Seniors - Healthy Living

Parkinson's Disease affect physical movement, however regular exercise can provide significant benefits to those affected by this disease. We will work on improving your posture, strength, and balance while also helping to decrease chances of falling.more info

Heart Wise can help you transition from your formal cardiac rehabilitation program to fitness programs available in your community. It is designed for people who have suffered a heart attack, undergone heart surgery or are at risk for other heart complications. Sessions are led by a personal trainer who will encourage regular daily exercise, incorporate warm up, cool down and self-monitoring. Instruction is done with varying, progressive levels of exercise so participants can safely and appropriately increase intensity. more info

Osteofit for Life emphasizes agility, balance, strength and posture. Participants must complete Osteofit Level 1 before registering for Osteofit for Life.more info

Osteofit Level 1 is for people with osteoporosis who are at increased risk of fractures or have had one or more fractures. This program was developed by BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre in conjunction with the Osteoporosis Society of BC. more info

This website provides information about government programs and services for older adults. The goal is to provide the residents of B.C. with one place to go to find all the information they need to plan for and live a healthy, active aging lifestyle. Seniors' families and caregivers will find great information here, too. The BC Seniors' Guide is attached or can be downloaded in four languages from the website.more info

Learn how to safely use the weight room and start your exercise program to increase bone density, decrease stress and increase your strength and flexibility. more info