seniors housing

Work continued on the new Birch replacement in Langley City at 20355 54th Ave. on Wednesday, March 29. An issue with concrete has moved back completion until next year, B.C. Housing said. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

Concrete issues will delay seniors housing project in Langley City till next year

Tallest building in City originally scheduled for completion this summer

 

Jerry Gosling, a volunteer from Langley, has been on the council of advisors for the BC Seniors Advocate, Isobel Mackenzie, for the past five years. He is also volunteering with Survey BC Seniors to help them collect data on the quality of life of seniors living at care homes. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Volunteers needed to survey residents Langley long-terms care home

Initiative involves visiting seniors and learning about their experiences

 

A six-storey building under construction on 221A Street near Langley Memorial Hospital will provide rental housing for seniors. (Heather Colpitts/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Seniors rental complex on Langley’s Hospital Hill soon ready to welcome tenants

The complex will provide funds to the Langley Memorial Hospital Foundation for its charity work

 

B.C. says it will expedite the registration time for internationally-trained nurses to get practising. (Credit: Pixabay/Antonio-Corigliano)

B.C. cutting costs for retired nurses to return, internationally-educated ones to start

Announcement comes amid about 5,200 nursing vacancies

B.C. says it will expedite the registration time for internationally-trained nurses to get practising. (Credit: Pixabay/Antonio-Corigliano)
A White Rock senior says current government representation doesn’t go far enough when it comes to regulating rent increases at some retirement homes in B.C. Unsplash.com image

B.C. senior says more protection needed for rental rates at retirement homes in the province

Private facilities may raise rent, hospitality costs as inflation rises

A White Rock senior says current government representation doesn’t go far enough when it comes to regulating rent increases at some retirement homes in B.C. Unsplash.com image
Michael Marshall, 25, UBCO physics student living at the Vinyards. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)

UBCO students rent affordable units at senior’s residence in exchange for fun

Two students in their 20s are living at the Vinyards residence for seniors

Michael Marshall, 25, UBCO physics student living at the Vinyards. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)
Avalon Gardens at Murrayville invites you to their Christmas Craft Fair, Saturday Nov. 19.

Find that perfect holiday gift while supporting seniors’ programs in Langley

Independent senior living community hosts annual Christmas craft fair

  • Nov 7, 2022
Avalon Gardens at Murrayville invites you to their Christmas Craft Fair, Saturday Nov. 19.
A truck brought in more pre-made fireproof metal panels for assembly at the site of the Willingdon Care Centre Ltd. seniors residence being built on the 272nd Street site, where the Aldergrove Ice Arena used to stand, on Oct. 19. It is expected to be complete late next year. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
A truck brought in more pre-made fireproof metal panels for assembly at the site of the Willingdon Care Centre Ltd. seniors residence being built on the 272nd Street site, where the Aldergrove Ice Arena used to stand, on Oct. 19. It is expected to be complete late next year. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
Chartwell Renaissance is an elegant, established retirement community in Langley offering an intimate atmosphere and independent lifestyle. Photo courtesy Chartwell Retirement

Exploring senior living? You’ll want to check out this residence

When Nav helped move her aunt to Chartwell Renaissance Retirement Residence in…

  • Oct 31, 2022
Chartwell Renaissance is an elegant, established retirement community in Langley offering an intimate atmosphere and independent lifestyle. Photo courtesy Chartwell Retirement
Independent living communities like Langley Seniors Village are designed for seniors who are fully independent but would like to live in a social environment with avenues for connection and engagement during. Photo courtesy Retirement Concepts

You could win one year of FREE living at one of B.C’s best boutique retirement communities

“When a new resident moves in, the comment we always hear is ‘I wish I had moved in sooner.’”

