Nurse Dolling: The Tale of Alma Rattenbury

By Norman K Archer

Plowing its way through the undulating quagmire was a battle-scarred military ambulance, driven by an intrepid 20-year-old widow named Alma Dolling.

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A Time to Dance

By Eileen Mackenzie

Many dance classes, clubs, and venues eagerly await new members. To start dancing, all one needs is a desire to learn, some brainpower, a relatively mobile body and a smile.

Acupuncture for Pain Relief

By Ann Brandt

Acupuncture as a healing tool is becoming increasingly popular for relieving pain. Although this modality began in China thousands of years ago and spread to other Asian countries, it only became popular in the West the last quarter of the 20th century.

Cruise the Danube

By By Rhonda Parker, CTC, MCC, LCS, Cruise Holidays Pacific in Victoria

Forever immortalized in Johann Strauss' "The Blue Danube" waltz, Europe's Danube river, and the countryside through which it winds, are as beautiful as the music. By taking a cruise on the Danube, you can see and explore European capitals, medieval towns, stately castles, rolling hills and vineyard-lined valleys.

Beware of Email Scams

The internet presents opportunities for cyber-thieves to trick unsuspecting web users into giving them personal information (credit card numbers, bank account information, passwords, or other sensitive information). Train yourself to recognize these scams and protect your private information.

Whose Money Is It?

By Ken McNaughton, CFP,CLU,Ch.F.C.,RHU,CSA

Things have changed dramatically with the baby boomers aging visibly, and our parents living much longer than they envisioned, often in poor health. We are all reminded constantly by the media, the banks, insurance companies and investment firms that retirement could be a pretty grim experience if we don't have enough saved up for that long rainy day.

A Healthy Pet is a Happy Pet

By Aussie Pet Mobile

Caring for the total health and happiness of your pet and other animals in your community is Aussie Pet Mobile's number one priority. New to Victoria, this full service pet-grooming salon on wheels provides convenient one-on-one grooming expertise in a comfortable cage-free environment.

Seniors and the Health and Fitness Market

It's natural that seniors would want to continue to be active into retirement and beyond. And, with fewer demands on their time, many are able to put more attention on their health and wellness as well as explore new types of fitness activities and programs

Why is Consistency in Your Caregiver so Important?

By My Care Givers

Building a relationship of trust and respect does not happen overnight. When a caregiver is hired and comes into your home, they are also coming into an intimate part of your life. Building a rapport, a sense of trust and ease is vital for a great working relationship. This can only be accomplished by getting to know the same few faces that come each and every time.

Roasted Corn on the Cob

It's the season of fresh, home-grown corn on the cob. Try roasting for a rich, sweet flavour.

Five Simple Tips to Help You Right-Size Your Life

As people transition into senior living, there's often a series of difficult decisions to be made. Should they move to a smaller house or condo? Is it necessary to look at a retirement residence? Regardless of the decision a number of things can be done to make the next chapter of life easier and enjoyable.

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