed to help identify a person with dementia who is lost and assist in their safe return home.
1-800-668-1507 medicalert.ca
OSTEOPOROSIS CANADA
1-800-463-6842 osteoporosis.ca
PAIN BC
The Pain Support Line offers free information, emotional support and resource assistance to empower people living with pain and their loved ones to improve well-being and advocate for themselves. Pain Support and Wellness Groups offer an opportunity for people living with persistent pain to meet regularly online and build a community of support while learning about pain, pain management and coping strategies.
1-844-430-0818 painbc.ca
PARKINSON SOCIETY
This group offers support and services.
604-662-3240 parkinson.bc.ca
PROVINCIAL RESPIRATORY
Outreach Program
Provides equipment and support to help individuals in the community who use assisted ventilation live well in their own home. Services include community discharge planning, respiratory therapist services, peer support, education and family support, biomedical engineering services, and 24-hour client support line Toll free: 1-866-3261245 (24 hours) bcits.org
SENIORS FIRST BC
A charitable society that provides information, legal advocacy, support and referrals to older adults across B.C. who are dealing with issues affecting their well-being, as well as those who care for them.
1-866-437-1940 seniorsfirstbc.ca
SENIORS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1-800-835-4043 seniorsprofessionalservices.ca
SHARE FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
3020 Lincoln Ave., Coquitlam
SHARE’s programs and initiatives for seniors are growing each year, as the need for services and supports for our community elders increases. The supports include Better at Home to assist seniors living independently in their own homes, adult substance use services, urgent access to mental
health support, general counselling, English practice groups, legal advocacy support and many groups full of activities, community connection opportunities and supports for aging. 604-540-9161 sharesociety.ca
TRI-CITIES COMMUNITY
Response Network
The Community Response Network is made up of a diverse group of concerned community members, community agencies, local businesses, government agencies, professionals and others who come together to create a coordinated community response to abuse, neglect and self-neglect in vulnerable adults.
bccrns.ca info@bccrns.ca
TRI-CITIES SENIORS’ ACTION SOCIETY
To educate, engage, inform, and mobilize Tri-Cities seniors and decision-makers.
604-949-0599 facebook.com/ tricitiesseniors
TRI-CITY TRANSITIONS SOCIETY
402-2071 Kingsway Ave., Port Coquitlam
Tri-City Transitions supports all individuals who have experienced domestic violence and offers women and children a safe, secure place to rest, rejuvenate and rebuild their lives.
604-941-7111 tricitytransitions.com
VICTIMLINKBC
This is a toll-free confidential phone service available 24 hours, seven days a week providing information, referral services to all victims of crime and immediate crisis support to victims of family
violence. It is available in 150 languages. 1-800-563-0808 victimlinkbc.ca Hard of hearing TTY 604-875-0885
Meal Programs
BETTER MEALS
This is a healthy foods service provider that prepares and delivers delicious meals to your door. Extensive experience in preparing food for the elderly with input it from qualified dieticians.
604-299-1877 bettermeals.ca
COQUITLAM MEANINGFUL Meals for Seniors
A referral-based program for eligible seniors who are socially isolated and vulnerable to connect with City of Coquitlam programs, services and leisure opportunities. 604-927-6076 coquitlam.ca/1132/ Meaningful-Mealsfor-Seniors
SHARE FOOD BANK
The SHARE food bank provides direct food support to supplement the diets of hundreds of individuals and families each week in the Tri-Cities. Eligibility for assistance includes those working, receiving income assistance, pensions or employment insurance and must be residents of the Tri-Cities, Anmore or Belcarra. SHARE Family and Community Services hampers are distributed between 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at three locations in the Tri-Cities: Coquitlam Hillside Church, 1393 Austin Ave.
Port Coquitlam
Trinity United Church, 2211 Prairie Ave. Port Moody
SHARE Family and Community Services, 2615 Clarke St. 604-540-9161 sharesociety.ca
MEALS ON WHEELS
POCOMO Meals on Wheels is a service providing home delivery of nutritional meals using a network of volunteer drivers to residents of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody who are unable to shop, prepare or cook meals.
604-942–7506 pocomomealson wheels.com
Medical Equipment
BC MEDEQUIP
265 Schoolhouse St., Coquitlam
604-888-8811 bcmedequip.com
CANADIAN RED CROSS
Offering short-term loans.
104–1776 Broadway St., Port Coquitlam
604-944-9042 redcross.ca
EVOLUTION TECHNOLOGIES INC.
2530 Davies Ave., Port Coquitlam 604-472-0200 evolutionwalker.ca
LIFECARE
MEDICAL LTD.
