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Beckman Apartments supportive housing opens in Maple Ridge

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MLAs Mark Dalton and Doug Bing were part of the opening ceremony. - Special to The TIMES" title=" MLAs Mark Dalton and Doug Bing were part of the opening ceremony." style="border: 0px;" /> MLAs Mark Dalton and Doug Bing were part of the opening ceremony. — image credit: Special to The TIMES Beckman Apartments is now open in Maple Ridge. “Beckman Apartments is a result of our government’s ongoing commitment to develop housing and supports that help people living with mental illness,” said Health Minister Terry Lake . “Thanks to this joint investment, the community is better equipped to respond to the needs of all of its residents.” “People in the Maple Ridge region living with mental illness now have a new supportive place to call home, said Doug Bing, MLA Maple Ridge -Pitt Meadows. “Beckman Apartments provides residents with the support they need to recover in the community,” The new 20-bed residence provides a home-like environment in self- contained...

How will you care for your aging parents?

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - When aging parents can no longer care for themselves, having a conversation with them about their future is never easy. Fortunately, there are people who have made it their life's mission to help you figure out what your loved ones can afford when it comes to their long-term care, and where they should spend their golden years. When my dad turned 92 years old in August 2016, his suddenly failing health was a rude punch of reality. Up until then, I had seen him as the strong, quick- witted police officer everyone in Trenton, New Jersey, knew. But suddenly it was up to my sister and me to be his caregivers. We did our best until he passed away in January, but the crash course we received in elder care was eye-opening. Senior living arrangements Once adult children get a handle on their parents’ finances, it’s time to figure out what type of care they can afford. My father soon needed more help than a home health aide could provide, and rushing to find the ri...