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Don Munro refuses to let his CRPS slow him down
Life isn’t linear and rarely goes according to plan. It’s how an individual responds to life’s unexpected twists and turns that ultimately defines who they are, and the legacy they create. One day while working as a paramedic, Don Munro’s life took one of those...
Why home health care is a win-win for everyone
We’ve seen this moment coming for decades. Back in the 1990s and even the 80s, demographers were pointing out that the Baby Boomer generation (born 1946-1964) were set to reach 65 beginning in 2011. With this, we would begin to see an increased demand for pension and...
Working together for a healthier home medical equipment industry
When you visit a Kootenay Columbia Home Medical Equipment (KCHME) store, what you see is just the tip of the iceberg. In addition to the equipment and our knowledgeable team members, there is a virtual mountain of specialized education and training, and an extensive...
Bringing the rehab equipment expo to the Kootenays
One thing we love about living and working in the Kootenays is that despite the region’s vast geographical footprint, we’re a tightly knit group. There’s a kinship bred by the fresh air, breathtaking vistas and relative isolation from BC’s larger urban centres that...
When community creates magic
Canada is undergoing a cost-of-living crisis, and our country’s seniors are likely feeling the pinch more acutely than others. Many seniors live on a fixed or limited income, while both food costs and housing costs have outpaced inflation. Add ongoing economic...
Push for greater wellness with a smartwatch
The “glass half empty/half full” metaphor is an appropriate way of looking at our world through the lens of accessibility. Barriers seem to exist – and persist – everywhere we look. It’s difficult not to get frustrated as the road to greater accessibility seemingly...
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