Why dementia is not a normal part of aging and what you can do

4 minutes

Misplaced keys. A forgotten name or password. Forgetting a special occasion like a birthday.

As we age, many of us start to worry memory loss means we are getting dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. It’s normal for us to be concerned.

According to the Alzheimer Society of Canada, almost 40 per cent of us will experience some form of memory loss after we turn 65 years old. It’s a natural part of aging.

Temporary service interruption at South Okanagan General Hospital emergency department

1 minute

Oliver and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at South Okanagan General Hospital due to limited physician availability.

Emergency services will be unavailable from 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9 to 8 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 10. Patients can access care at Penticton Regional Hospital during this time.

Temporary service interruption at South Okanagan General Hospital emergency department

1 minute

Oliver and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at South Okanagan General Hospital due to limited physician availability. 

Emergency services will be unavailable from 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8 to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9. Patients can access care at Penticton Regional Hospital during this time.

New maternity clinic opens its doors to expectant families in the Central Okanagan

3 minutes

Expectant parents and babies in the Central Okanagan will have improved access to services and supports through the new Central Okanagan Maternity Clinic.

“Our priority is to ensure people have access to the primary care services they need, including expectant families,” said Health Minister Adrian Dix. “This new clinic builds on the existing primary care network in the Central Okanagan and will ensure expectant families are connected to the team-based care they need.”