130–3030 Lincoln Ave., Coquitlam
604-941-5433 lifecare1.ca
LIGHTHOUSE MEDICAL
3–91 Golden Dr., Coquitlam
1-866-609-6827
lighthouse medicalltd.com
NATIONAL SEATING & MOBILITY
114–1533 Broadway St., Port Coquitlam
604-944-9644 nsm-seating.com
PARIS EVERYBODY
114–3200 Westwood St., Port Coquitlam
604-942-4938 pariseverybody.com
SCOOTER CITY
65 Clipper St., Coquitlam
604-540-6373 scootercity.ca
TRI-CITY HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
1110–1368 Kingsway Ave., Port Coquitlam
604-945-0980
tricityhomemedical equipment.com
Medical Labs
COQUITLAM
LIFELABS MEDICAL
313–1194 Lansdowne Dr. 208–3001 Gordon Ave. 106–1015 Austin Ave. Suite R-435 North Rd,
PORT COQUITLAM
LIFELABS MEDICAL
7–2185 Wilson Ave. 115–1465 Salisbury Ave.
PORT MOODY
LIFELABS MEDICAL 101–2624 St. Johns St. lifelabs.com
X-Ray Labs
MEDRAY IMAGING
100–3001 Gordon Ave., Coquitlam 604-941-7611 medrayimaging.com
WEST COAST
MEDICAL IMAGING
105–511 Clarke Rd., Coquitlam
604-937-5588 westcoastmedical imaging.com
Opticians & Optometrists
COQUITLAM
AUSTIN HEIGHTS
OPTOMETRY CLINIC 117–1001 Austin Ave., Coquitlam
604-936-2400 austinheights optometry.com
BAILEY NELSON 2340-2929 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam 236-947-0106 baileynelson.com
BEST PRICE OPTICAL 1130 Austin Ave., Coquitlam
604-492-1088
BEYOND BASIC
EYEWEAR OPTICAL 1052D Austin Ave., Coquitlam 604-926-9969 beyondbasiceyewear.ca
COMO LAKE OPTICAL
136–1960 Como Lake Ave., Coquitlam 604-931-7133
COQUITLAM
OPTOMETRY CENTRE
5–2991 Lougheed Hwy., Coquitlam 604-942-5121 coquitlamoptometry.com
EYEWEAR OUTLET
OPTICAL
202–1194 Lansdowne Dr., Coquitlam 604-474-4949 provisioneye wearoptical.ca
FRASER VALLEY CATARACT & LASER 104–1196 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam 604-474-3937 fvcl.ca
IN-LOOK OPTICAL 2516–2929 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam 604-941-9931 inlookoptical.ca
IRIS OPTOMETRISTS AND OPTICIANS
107–2985 Northern Ave., Coquitlam
604-464-7726 iris.ca
JUST VISION OPTICAL 1046B Austin Ave., Coquitlam
604-492-1772 justvision.ca LensCrafters
2500-2929 BARNET HWY., COQUITLAM 604-468-4468 lenscrafters.com
PEARLE VISION 2834 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam
604-464-1822 pearlvision.ca
SPECSAVERS
COQUITLAM CENTRE
1220–2929 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam 604-942-3273 specsavers.ca
TOTAL EYE CARE CENTRE OPTOMETRY
112–2922 Glen Dr., Coquitlam 778-285-6972 totaleyecarecentre.com
VANCOUVER OPTICAL 220–329 North Rd., Coquitlam 604-937-0003
WESTWOOD EYE DOCTORS
101–1120 Westwood St., Coquitlam 604-464-3843 westwoodeyedocs.com
XO OPTIX VISION CARE 280–1175 Johnston St., Coquitlam 604-941-5686 xooptix.ca
PORT COQUITLAM
BODA OPTICAL
1125 Nicola Ave., Port Coquitlam
604-475-7008 bodaoptical.com
TINY SOCIAL ROBOTS
A.I.-ENABLED MACHINES COULD IMPACT CARE WORK, AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING
BY BEN BENGTSON
With Canada’s population aging and recent studies pointing toward the importance of sustained social connection as a vital necessity, many researchers are looking at the possibility of tiny robots to deliver big results.
“I could foresee in the next decade a lot more robotics in people’s lives,” says Dr. Lillian Hung, the Canada Research Chair in Senior Care and
an associate professor of nursing at the University of British Columbia. “While they are not yet part of everyday life, there’s an opportunity with the rise of A.I. and how it can be a powerful tool when it’s being designed into these social robots.”
The concept of what Hung refers to as “social robots”—or, socially assistive robots (SARs)—is relatively newfound in Canada; however, social robots for sustaining and
enhancing the everyday social and psychological well-being of seniors and older adults have been around for decades in places such as Korea, Japan, and Denmark. A common example of such a robot is PARO, an A.I.-enabled machine shaped like a pet seal that is intended to produce a calming effect in people while providing emotional and social support. “I think A.I. offers a lot of opportunities,” says Hung. “With machine learning in these robots
Tiny Robots
they learn about the environment, they learn about people; in the beginning, the robot will be a little bit slow and will try and understand—and then it adjusts.”
