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Seniors voice concerns at MNA's Town Hall.

Carey Tate

Oct 29, 20231 min read

Seniors voice concerns at MNA's Town Hall.

A Town Hall at Cedar Park United Church brought West Island senior issues to the forefront of a conversation with MNA Gregory Kelley.

ABOVAS' Executive Director and volunteer services celebrated.

Carey Tate

Sep 27, 20231 min read

Community

ABOVAS' Executive Director and volunteer services celebrated.

ABOVAS accompanies West Islanders who need assistance getting to and from appointments or daily tasks and are seeking volunteers.

Cambridge residents get moving to raise funds for palliative care.

Carey Tate

Sep 22, 20231 min read

Community

Cambridge residents get moving to raise funds for palliative care.

Pointe-Claire's Cambridge Residence seniors raised $9,500 for the Teresa Dellar Palliative Care Residence at their 2nd benefit walkathon.

Grant available for seniors in Pointe-Claire.

Carey Tate

Jun 22, 20232 min read

Community

Grant available for seniors in Pointe-Claire.

A grant is open to senior applicants in Pointe-Claire.

Free Zone A STM, EXO, and paratransit trips for seniors starting next month.

Carey Tate

Jun 5, 20232 min read

News

Free Zone A STM, EXO, and paratransit trips for seniors starting next month.

Zone A commuters aged 65 and up can travel around the island free of charge beginning July 1st.

Site of former Adonis to become long-term seniors' care centre.

West Island News

Feb 27, 20231 min read

Real Estate

Site of former Adonis to become long-term seniors' care centre.

The former Adonis at 4601 boul. Des Sources will become a 192-room CIUSSS long-term care seniors center.

Senior Walk Fundraiser for Nova West Island

West Island News

May 7, 20211 min read

Community

Senior Walk Fundraiser for Nova West Island

Chartwell Residences, Le Wellesley and Manoir Kirkland will be organizing a “Senior Walk” fundraiser from May 24th to June 24th, 2021.

Building an Online Community with the Wisdom Exchange Project

West Island News

Apr 6, 20211 min read

Community

Building an Online Community with the Wisdom Exchange Project

The Wisdom Exchange Project connects students with older adults in Quebec to form an online community & provide COVID-safe social engagement

In Conversation: Vaccines With Dr. Laurie Dunbar

Rhonda Massad

Mar 12, 20215 min read

Coronavirus

In Conversation: Vaccines With Dr. Laurie Dunbar

To better understand the vaccination process, Kris Artuso spoke to Dr. Laurie Dunbar in a West Island News Exclusive Interview.

“iPads for Seniors’ Residences” initiative takes off

West Island News

Nov 25, 20203 min read

Community

“iPads for Seniors’ Residences” initiative takes off

iPads for Seniors' Residences initiative helps distribute iPads ahead of the holidays to improve quality of life for West Island seniors & t

Santa to a Senior MTL returns to uplift West Islander's spirits

Nov 10, 20202 min read

Community

Santa to a Senior MTL returns to uplift West Islander's spirits

The Santa to a Senior MTL initiative is back for it's second year to uplift WI seniors' spirits in the direst of times. Find out how you can

How to help an ageing parent: dealing with resistance and denial

West Island News

Oct 12, 20203 min read

How to help an ageing parent: dealing with resistance and denial

As our population ages, we find ourselves having to care for our parents. Here are tips on helping an ageing parent dealing with resistance.

Helpful Tips for New Caregivers of Elderly

Rhonda Massad

Sep 21, 20203 min read

Healthy Living

Helpful Tips for New Caregivers of Elderly

As the numbers of older persons keep soaring, living alone is downright impossible. you need it to care for the senior person.

"We May Not Add Days to Life, but We Add Life to Days" Teresa Dellar Palliative Care Residence

Sep 9, 20202 min read

Community

"We May Not Add Days to Life, but We Add Life to Days" Teresa Dellar Palliative Care Residence

The Teresa Dellar Palliative Care Residence in Kirkland is inaugurated on September, 10 2020. Paying tribute to late co-founder Teresa Della

Caring and options for seniors - Respite and reassurance for families

West Island News

Aug 23, 20202 min read

Caring and options for seniors - Respite and reassurance for families

by Heather Parnell Many seniors want to live in their own homes for as long as possible. Familiarity and routine can be an enormous...

COVID Community Food Program announces expansion to Maxi Pointe-Claire

Julianna Cavallaro

May 28, 20201 min read

Coronavirus

COVID Community Food Program announces expansion to Maxi Pointe-Claire

The COVID Community Food Program is happy to announce their new expansion to Maxi in Pointe-Claire! Their first day was this Wednesday, May

West Island Citizen Advocacy shares Tips and Resources

Julianna Cavallaro

Apr 21, 20202 min read

Community

West Island Citizen Advocacy shares Tips and Resources

The West Island Citizen Advocacy shares tips and resources about what to do when a problem could arises with an institution.

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