Campuses of Care – Innovative Seniors’ Housing in British Columbia - Campuses of Care consist of independent living units, assisted living and residential care. Many have units that are government subsidized. A goal of these developments is to cerate a ‘community’ where residents and staff support one another.

Important Websites for Seniors in British Columbia - A list of important contact and website information for seniors in British Columbia.

Retirement Home Regulation in British Columbia - British Columbia is the first province in Canada to regulate Assisted Living Residences, the category under which many retirement residences fall. There is no regulation governing Independent Living Residences.

Senior Housing Options in British Columbia - Seniors in British Columbia wishing to relocate from their current home have several options available to them depending on their care needs and available monthly income.

What is the BCSLA? - Formerly known as the BCRCA (British Columbia Retirement Communities Association), the BC Seniors Living Association provides advocacy, leadership and networking opportunities for its members. BCSLA members are committed to innovation, resident choice, and excellence in the seniors living industry.

Caring for the Caregiver - It's most important that the caregiver, care for themselves as much as their loved one. First and foremost they must communicate with medical personnel, family, friends and their support network.

How to Make the Transition to Retirement Living Easier - The reality is that moving to a retirement home ranks among one of the more difficult things anyone has to raise and discuss with someone they care about.

Key Factors When Selecting a Retirement Residence - What are the most important things to look for when searching for a retirement home?

Relocation Basics & Downsizing Tips - Deciding to relocate a senior to a retirement home can be a monumental decision and can involve an tremendous drain on relationships and one's own emotional well-being.

Which Retirement Home would you choose for your parent? - Retirement Residences differ greatly across so many dimensions including environment, amenities, services & care and; every person's needs and desires are unique. What one person might think is the perfect home, another might not. It is imperative that the family/caregiver (and if physically possible, the person themselves) assess their needs, shop around and compare what is available.

Take the Chaos out of Crisis® - Having easy access to a list of your parents contact numbers takes the chaos out of the crisis. Suggested list of important numbers to keep handy in case of an emergency.

HOME BASE CAN BE "HOME SAFE" © 2004 - Good orgainzation and thinking ahead can keep a home safe for seniors who might be frail and unaware of risks in the home.

Health And Wellness - Mesothelioma Information - Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer. One of the primary mesothelioma causes is asbestos exposure.

Innovative Seniors' Housing Options - We know that the number of seniors is growing to previously unseen proportions and, as a result, there will be a need to develop many different kinds of housing solutions that will meet the needs of many with different budgets and care needs, while allowing people to remain active and independent for as long as possible.

Dealing with Progressive and Chronic Illness - As we age there are a whole host of progressive and chronic illnesses that may impact our independence significantly. Some of these illnesses are devastating for the person and caregivers/family alike as they come to terms with the diagnosis and type of care required.

POS Skimming - The Commercial Crime and Fraud Sections with the Regina Police Service, Saskatoon Police Service, Saskatchewan Financial Services Commission and the RCMP have joined forces to promote March as Fraud Awareness Month to Saskatchewan residents and consumers. Public education and awareness is key in preventing and reducing the number of victims of fraud. Point of Sale Terminal Payment Card Skimming is one of the top reported scams for 2011.

Computer Virus Scam - The Commercial Crime and Fraud Sections with the Regina Police Service, Saskatoon Police Service, Saskatchewan Financial Services Commission and the RCMP have joined forces to promote March as Fraud Awareness Month (www.sacp.ca/fraudawareness) to Saskatchewan residents and consumers.

Online Banking Fraud - The Commercial Crime and Fraud Sections with the Regina Police Service, Saskatoon Police Service, Saskatchewan Financial Services Commission and the RCMP have joined forces to promote March as Fraud Awareness Month.

Adjusting to your new ‘Home’ - Change can be difficult for anyone under any circumstance and moving, often leaving a place tied to special memories and people, is one of the more stressful situations one has to deal with. Moving into a retirement community can present added challenges as there will be a new routine and many new people to get to know.

How Important are your Documents? - One never knows when crisis will hit and you or someone other than yourself will need access to your important documents, but not have the time or ability to search for them. Be it an unexpected illness, hospitalization or something else - a purse can get stolen or lost, a home can get broken into....

Romance Fraud - A romance fraud is a confidence trick involving feigned romantic intentions towards a victim, gaining her or his affection and then using that goodwill to commit fraud. Fraudulent acts may involve gaining access to the victim’s money, bank accounts, credit cards, passports, or email accounts. It can also include getting the victims to commit financial fraud on behalf of the suspect.

Fraud within the Exempt Market Securities - During the fifth week of Fraud Awareness Month, the fraudulent activity to be profiled is Real Estate Investment Scams. Recently, investors who have experienced disappointing returns with traditional investments have been turning to “Real Estate” investments believing that they can provide stability, security and great returns.