Through Hung’s research lab at UBC, she has partnered with care homes in the Lower Mainland to learn more about the needs of older adults, caregivers, staff members, and families—and in particular, the ways in which technology can be responsibly leveraged to offer positive solutions, from encouraging folk to exercise to remembering their favourite songs and playing them on command. This project—titled “Tiny Robots: Exploring Intergenerational Interactions with Tiny Social Robots”—explored how little machines called EMO and AIBI could support intergenerational connections between older adults and university students.
“YOU CAN TOUCH IT, YOU CAN HUG IT— I THINK THAT TACTILE SENSATION IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR A LOT OF PEOPLE.”
DR. LILLIAN HUNG, THE CANADA RESEARCH CHAIR IN SENIOR CARE AND AN ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF NURSING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
“The cost of the robots has traditionally remained very high—but newer robots are more affordable,” says Hung, adding that social robots have unlimited patience and empathy when it comes to the often challenging and repetitive tasks of caregiving. While Hung does not suggest that social robots should replace the centrality of person-on-person connection, she wants people to
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be open to the idea that social robots could offer useful tools when it comes to healthy aging, especially when attempting to age in place which can be beneficial for independence but comes with a greater risk of social isolation.
“You can touch it, you can hug it—I think that tactile sensation is very important for a lot of people,” says Hung. ◆
BURKE MOUNTAIN OPTOMETRY
104–3377 Coast Meridian Rd., Port Coquitlam
604-941-9338 burkemountain optometry.com
FREMONT EYE CENTRE
130–863 Village Dr., Port Coquitlam
604-475-3310 fremonteyecentre.com
NEW TREND OPTICAL
2550B Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam 604-942-9300 newtrendoptical.ca
POCO VISION CARE OPTOMETRY
2–2185 Wilson Ave., Port Coquitlam 604-942-4212 pocovisioncare.com
SHAUGHNESSY OPTOMETRY
B218–2099 Lougheed Hwy., Port Coquitlam 604-552-2085 shaughnessyoptometry. wixsite.com/website-8
THE EYE OPENER OPTICAL
2755 Lougheed Hwy., Port Coquitlam
604-464-1344 theeyeopener optical.com
VISION WEST DOCTORS OF OPTOMETRY
3000 Lougheed Hwy., Port Coquitlam
604-468-6733 visionwesteyecare.ca
PORT MOODY
PORT MOODY EYE CARE CENTRE
260–221 Ioco Rd., Port Moody
604-469-8428 eyes.bc.ca
SEEMORE OPTICAL
264 Newport Dr., Port Moody 604-461-8989
SUTER BROOK
OPTOMETRY CLINIC
3–101 Morrisey Rd., Port Moody 778-355-8222 suterbrook optometry.com
HOME DELIVERY SERVICES
Grocery Delivery
DAIRYLAND HOME SERVICE
1-877-341-8700
FRESHMART POCO
2535 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam 604-942-6126
IGAigastoresbc.com/sm/ pickup/rsid/070/find-astore/coquitlam
SAFEWAY safeway.ca
SAVE-ON-FOODS saveonfoods.com
REAL CANADIAN SUPERSTORE realcanadian superstore.ca
T&T SUPERMARKET tntsupermarket.com
THRIFTY FOODS
170 Brew St., Port Moody 1-800-667-8280 thriftyfoods.com/sendial
Other grocery stores may offer delivery through Door Dash, Instacart, and Uber Eats.
