Amica at Arbutus Manor

I had a tour of Amica at Arbutus Manor yesterday. I was very pleasantly impressed with the outlook of Andy Walker, the General Manager and the atmosphere at the Residence. I very much had a feeling that it was not just a job, but the caring came from the heart. They are doing some renovations and the completed areas are bright and calming, and there are some very nice public spaces and gardens.They have a good selection of exercise equipment, and a large room where they do exercises. Now, if they would only invite me to lunch or dinner, I could tell you how the food was.....

SIX MISTAKES BABY BOOMERS MAKEWITH THEIR FINANCES

Heidi Pullem has a very interesting seminar on the

SIX MISTAKES BABY BOOMERS MAKEWITH THEIR FINANCES And How To Avoid Them

For Investors Over Age 50 Who Are Planning To Retire Or Have Already Retired
And Who Want to Avoid Costly Mistakes
Call Heidi at 604-602-7851 to book a seminar for your clients.


Topics:

# Not understanding or covering your risks
# Failing to understand the stock market
# Paying excessive taxes
# Having the wrong time horizon
# Choosing the wrong retirement income strategy
# Not taking care of your family

Heidi Pullem is a well known financial educator in Vancouver. She has
counseled government employees, teachers, health care workers,
professionals and business executives approaching retirement. Her articles
have appeared in The Vancouver Sun, Financial Forum News, Today’s
Investor, CARP Magazine, Investment Executive and Advisor.ca. Heidi is
regarded as an expert in helping baby boomers increase their assets, reduce
income taxes, create income, and take care of major risks. She is a Certified
Financial Planner, proving her expertise in investments, taxes, insurance,
and estate planning, and maintains her designation with diligent ongoing
education. She is also a member of the Estate Planning Council of
Vancouver and Advocis (Financial Advisors Association of Canada).

B.C. Association of Geriatric Care Physicians

The BCAGCP just wrapped up their conference, the first after not operating for awhile. They had some excellent prresenetations on a range of subjects. One discussed the Healthy Brain programme by Dr. Steven Kirally ( www.healthybrain.org) which targets keeping the brain healthy and how one can deal with risk factors for dementia, and also increase brain power/compensate for some loss. Other presentations dealt with keeping seniors healthy and out of hospital, and getting them the best care possible. One aspect of that is total, and interdisciplinary interventions-- making sure we treat and assess the whole person. Overseen by Dr.John Sloan, this was a great comeback for the organization, and Dr. Sloan deserves great thanks for his perseverance and vision.

Helping Yourself and Your Loved One in Seniors Housing

I am speaking for the North Shore Community Resources on Saturday, March 28th, a two hour lecture and workshop.


Workshop for Family Caregivers

Saturday March 28, 2009
10:30 -12:30
Capilano Mall Community Room
(up the escalator from Starbucks)
#203-935 Marine Drive
Free
To register please call
North Shore Community Resources at 604-985-7138