The Heartbeat of Our Community On Mayne Island, the quiet stories of creating an age-friendly community often go unnoticed. Alongside these stories are the unsung heroes who work behind the scenes: our volunteers. These indispensable individuals are the lifeblood of the Mayne Island Assisted Living Society (MIALS), ensuring our programs, services, and support reach those…
Getting in and out of a car can be a challenge! Learn some tips and tricks to help! Join Chris Kennedy, a physiotherapist from InReach Physio to learn about how best to get your loved one with limited mobility get in and out of your car. Chris will be giving some tips and tricks to…
Working in tandem with MIHCA to support community aging in health on the island. MIALS is proud to be supporting Care Receivers through a Care Receiver Support Group at the Mayne Island Community Centre from 1:30PM to 3:00PM on the second and fourth Thursday of each month starting October 24th. Caregivers are welcome to use…
As we go about our daily lives on Mayne Island—grocery shopping, walking our dogs, or enjoying a coffee at our favorite spots—it’s easy to forget that some of our neighbours are navigating challenges we can’t see. These are the invisible stories of people aging in place, facing needs that aren’t apparent to most of us…