Pharmacy Delivery
COSTCO PHARMACY
2370 Ottawa St., Port Coquitlam Offers online prescription service by mail. 604-552-2298 costcopharmacy.ca
GLEN PHARMACY
208–1175 Johnson St., Coquitlam 604-944-5500 glenpharmacy.ca
INLET PHARMACY
50 Electronic Ave., Port Moody
604-937-2818 inletpharmacy.ca
LONDON DRUGS (COQUITLAM CENTRE)
1030–2929 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam 604-464-3322 Londondrugs.com
MED-X PHARMACY
7–1449 Prairie Ave., Port Coquitlam 604-774-6504
MEDICINE SHOPPE PHARMACY
53–2991 Lougheed Hwy., Coquitlam 604-468-4711 medicineshoppe.ca
MEDICINE SHOPPE PHARMACY
1146–1470 Prairie Ave., Port Coquitlam 604-554-0950 medicineshoppe.ca
OXFORD PHARMACY
3190–1971 Lougheed Hwy., Port Coquitlam 604-945-9591 oxfordpharmacies.ca
PHARMASAVE
2525 St. Johns St., Port Moody 604-936-2273 pharmasave.com/portmoody-st-johns
PHARMASAVE
3295 Coast Meridian Rd., Port Coquitlam 604-942-9813 pharmasavepoco.com
PHARMASAVE
100–2255 Elgin Ave., Port Coquitlam 604-942-7117 pharmasavepoco.com
PINETREE PHARMACY
103–3007 Glen Dr., Coquitlam
604-474-4977
pinetreepharmacy.com
REXALL
108-1015 Austin Ave., Coquitlam 604-937-3122 rexall.ca
SHOPPERS DRUG MART
3215 St. Johns St., Port Moody
604-461-4030
shoppersdrugmart.ca
SHOPPERS DRUG MART
250-221 Ioco Rd., Port Moody 604-461-1541 shoppersdrugmart.ca
THRIFTY FOODS PHARMACY
170 Brew St., Port Moody 604-949-4253 thriftyfoods.com
TOWN CENTRE PHARMACY
130–1153 The High St., Coquitlam 604-475-8508 towncentrepharmacy.ca
HOUSING SUPPORT
Housing
43 HOUSING
This is the sister housing to SHARE Family and Community Services. 43 Housing operates 288 units of social housing at five locations in Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam. This housing is for families, people 55+, and adults with disabilities who can live independently and who have limited incomes. 604-433-2218 sharesociety.ca/ 43housing
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
This society provides rental housing for lowand moderate-income seniors.
604-433-2218 affordablehousingsocieties.ca
BC HOUSING
Independent Living
BC is a subsidized, assisted-living program that provides housing with support services to eligible seniors and people with disabilities.
1-800-257-7756
bchousing.org
COOPERATIVE
HOUSING
Federation of BC
Members own the cooperative housing development collectively and pay a monthly housing charge for units from the cooperative. An initial share must be purchased.
604-879-5111
chf.bc.ca
HOME ACCESSIBILITY TAX CREDIT (FEDERAL)
You can claim an amount for eligible expenses for a qualifying renovation of an eligible dwelling. canada.ca
HOME ADAPTATIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE
The Home Adaptations for Independence Program provides financial assistance to eligible low-income households to complete home adaptations for independent living.
604-433-2218
bchousing.org/housingassistance/BC-RAHA
HOMEOWNER GRANT FOR SENIORS (PROVINCIAL)
The homeowner grant reduces the amount of property taxes you pay each year on your principal residence.
1-888-355-2700
gov.bc.ca
HOME RENOVATION TAX CREDIT FOR SENIORS
This is a provincial refundable personal income tax credit to assist with the cost of permanent home modifications that improve accessibility. gov.bc.ca
PROPERTY TAX DEFERMENT
If you are over 55, a surviving spouse or a person with disabilities, you can arrange not to pay your taxes until your property ceases to be your principal place of residence. You must have and maintain equity in the home. Interest is charged annually on the amount deferred. Applications submitted online through eTaxBC.
1-888-355-2700 gov.bc.ca
RED DOOR HOUSING SOCIETY
This society provides affordable rental housing with units for older singles and tenants who require wheelchair accessibility.
604-431-9225 reddoorhousing.ca
RESIDENTIAL TENANCY BRANCH
A provincial government agency that provides information to landlords and tenants about their rights and responsibilities. The branch also helps to resolve disputes related to tenancy, such as claims for damages to premises, return of security deposits or disputing an eviction notice.
604-660-1020 gov.bc.ca/gov/content/ housing-tenancy/ residential-tenancies
SNOW ANGELS
The Snow Angel program attempts to unite people who need help clearing their adjacent city sidewalks of snow, with volunteers from the community. 604-927-6076 coquitlam.ca/363/ Snow-Angels
TENANT RESOURCE & ADVISORY CENTRE
TRAC’s purpose is to promote the legal protection of residential tenants across BC by providing information, education, support and research on residential tenancy matters.
1-800-665-1185 tenants.bc.ca
Assisted Living & Residential Care
These services provide subsidized residential care for adults who can no longer live safely or independently at home due to their need for 24-hour nursing supervision in a secure environment. Assisted living is personal care and hospitality services for adults who can live independently. Residents live in apartment units furnished with their own furniture and belongings. They maintain a great deal of independence and privacy, while being supported with services.
