Ian Gerbrandt

BAM!!! Love to see it!

The dirtbag from Rochester is a beauty!

This is the Way - Canada’s Team

George's full AB with in stadium audio only.

That’s a brow wipe! Especially with Judge on deck.

A lo profundooooo! #bluejays

Trey Yesavage has struck out 10 batters through four innings.

It’s already a #BlueJays postseason record.

Spectacular stuff from Guerrero Jr to start the playoffs! Silver Slugger and Gold Glover on display #BlueJays and now Kirk!!

Blue Jays start playoff games tomorrow, so it’s a great time to talk about high blood pressure! Kidding aside, if someone you care about is self-monitoring BP – know that devices are NOT created equal! For list of recommended devices, visit @hypertensioncanada.bsky.social hypertension.ca

On #NationalSeniorsDay, let's celebrate the wisdom, humour, and countless contributions that older adults bring to our families and community. At Seniors Outreach, they don’t just take part in programs – they lead them, they volunteer their time, assist with activities, and care for others. 💙

BAM! Alejandro! #bluejays

Why one expert says this could be the ‘turnaround decade’ for Alzheimer’s treatment While the number of Canadians with dementia is expected to increase, one senior scientist believes the next decade is also going to show promising breakthroughs in delivering treatment, prevention and...

There are things we can all do to delay or prevent dementia.

Watch out, if the Blue Jays pitchers can find a way to stop giving up so many home runs. Another strong pitching outing blighted by the long ball. I am liking the Jays options to roll with 3 good starters in playoffs. Last 20 games will be interesting!

Excellent interview for people wanting to bridge the gap between research and practice in their health promotion activities and social services. Helpful comments in last half of interview for adapting community & workplace wellness programs for the diversity of our participants.

Unprecedented glut of purpose-built rentals in Kelowna might not last long - Kelowna News A glut of purpose-build rentals is making it easier to find a place to rent in Kelowna, but the oversupply likely won't last long.

4.5% vacancy rate is a healthy rental market! Good results from City's planning team & housing providers. Still a vital need for below-market rental housing in #Kelowna, especially along transit corridors. Capstone is noteworthy with 70+ Rent-Geared-Income units www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna...

Sound On!
Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez are the dream team we did not expect but we deserve. They have brought so much joy to this tournament. #USOpen 🎾

‘I haven’t been able to keep up with it.’ Tenants in seniors’ residences say ballooning fees are forcing them out There are growing calls for the province to regulate service fees the same way it does rent to stop 'price gouging.'

‘I haven’t been able to keep up with it.’ Tenants in seniors’ residences say ballooning, unregulated fees are forcing them out. Read my latest for @thestar.com: www.thestar.com/news/investi...

We need to build 16,858 long-term care beds over the next decade to care for B.C.'s aging population.
When asked indirectly why the gov should make this investment, Seniors Advocate Dan Levitt said: because seniors deserve to receive care in LTC beds, not hospital hallways.
Me for @thetyee.ca

New guidelines for age- and dementia-inclusive neighbourhoods  — Happy Cities Learn the unique planning and design considerations for older adults and people living with dementia through a free online course.

How we design better neighbourhoods for aging communities?

We're excited to share an updated version of our dementia-inclusive planning and design guidelines, this time with a broader focus on age-friendly communities 👪

Learn more: happycities.com/blog/new-gui...

Is it "Fit for the future"? The NHS 10-year plan and the social determinants of Health Labour released its 10-year NHS plan this week - in this post I have a look at whether and how it deals with the social determinants of health

A fairly upbeat message about the new NHS 10-year plan by @chrischirp.bsky.social

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You might notice BC data is missing

That's because the health ministry didn't respond to an FOI for 7 months and missed the Globe's deadline for publication

Love living in the most transparent jurisdiction in North America, to borrow a phrase 🫠
#bcpoli

How does exercise and fitness promote healthy brain aging?
An outstanding, comprehensive review @thelancet.bsky.social
reduced neuroinflammmation, preserves blood-brain-barrier, neurogenesis, role of exerkines, and much more
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

Seniors in spotlight during Kelowna Earth Day screening of documentary Later is Too Late - Kelowna News The documentary Later is Too Late will be screened in Kelowna on Earth Day, April 22, 2025.

Seniors in spotlight during Kelowna Earth Day screening of documentary Later is Too Late - Kelowna News www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna...

Kelowna city council passes renters' protection measures - Kelowna News Kelowna city council approved measures to help tenants forced out of rental agreements due to planned redevelopment.

Kelowna city council passes renters' protection measures - Kelowna News www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna...

A Parkinson Canada graphic titled "Women & Parkinson's" on a pink and purple gradient background. It lists challenges women face with Parkinson’s: "Different challenges accessing health care," "Different medication side effects," "Different symptoms," and "Less social support," each with a simple red icon beside the text. At the bottom right, two women warmly embrace, both wearing colorful jackets and hats, smiling with eyes closed.

A Parkinson Canada graphic with a blue and purple gradient background featuring the headline "Did you know?" in large text. Below, it states: "More than 110,000 people in Canada live with Parkinson’s today. By 2034, that number is expected to grow to more than 150,000." On the right side, a man wearing an orange beanie, blue glasses, a graphic t-shirt, a light denim jacket, and camouflage pants stands looking upward with his hands in his pockets. The Parkinson Canada logo appears at the bottom left.

A Parkinson Canada graphic with a blue and purple gradient background featuring the headline "Did you know?" in large text. Below, it states: "53% of people with Parkinson's surveyed had to stop working or retire earlier than planned." On the right side, a man wearing glasses and a brown shirt embraces a smiling woman in a floral-patterned dress. The Parkinson Canada logo appears at the bottom left.

Today is World Parkinson's Awareness Day.
🧠 Parkinson’s is the fastest-growing neurological condition in the world.
📈 Today, more than 110,000 Canadians live with Parkinson’s.
We need:
🔬 More research
🏥 Better access to care
🤝 Stronger community support
💬 Speak up. Share this post. Take action.

Affordable seniors retirement beds vanishing in B.C. as the need grows Some B.C. subsidized beds at retirement homes are switching to full-cost model, a worrisome trend as seniors struggle with affordability.

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Blackmon's Late Header Sends Whitecaps to CONCACAF Semis The Vancouver Whitecaps looked down and out of the CONCACAF Champions Cup but Tristan Blackmon's header sent them through to the semi-finals. They found a way.

No Gauld, no Adekugbe, no Nelson? Altitude and CONCACAF antics? No problem! Blackmon's late header sends #VWFC to the #ConcaChampions semis and two dates with Inter Miami. Post-match for @area51sportsnet.bsky.social is up now.

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BAM! Clayton is the guy, but Martin is the heartbeat. Gators in clutch again? #finalfour

BC boosts rental assistance programs for low-income seniors & families - Island Social Trends BC boosts SAFER & RAP rental assistance programs for low-income seniors & families with $75 million in Budget 2025.

Rental support programs for low-income #seniors & #families (SAFER & RAP) get $75 million boost announced Apr 3 by
Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon. BC Greens & BC Seniors Advocate Dan Levitt have been pushing for this. There were 23,000 SAFER recipients in 2024. islandsocialtrends.ca/bc-boosts-re...