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Screening Mammography Program

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1804B Bowen Road
, Nanaimo, BC, V9S 5W4
Phone: (250) 716-5904
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Self Management British Columbia

Self-management refers to the tasks that an individual must undertake to live well with one or more chronic conditions. These tasks include gaining confidence to deal with medical management, role management, and emotional management. more info

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210- 4907 Chisholm Street, 101- 4906 Delta Street
, Delta, BC, V4K 2V2
Toll-free: 1-866-902-3767
Fax: (604) 940-2099
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Self-Management Health Coach program

Self-Management Health Coach Program provides individualised telephone support for people living with chronic diseases such as diabetes, chronic pain, cancer, heart, kidney and lung diseases, arthritis, lupus, Parkinson, MS, etc. Volunteer health coaches provide weekly 30 minutes telephone coaching for 3 – 6 months for individuals wanting to improve their confidence and motivation to become healthier and to better manage the daily challenges of living with chronic conditions. Individuals are paired with coaches based on gender and possibly shared chronic conditions. more info

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University of Victoria, Institute of Aging & Lifelong Health
Ste 210, 4907 Chisholm St
, Delta, BC, V4K 2K6
Main Line: (604) 940-1273
Toll Free: 1-866-902-3767
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Senior Peer Counselling

Provides counselling and support to alleviate loneliness and isolation of seniors who are age 55+. The service is offered in the home, the office and community. Seniors are encouraged to enjoy healthy ageing through physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.more info

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1070 Townsite Road
, Nanaimo, BC, V9S 1M6
Phone: (250) 754-3331
Fax: (250) 753-0268
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Seniors Health and Seniors Care

We provide care for seniors in a variety of settings, from hospitals and clinics to your home.more info

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1655 Grant Ave
, Nanaimo , BC, V9S 2J2
Phone: (250) 755-6229
Fax: (250) 755-3371
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Seniors Outreach Team (SORT)

Provides assessment and treatment services to seniors over 65 who are experiencing mental health problems such as Alzheimer's Disease or depression. Support and education to family and professional caregivers is available.more info

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1665 Grant Avenue
, Nanaimo, BC, V9S 5K7
Phone: (250) 755-3301
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Seniors Resource Directory

Information and resource directory for Seniors in Nanaimo A supplement to the Nanaimo News Bulletin.more info

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777 Poplar Street
, Nanaimo, BC, V9S 2H7
Phone: (250) 753-3707
Fax: (250) 753-0788
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Services for People with Disabilities Guide

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Toll-free: 1-800-622-6232
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Services for Seniors Guide

This guide provides information about Government of Canada services and programs for seniors and their families.more info

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Services for Seniors guide
Toll-free: 1-800-622-6232
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Sheila McGrath RMT

Registered massage therapists (RMTs) in British Columbia are trained in the assessment and diagnosis of soft tissues and joints, and the treatment and prevention of injury, pain, and physical disorders.more info

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Sheila McGrath RMT, Mountainview Chiropractic & Massage Therapy
Unit #104 - 6543 Portsmouth Road
, Nanaimo, BC, V9V 1A3
Phone: (250) 933-3443
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