BELVEDERE CARE CENTRE
739 Alderson Ave., Coquitlam 604-939-5991 belvederebc.com
CARTIER HOUSE CARE CENTRE
1419 Cartier Ave., Coquitlam
604-939-4654 parkplaceseniors living.com
DUFFERIN CARE CENTRE
1131 Dufferin St., Coquitlam 604-552-1166 retirementconcepts.com
EAGLE RIDGE MANOR
475 Guildford Way, Port Moody 604-461-2022 fraserhealth.ca
FOYER MAILLARD
1010 Alderson Ave., Coquitlam 604-937-5578 foyermaillard.ca
HAWTHORNE SENIORS CARE COMMUNITY
2111 Hawthorne Ave., Port Coquitlam 604-941-4051 hawthornecare.com
LAKESHORE
CARE CENTRE
657 Gatensbury St., Coquitlam 604-939-9277 tcgcare.com
NICOLA LODGE
2240 Hawkins St., Port Coquitlam 604-945-0058 siennaliving.ca
SHAUGHNESSY CARE CENTRE
2250 Wilson Ave, Port Coquitlam 604-468-4856 parkplaceseniors living.com
THE WESBROOKE 12000 190A St Pitt Meadows
604-460-7006 thewesbrooke.com
THE MADISON CARE CENTRE
1399 Foster Ave., Coquitlam 604-936-9231 tcgcare.com
Retirement
Residences & Independent Living
ASTORIA RETIREMENT LIVING
2245 Kelly Ave., Port Coquitlam
604-944-2341 aspiralife.ca
BLUE MOUNTAIN SENIOR HOUSING SOCIETY
440 Blue Mountain St., Coquitlam
604-931-7844
BRIA COMMUNITIES
All-inclusive senior living 1-844-969-2742 briacommunities.ca
EARL HAIG RETIREMENT RESIDENCE
1800 Austin Ave., Coquitlam
604-937-3790 ehrr.ca
L.J. CHRISTMAS MANOR
560 Austin Ave., Coquitlam
604-936-8122 jchristmasmanor.com
MAYFAIR TERRACE RETIREMENT LIVING
2267 Kelly Ave., Port Coquitlam
604-552-5552 aspiralife.ca
MULBERRY PARC
7230 Acorn Ave, Burnaby 604-526-2248 parcliving.ca
PORT MOODY LEGION MANOR
2909 Hope St., Port Moody
604-461-9044
PARKWOOD MANOR 1142 Dufferin St., Coquitlam
604-941-7651 venviliving.com
RESIDENCES AT BELVEDERE
750 Delestre Ave., Coquitlam 604-939-1930 belvederebc.com
RJ KENT: THE RESIDENCES
2675 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam
778-285-5554
rj-kent.com
SHAUGHNESSY CARE CENTRE
2250 Wilson Ave., Port Coquitlam
604-468-4856 parkplaceseniors living.com
LEGAL SUPPORT
CANADIAN ANTIFRAUD CENTRE
This is the central agency in Canada that collects information and criminal intelligence on such matters as mass marketing fraud; advance fee fraud (e.g., West African letters); internet fraud; and identification theft complaints. 1-888-495-8501 antifraudcentre.ca
FREE LEGAL CONSULTATION
1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam
On the second Tuesday of every month at Dogwood Pavilion, lawyer Don Drysdale takes appointments for a free 15-minute consultation for people 50+. 604-927-6089
LEGAL AID BC
2620 Mary Hill Rd., Port Coquitlam
Providing information, advice and representation for a range of free services. 604-408-2172 legalaid.bc.ca
OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSPERSON
An independent statutory office of the provincial legislature, the Office of the Ombudsperson impartially investigates individual complaints about unfair administrative actions.
1-800-567-3247 bcombudsperson.ca
OFFICE OF THE SENIORS ADVOCATE
Open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Office of the Seniors Advocate monitors and analyzes seniors’services and issues in B.C. and makes recommendations to government and service providers to address systemic issues.
1-877-952-3181 seniorsadvocatebc.ca
PEOPLES LAW SCHOOL
People’s Law School is a non-profit society in BC, dedicated to making the law accessible to everyone. It provides free education and information.
604-331-5400 peopleslawschool.ca
PUBLIC GUARDIAN AND TRUSTEE
The Public Guardian and Trustee is a corporation established under the Public Guardian and Trustee Act with a unique statutory role to protect the interests of British Columbians who lack legal capacity to protect their own interests.
604-660-4444 trustee.bc.ca
SENIORS FIRST BC
A charitable society that provides information, legal advocacy, support and referrals to older adults across B.C. who are dealing with issues affecting their well-being, as well as those who care for them. seniorsfirstbc.ca
COQUITLAM
COQUITLAM: CITY CENTRE BRANCH
1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
604-554-7323 coqlibrary.ca
COQUITLAM: POIRIER BRANCH
575 Poirier St., Coquitlam 604-554-7323 coqlibrary.ca
Home Delivery: The Coquitlam Public Library provides free delivery and pick up of library materials to Coquitlam residents ages 60 and older who cannot visit the library in person. Preserve memories Book a session in the Poirier branch’s digitization station to convert photos, slides, and home movies to digital format. Movies and Books: Coquitlam Public Library offers streaming movies and movies on DVD as well as popular reading in a variety of formats including regular and large print, CD and MP3, eBook and audiobook. Audiobooks: The Poirier branch has a collection of audiobooks exclusively for people who cannot read regular print material due to visual or physical challenges.
