On June 9th we had a speaker who asked us the question "Do you still need this medicine"? Medicine reviews provide insights on uses, side effects, interaction with other medicines and understanding overall effectiveness of medications we are taking. As we get older...
An emergency can arise quickly and without warning. Residents should be prepared to be on their own for at least 72 hours in an emergency, be it a power outage, severe storm, flood, earthquake or other emergency. Port Coquitlam’s Emergency Preparedness Program...
Presented by Dying with Dignity. This session started with a short discussion of end-of-life options, one of which is MAID. Following a brief review of how MAID legislation came into being and the current status, MAID eligibility criteria and the process to access it...
Tuesday Talks – How to Improve your Sleep March 24 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Presented by Avant Respiratory. March is World Sleep Month! Join to learn simple ways to improve sleep and maintain your CPAP for better comfort and results. Better sleep starts here in Port...
Presentation by Tricia Keith, End-of-Embodiment Doula Tricia's professional and educational background is a blend of the creative and healing arts, alongside 12 + years of working with people facing their mortality, the imminent death of a loved one, and/or the...
Mark's Presentation on Understanding Diabetes was well attended and he provided useful information for those managing the disease for themselves or a loved one. His key take home points are listed in the attached Powerpoint Presentation. Understanding Diabetes Mark...