Tag: Gift of Time

Dec 09
Tips for holiday visits with a senior living in care

Throughout December, Route 65 is running a “Gift of Time” campaign, which invites the public to participate in giving the “gift of time” this month in support of seniors who are either living alone, or in a care home. But how do you ensure that your holiday visit is a good one, when the senior […]

Dec 06
How caregivers can cope when the holidays are not so merry

Throngs of people are descending on the shopping malls, gallons of eggnog are flowing, the children in your life are bouncing off the walls awaiting Santa, and you… well, the holiday spirit is just not taking hold. Whether it be the stress of extra social engagements, the impact of the giving season on your wallet, […]

Dec 04
Caring for someone living with dementia over the holidays

Throughout December, Route 65 is running a “Gift of Time” campaign, which invites the public to participate in giving “the gift of time” this month in support of seniors who are either living alone, or in a care home. As part of “Gift of Time,” Route 65 is also running a series on the holidays, […]

Dec 03
Giving “Gift of Time” during festive season can combat social isolation

The month of December kicks off the festive season. It can be a time to celebrate, but for socially isolated seniors in communities across British Columbia it can also lead to feeling forlorn and disconnected. BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) is inviting the public to participate in giving “the gift of time” this month in […]

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