Making a difference by volunteering
“When I walk into the Lodge, the clients’ faces light up! Knowing I’m going to make someone’s day brighter makes me very happy.” It was a desire to learn more about the medical fie...
Seniors
Stockings for Seniors
Stockings for Seniors is a program that aims to make the holiday season a little brighter for seniors in Prince George. The program lets seniors from Gateway Complex Care, Rainbow Lodge, Jubilee Lo...
Riding the NH Connections bus as a senior: Affordable, fun, and COVID-safe
Did you know that if you’re 60 or older, you can ride the Northern Health Connections bus at the same low price medical travellers pay – with no need to have a medical reason for your trip? Tak...
Fair Days event brings laughs, lemonade, and more to Gateway
August 17-20 was Gateway Fair Days! Residents at Gateway Complex Care in Prince George participated in fair-themed activities organized by the recreation therapy department. Events included live music...
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics – call centre now open for some ages
Starting today, some community members can begin to call and book their COVID-19 vaccine appointment at one of more than 30 vaccine clinic locations across the North. In Northern Health, Seniors 90+ a...
Protecting our seniors and Elders: Phase 2 COVID-19 immunization plan update
This story and the vaccine schedule for seniors has been updated since the original post. The Province of BC has released more information about Phase 2 of the COVID-19 immunization plan, which foc...
Medical students supporting older adults: Combating isolation during COVID-19
The isolation that has come with the COVID-19 pandemic has been tough for people of all ages, but especially for older adults. Medical students across BC were inspired to help and, in Terrace, some re...