  • Oct 17, 2022
Independent living communities like Langley Seniors Village are designed for seniors who are fully independent but would like to live in a social environment with avenues for connection and engagement during. Photo courtesy Retirement Concepts
Work was halted on the Langley Lions Housing Society project at 20355 54th Ave. earlier this year after concrete problems were discovered. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

Concrete ‘issues’ discovered in new Langley Lions Housing Society project said to be minor

Affects ‘way less’ than 1 per cent of the concrete, but repairs will mean a delay of at least 6 weeks

Work was halted on the Langley Lions Housing Society project at 20355 54th Ave. earlier this year after concrete problems were discovered. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
The Village

Cottage-style living brings enriched experiences to people living with dementia

Langley village offers residents the freedom — and security — to explore

  • Aug 8, 2022
The Village
Chartwell Renaissance is an elegant, established retirement community in Langley offering an intimate atmosphere and independent lifestyle.

There’s never been a better time to explore senior living options — here’s why

When Tracey helped move her aunt to Chartwell Renaissance Retirement Residence in…

  • Jul 25, 2022
Chartwell Renaissance is an elegant, established retirement community in Langley offering an intimate atmosphere and independent lifestyle.
Liberal MP Hedy Fry speaks during a news conference in Ottawa, on June 15, 2017. Fry introduced a private bill in late June, Bill C-295, that would amend Section 215 of the Criminal Code to specifically criminalize owners and managers of long-term care homes for failing to provide the “necessaries of life” to vulnerable adults. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Ottawa exploring criminal reform as Liberal MP tables bill on long-term care neglect

Bill C-295 looks to criminalize care home owners who fail to provide residents with necessities

Liberal MP Hedy Fry speaks during a news conference in Ottawa, on June 15, 2017. Fry introduced a private bill in late June, Bill C-295, that would amend Section 215 of the Criminal Code to specifically criminalize owners and managers of long-term care homes for failing to provide the “necessaries of life” to vulnerable adults. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Nurse Next Door is one of several local services that offer home medical and support care for seniors. Their local team operates out of distinctive pink cars. (Dave Polly/Special to Langley Advance Times)

SENIORS WEEK: Helping Langley’s elderly stay home longer

Non-profits and private services ensure help is available

Nurse Next Door is one of several local services that offer home medical and support care for seniors. Their local team operates out of distinctive pink cars. (Dave Polly/Special to Langley Advance Times)
The elevator in the Cedar at LLHS’s complex in Langley City has been broken since early May, and may not be repaired for months. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)

Only elevator in Langley seniors building out of commission

It may be months before parts can be made for the elevator at the Cedar

The elevator in the Cedar at LLHS’s complex in Langley City has been broken since early May, and may not be repaired for months. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)
Long-time former directors Brian Parkinson (left), Terry Metcalfe, Sharon Anglin, and Jeremy Sutton were four of the five board members from Langley Lodge who recognized recently with a Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers from the Governor General of Canada. (Jude Henders/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Lodge volunteers given national medals

Five current and former board members recognized by the governor general

Long-time former directors Brian Parkinson (left), Terry Metcalfe, Sharon Anglin, and Jeremy Sutton were four of the five board members from Langley Lodge who recognized recently with a Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers from the Governor General of Canada. (Jude Henders/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Architect Dane Jansen (left) talked about construction of the new replacement for the Birch at the Langley Lions Housing Society complex with (left to right) Langley MLA Andrew Mercier, Langley East MLA Megan Dykeman, LLHS executive director Jeanette Dagenais, and Minister for Housing David Eby. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)

Housing minister tours Langley seniors housing construction

David Eby got to see progress on the replacement for the burned Birch housing site

Architect Dane Jansen (left) talked about construction of the new replacement for the Birch at the Langley Lions Housing Society complex with (left to right) Langley MLA Andrew Mercier, Langley East MLA Megan Dykeman, LLHS executive director Jeanette Dagenais, and Minister for Housing David Eby. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)
The new building is on Church Avenue next to Ferland Park in Vanderhoof. (Submitted Photo)

New seniors building opening soon in Vanderhoof the 1st of its kind in B.C.

New facility brings affordable housing and holistic dementia care to seniors in April

The new building is on Church Avenue next to Ferland Park in Vanderhoof. (Submitted Photo)
Scales of justice (file photo)

Architect ordered to pay $9M in lawsuit over failed Osoyoos seniors development

Cactus Ridge was intended to be a 92-unit assisted living property built in 2008

Scales of justice (file photo)
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