PORT COQUITLAM
TERRY FOX LIBRARY
2150 Wilson Ave., Port Coquitlam
604-927-7999
fvrl.ca
LIBRARY FOR YOU
This service provides materials to people who are unable to visit the library due to illness, age, or disability.
1-888-668-4141 (ext. 7076) fvrl.bc.ca/outreach_ services
PORT MOODY
PORT MOODY PUBLIC LIBRARY
100 Newport Dr. 604-469-457 portmoodylibrary.ca
TALKING BOOK CLUB
This club meets the first Friday of every month between 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This is a talking book club for people with visual or print disabilities.
604-469-4637
CENTRE FOR EQUITABLE LIBRARY ACCESS
CELA has taken over literary services previously provided by CNIB. Coquitlam residents with visual challenges receive MP3 audiobooks, accessible eBooks and Braille delivered to their homes by mail. celalibrary.ca
Activity & Recreation Centres
CENTENNIAL ACTIVITY CENTRE
578 Poirier St., Coquitlam 604-927-6090 coquitlam.ca
CITY CENTRE AQUATIC COMPLEX
1210 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam 604-927-6999 coquitlam.ca
DOGWOOD PAVILION
1655 Winslow St., Coquitlam
Dogwood Pavilion is a social recreation centre for adults 50 years or better
to get together, make new friends, and enjoy a variety of leisure activities. The pavilion is operated by the City of Coquitlam Parks, Recreation and Culture Department. It also has a fully equipped woodworking shop, snooker room, lapidary workshop, computer lab, lounge and a library.
604-927-6098 coquitlam.ca/dogwood
GLEN PINE PAVILION
1200 Glen Pine Crt., Coquitlam
604-927-6940 coquitlam.ca/glenpine
HYDE CREEK
RECREATION CENTRE
1379 Laurier Ave., Port Coquitlam 604-927-7529 portcoquitlam.ca/ recreation
KYLE CENTRE
125 Kyle St., Port Moody 604-469-4561 portmoody.ca
MAILLARDVILLE
COMMUNITY CENTRE
1200 Cartier Ave., Coquitlam
604-927-6760 Coquitlam.ca
PINETREE COMMUNITY CENTRE
1260 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
604-927-6960 coquitlam.ca
POIRIER COMMUNITY CENTRE
630 Poirier St., Coquitlam 604-927-6027 coquitlam.ca
POIRIER SPORT & LEISURE COMPLEX
633 Poirier St., Coquitlam 604-927-6027 coquitlam.ca
PORT COQUITLAM
COMMUNITY CENTRE
2150 Wilson Ave., Port Coquitlam portcoquitlam.ca
PORT MOODY
RECREATION COMPLEX
300 Ioco Rd., Port Moody
From pickleball, walking soccer, and nature walks to workshops and creative pursuits, programs are designed to support wellness and foster community connections.
604-469-4556 portmoody.ca
SUMMIT COMMUNITY CENTRE
1450 Parkway Blvd., Coquitlam
604-927-6523 coquitlam.ca
THE CLUB -PORT MOODY
101 Noons Creek Dr., Port Moody
The goal of the Seniors Friendship Society is to provide an informal atmosphere centred around a gathering place named “The Club” where games, beverages, light snacks, meals, and conversation are the order of the day.
