Carey Tate
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.
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Carey Tate
Sep 27, 20231 min read
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.
Carey Tate
Sep 22, 20231 min read
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.
Carey Tate
Jun 22, 20232 min read
Grant available for seniors in Pointe-Claire.
A grant is open to senior applicants in Pointe-Claire.
Carey Tate
Jun 5, 20232 min read
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.
West Island News
Feb 27, 20231 min read
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.
West Island News
May 7, 20211 min read
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.
West Island News
Apr 6, 20211 min read
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
Rhonda Massad
Mar 12, 20215 min read
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.
West Island News
Nov 25, 20203 min read
“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
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Nov 10, 20202 min read
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
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.
Rhonda Massad
Sep 21, 20203 min read
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.
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Sep 9, 20202 min read
"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
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...
Julianna Cavallaro
May 28, 20201 min read
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
Julianna Cavallaro
Apr 21, 20202 min read
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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