Events

If your Android phone or tablet sometimes leaves you feeling stuck or unsure, you’re definitely not alone. This friendly, hands‑on session helps you move from frustration to confidence by showing you how to use your device with clarity and ease. You’ll learn everyday essentials like texting and emailing, browsing the Internet, and customizing your setup […]

Changes in communication can occur as part of aging and may include difficulty finding words, hearing impairment, memory-related communication challenges, or difficulty following conversations. While these changes can be frustrating, understanding how communication and brain function are connected can help older adults maintain confidence, independence, and meaningful social connections. Join registered speech-language pathologist Sue Decker […]

Dryness, discomfort, bladder urgency, and recurrent urinary tract infections become increasingly common with age, yet many older adults are unaware that these symptoms may be linked to Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM). Left untreated, symptoms often worsen over time rather than resolve on their own, and can lead to increased UTI frequency, pain with intimacy, […]

Medical assistance in dying (MAiD) has become an increasingly common part of end-of-life care in Canada. Today, approximately one in ten deaths within the Island Health region are MAiD-related, raising important questions about how we support people who request MAiD and their families. Working in partnership with people with lived and living experience of MAiD, […]

Stay safe online and feel confident doing it! If the online world sometimes feels confusing, fast‑moving, or a little risky, you’re not alone. This session helps you cut through the noise and understand what’s really going on behind the social networks you use every day such as Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Twitter (X), in […]

Healthy skin plays an important role in protecting the body, maintaining comfort, and supporting overall well-being. As we age, skin naturally becomes thinner, drier, and more vulnerable to injury, but many common skin problems can be prevented with simple daily habits. In this prevention-focused session, you'll learn: How aging affects the skin and its ability […]

Palliative care plays an important role in supporting individuals living with serious illness and the people who care for them. This session explores how palliative care can be delivered in community settings through a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach that focuses on quality of life, symptom management, and personalized care. Participants will gain a better understanding of […]