Marilyn Boxwell

Seniors’ Column

This week's column focuses on remaining active and healthy as the life expectancy for seniors increases.

Seniors’ Column

This week's column focuses on planning for care in advance in case of a fall or sudden illness.

Seniors’ Column

This week's issues focuses on on the Kootenay Lifeline Program.

Seniors’ Column

This week's column focuses on grandparents helping out with the raising of grandchildren and other family members.

Seniors’ Column

Part two in the community information series of financial benefits and services which are accorded to eligible older person.

Seniors’ Column

Knowing the difference between various income security programs.

Seniors’ Column

Ensuring seniors continue to play a strong and productive role in all aspects of society.

Seniors’ Column

Focusing on the Office of the Seniors Advocate in British Columbia

Seniors’ Column

Focusing on the Office of the Seniors Advocate in British Columbia

Senior’s Column

Volunteering within Nakusp and the surrounding areas

Getting out and about without a motor of one’s own

As most of us would agree, safe, reliable and affordable transportation is key to seniors.

Shirley Garvey brings live music for lively singers each week with the Seniors’ Serenaders.

Serenade along with Shirley Garvey each week

It was about ten years ago now, but I remember well the first time I came face to face with one of Nakusp’s finest musical artists.

Shirley Garvey brings live music for lively singers each week with the Seniors’ Serenaders.

Holistic health practitioners get to the root of the matter

Holistic heath incorporates the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual healing of our bodies.

Seniors’ Fair returns in 2013

The second Seniors’ Resource Fair to take place Friday, May 31 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Nakusp Arena and Auditorium.

Stay healthy and active with the Seniors

Older adults who choose to adopt the credo of “active living” recognize that this involves more than just regular physical exercise.

Local pharmacists offer free medication counsel

With so many new health products now, more options are available now than have ever been been the case before.

Shift happens in Nakusp

Janet Royko’s latest work entitled “The Shift – a play with music” made its mid-April debut at the Bonnington Arts Centre in Nakusp.

Get some help in taxing times

Nakusp and area residents who need help their tax package are reminded that the local Community Volunteer Income Tax team is there to help.

Connecting to the world through computers

I remember the first time I cast eyes on a fully functioning computer: I have to admit, I wasn’t particularly impressed.

Raising grandkids can be a challenge, and a gift

A growing number of local grandparents are now finding themselves stepping up to the challenge of raising their own children’s children.