604-492-2595 theclubportmoody.com
WILSON CENTRE SENIORS
2150 Wilson Ave., Port Coquitlam
Operating only in Port Coquitlam and open to seniors 60+. Providing year round education and recreational programs, with a focus on community connection. 604-927-7970 portcoquitlam.ca/ wilsonseniors
YMCA
555 Emerson St., Coquitlam
A 55,000-square-foot YMCA with an indoor pool, gym, fitness studios and equipment, multi-purpose space, child minding, a family development centre, and other amenities. www.gv.ymca.ca/ bettie-allard-ymca
Sports / Leisure / Clubs
BURKE MOUNTAIN NATURALISTS
burkemountain naturalists.ca
COQUITLAM LAWN BOWLING CLUB 1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam 604-931-6711 coquitlamlawn bowls.club
DOGWOOD GARDEN CLUB 1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam 604-809-3965 dogwoodgarden club.weebly.com
FRASER VALLEY ROSE SOCIETY
info@fprosesociety.org fprosesociety.org
POCO BOWL 2263 McAllister Ave., Port Coquitlam 604-942-5244 pocobowl.com
POCO GARDEN CLUB 2211 Prairie Ave., Port Coquitlam pocogardenclub. wordpress.com
POCO OLDTIMERS HOCKEY
Planet Ice, 2300 Rocket Way, Coquitlam contact@pocooldtimers hockey.ca
PORT MOODY CURLING CLUB
604-830-2690 portmoodycurling.ca
PORT MOODY ECOLOGICAL SOCIETY
Noons Creek Hatchery
300 Ioco Rd., Port Moody 604-469-9106 noonscreek.org
PORT MOODY OLDTIMERS HOCKEY pmoha.org
ROCKY POINT
DRAGON BOATING
Old Mill Boat House 2715 Esplanade St., Port Moody rockypointdragon boating.ca
TRI-CITY CENTENNIAL STAMP CLUB stampclub.ca
Arts
CHORA CONNECTIONS
Trinity United Church, 2211 Prairie Ave., Port Coquitlam choralconnections.ca
COQUITLAM CHORALE
Eagle Ridge Bible Fellowship Church, 1160 Lansdowne Dr., Coquitlam coquitlamchorale.com
COQUITLAM HERITAGE SOCIETY
Mackin House, 1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam 604-516-6151 coquitlamheritage.ca
EVERGREEN CULTURAL CENTRE
1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam 604-927-6555 evergreencultural centre.ca
PACIFIC DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB
Port Moody Secondary, 300 Albert St., Port Moody pdpc.ca
PORT COQUITLAM HERITAGE
150–2248 McAllister Ave., Port Coquitlam 604-927-8403 pocoheritage.org
POMOARTS
2425 St. Johns St., Port Moody
604-931-2008 pomoarts.ca
POMO PLAYERS THEATRE
604-763-4404
PORT MOODY FILM SOCIETY
Inlet Theatre,
100 Newport Dr., Port Moody pmfilm.ca
POMO MUSEUM
2734 Murray St., Port Moody
604-939-1648 pomo.museum
PORT MOODY ROCK AND GEM CLUB
Kyle Centre, 125 Kyle St., Port Moody 604-323-4273
SILVER CHORD CHOIR
Port Coquitlam
Community Centre, 2150 Wilson Ave., Port Coquitlam silverchord.ca
TRI-CITY POTTERS
PoMoArts, 2425 St. Johns St., Port Moody tricitypotters.ca
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONS
EVERYONE is welcome to join; you do not need to be a veteran or the family of a veteran!
Branch 263 Coquitlam 1025 Ridgeway Ave., Coquitlam rclegion263.ca
BRANCH 133, PORT COQUITLAM
2675 Shaughnessy St. pocolegion.ca
BRANCH 119, PORT MOODY
2529 Clarke St. legion119.ca
TOASTMASTERS
Crystal Clear Speakers Coquitlam Public Library, Poirier branch, 575 Poirier St., Coquitlam crystalclear. toastmastersclubs.org
DOWNTOWN
COQUITLAM
TOASTMASTERS
Pinetree Secondary School, 3000 Pinewood Ave., Coquitlam 604-780-5388 downtowncoquitlam. toastmastersclubs.org
LINCOLN
TOASTMASTERS
Port Coquitlam Community Centre, 2150 Wilson Ave., Port Coquitlam lincoln.toastmasters clubs.org
PORT MOODY TOASTMASTERS
Coquitlam Public Library, City Centre branch, 1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam cityofthearts. toastmastersclubs.org
TALK OF THE TOWN COQUITLAM TOASTMASTERS CLUB
Coquitlam City Hall 3000 Guildford Dr., Coquitlam tottcoquitlam. toastmastersclubs.org
SERVICE CLUBS
BARNET LIONS CLUB
Coquitlam Grill, 2635 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam facebook.com/ BarnetLionsClub
CANADIAN FEDERATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMENCOQUITLAM CHAPTER cfuwcoquitlam.org
KIN CLUB OF COQUITLAM coquitlamkinsmen.com
PORT COQUITLAM ELKS LODGE 49
ABC Family Restaurant, 100–300 Schoolhouse St., Port Coquitlam 604-584-9379 elksofcanada.ca
PORT COQUITLAM LIONS CLUB
Royal Canadian Legion, 133–2675 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam portcoquitlam lionsclub.com
ROTARY CLUB OF COQUITLAM
Vancouver Golf Club. 771 Austin Ave., Coquitlam portal.clubrunner.ca/797
ROTARY CLUB OF COQUITLAM SUNRISE Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex, Room 3 633 Poirier St., Coquitlam portal.clubrunner.ca/657
ROTARY CLUB OF PORT COQUITLAM CENTENNIAL portal.club runner.ca/1780
ROTARY CLUB OF PORT MOODY
St. James Well Pub 248 Newport Dr., Port Moody portmoodyrotary.ca/
SOROPTOMIST OF THE TRI-CITIES soroptimisttricities.org
Volunteering
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER CONNECTIONS
604-529-5139 volunteer connections.ca/ VOLUNTEER CANCER DRIVERS
Book a ride or volunteer with this non-profit group to get to and from your medical appointments. 604-515-5400 volunteercancer drivers.ca
HOME HEALTH
REGENCY MEDICAL IN BURNABY IS CELEBRATING ITS 60 TH ANNIVERSARY
BY BEN BENGTSON
When it comes to the home health business, Burnaby’s Regency Medical is testament to the idea that some things change and, crucially, some things never do.
“The products changed—they got lighter and better—but the needs of the people haven’t changed. The needs are still the same, but the way that the world is purchasing them is different, too,” explains Shawna Bedard, co-owner at Regency.
Shawna, along with Greg Bedard and their son, Braden, are wellpositioned to make such claims: Regency has been in business since 1966 and, amazingly, it’s been owned by the same family for the entirety of its 60-year run—and counting.
This is to say, they’ve seen it all.
were purchasing for their parents in their 80s—and now their own kids are in purchasing for them as they’ve aged,” says Shawna, on Regency’s intergenerational customer base.
Greg’s father first opened Regency Medical as a pharmacy-focused business in New Westminster in the mid-’60s, when Greg was seven years old. In addition to Greg’s
GREG BEDARD, CO-OWNER OF REGENCY MEDICAL, POSES IN THE SHOWROOM OF HIS HOME HEALTH BUSINESS SEVERAL DECADES AGO.
father’s pharmaceutical knowledge, he found that local doctors and other medical specialists were coming in looking for medical
and home health products that could assist their aging patients, to which Greg’s father discovered he was particularly adept at finding and procuring.
“He’d find out some information on where you could get crutches, for example,” explains Greg, adding that next came canes: “He kept buying things as people kept asking for them—we were kind of knowing for looking for products for people who had a hard time finding things.”
Regency relocated to Burnaby in the 1980’s, at which point Greg found himself involved in the business in various fronts, including building aluminum wheelchairs in Vancouver after seeing these lightweight aluminum wheelchairs being built in California. He said, “Why not build them here?” An aluminum chair weighs 33lbs vs a steel chair at 55lbs. Nowadays
“OFTENTIMES, THE ‘KIDS’ IN THEIR 40S WERE PURCHASING FOR THEIR PARENTS IN THEIR 80S—AND NOW THEIR OWN KIDS ARE IN PURCHASING FOR THEM AS THEY’VE AGED.”
SHAWNA BEDARD, CO-OWNER AT REGENCY
modern carbon fibre chairs can weigh as little as 15lbs. “That was unheard of in his day,” says Braden.
As Braden explains, home health products—from physicians supplies to sports braces, power wheelchairs, and scooters—have become more streamlined, technologically advanced, and specialized as the decades have progressed.
Since its inception, Regency has expanded the scale of its offerings by selling its wares wholesale to medical establishments as well as supporting long-term care and rehabilitative organizations; however, the core of its business remains rooted in its core philosophy to put people first, whether that’s an individual who comes into their massive 6,000-square-foot showroom to shop around or helping to ensure local rehab centers, assisted living facilities, care homes, occupational therapists and physical therapists are properly equipped and supported.
“Come to our store: touch it, try it out,” emphasizes Shawna. “We have a lot of staff who have been there for 30 years, and they have the product knowledge to tell them what product works best to suit their needs—you can’t get that online.” Regency Medical is located at 4437 Canada Way, Burnaby. Visit regencymed.com for more information.
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1 PHARMACY
1 PHARMACY
Visitourpharmacytospeaktoourfriendlyand knowledgeablestaff. We’repleasetobeyourproviderof prescriptionsandprofessionalpharmacyservices.Have yourprescriptionfilledwhileyoushop,ortakeadvantage ofourpick-upanddeliveryservice. We havemany solutionstomeetyourhealthneeds,allwhileoffering convenientserviceandmedicaladvice.
For more info, visitthriftyfoods.com/pharmacy orcall604.949.4253
3 ONLINE SHOPPING
2 SENDIAL
OurSendialserviceprovidesgrocery home delivery forthose unable to shop in -s tore due to mobility or health issues.Our volunteers call weekly to take your order, whichisshopped and deliveredthenext dayfor anominal feeof$5. Formoreinfovisit thrift yfoods.com/sendial andletus do your shopping foryou.
Order24hours aday,scheduleyourpickupor delivery when it is most convenient foryou and receivethe samequality andfreshness you’ve come to expect fromus.Pay online,atthe store, or at your door Visitthrif ty foods.comandletusdothe shoppingfor you.
