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 Testimonials
 

Here's what people are saying about Peace of Mind - Caring for Seniors at Home web site:
 
January 26, 2010 "I have reviewed your Peace of Mind website. What a wonderful resource for seniors and their families!" - Colleen S., Daybreak Moving Solutions for Seniors, West Vancouver.
 
November 27, 2009 "Your website is amazing and I understand your passion to inform and educate.  I wish I'd had known about you before mom and dad passed away.  To have all this information in one place is a godsend." - Barb K., BjK Seniors' Advocate, Vancouver.
 
January 27, 2009 "Thanks for assisting us. I also find it useful to search many other services that are provided by other companies on your website." - Al L., Retire-at-Home Services, Burnaby.
 
January 21, 2009 "I have found this site very informative." - Francine M., Home Instead Senior Care.
 
December 24, 2008 "I stumbled on your web-site after a couple of hectic days trying to get groceries delivered to my Mom (85) in Burnaby, during our recent snowstorm(s). It is a great site and I'm sure I'll use it often as a reference tool.  Thanks so much." - Susan K., Vancouver.
 
October 29, 2008 "I was wondering if you would add a listing for Drake Medox College to the Learning/Seminars section of your site.  Our college focus is on training RCA’s and CHW’s only... I will definitely pass the URL on to our students, thank you." - Vikki P., Drake Medox College.
 
October 27, 2008 "I've been reading thru your website and looking at all the great information! Would like to add your web page to ours and vice versa."  - Sue H., Driving Miss Daisy.
 
October 6, 2008 "Your web site is a great resource! I really appreciate that you update it regularly as well." - Lianne C., - Vancouver Coastal Health Authority.

June 14, 2008 "Diane, thank you for the list of places of retirement and similar places in Greater Vancouver.
It is very comprehensive." - Jim C.
 
June 13, 2008 "Very interesting and informative web site!" - Kara N., Director of Projects, Three Links Care Centre, Vancouver.
 
May 26, 2008 "Wow what a list." - Bob R., Work in Progress, Chilliwack, BC.
 
April 29, 2008 "...if you could add [to our listing] when calling to please mention that they found it on your Peace of Mind website (as then we can give those people in the Lower Mainland a greatly reduced possibly even free delivery charge as well as a seniors discount)." - Megan, Pets First.
 
March 15, 2008 "Great website. Very informative." - Ray W., Vancouver.
 
February 28, 2008 "Many times I have come across your site when searching for health care resources or other home care providers and have really appreciated the information available." -  Dean M., President & CEO, Plum Living Properties & Health Services Inc. Vancouver.

February 26, 2008 "Thank you very much for taking the time to set up this web-site." - Don M., Burnaby.

January 25, 2008 "I just discovered your website and I think it's a great resource and a lovely legacy to the memory of your mother." - Sarah L., Meals for Mum.

November 14, 2007 "I just came across your list and was most impressed. Thank you for putting this together as we get many calls from people asking where to go for this type of information. We will most definitely refer people to your site." - Kate H., Director of Public Relations + Member Services, BC Care Providers Association.

November 13, 2007 "I have browsed the website and find it useful." - Neelam S., Pharmasave.

November 4, 2007 "I recently came across your wonderful seniors housing list on the shaw website. It is very helpful." - Julian B., Program Assistant for the SFU seniors program.

October 12, 2007 "I already advertise on your site and have had many calls from this. I thank you very much for having my information posted on your site." - Laureen D., A1 Advanced Nursing Foot Care.

September 16, 2007 "Your site was a gold mine of information and I wish to thank you for all the work you have done to assemble these resources and all the work you have saved me from." - David P., Canadian Disabled Individuals Association (CDIA).

July 18, 2007 "I came across your web site today and was impressed to find all the information." - Barbara P., Free to Be.

July 12, 2007 "What a lovely site you have created! I found it while looking for various Day Care Centres for seniors." - Bill M., RN Director of HomMed and Special Projects.

June 23, 2007 "Thanks for the excellent site! It is amazing that you are still keeping this so up-to-date." - Gary B., Calgary.

June 19, 2007 "I received an inquiry about LTC insurance and was told this is the site she used for our contact information. You have a lot of great information on your site." - Glennis D. BSN, RHU Living Benefits Specialist, Integral Financial Services Inc.

June 16, 2007 "Thank you so much for your detailed response. You have already helped me tremendously!" - Jana M., Vancouver.

May 19, 2007 "Thank you for putting all of this information in one place for families to use." Barbara K., Comfort Keepers.

April 21, 2007 "Your website is a fantastic resource and we would like to be part of it." - Susan B. and Heather K., Good Riddance Professional Organizing Solutions.

March 7, 2007 "I came across your website while looking for groups concerned about seniors' health and housing, and was absolutely moved by what you have accomplished through your website, and the extensive resources that you have amalgamated." - Rosalind W., Research, Communications, and Outreach Assistant, BC Health Coalition.

January 13, 2007 "I just wanted to say thank you for creating this website - I was helping a neighbour look for an assisted living residence and your very comprehensive list was invaluable in this process - it allowed him to find a new home with the approriate amenities, and be able to move in within a very short time. This is a wonderful service - great work!" - Lyda, Vancouver.

November 11, 2006 "I love your listing – I am a job developer and this list is a God send - finding meaningful volunteer placements for people who are recovering from a serious accident is hard enough – trying to find placements in smaller communities in the Fraser Valley is a daily challenge." - Jennifer J., GK Woodward and Assoc.

October 25, 2006 "First of all, your website is amazing. Congratulations! What a labour of love in your mother’s memory." - Leah P., Projects for Non-Profits, Vancouver.

October 1, 2006 "Love your site and have added it to my favorites. I wish to say this is a wonderful legacy you have created for your mother. I think your personal story can help a lot of people." Patricia L. HS/RCA.

August 18, 2006 "I just wanted to say this is a fantastic website. I am an occupational therapist working with seniors, and I think I will be using this site very often to help my clients." - Yun.

August 15, 2006 Thank you for being out there. I am trying to assist my mother in Ladner, BC while I reside in Scottsdale AZ." - Murray H.

June 21, 2006 "I’ve recently viewed your website. I think it is fabulous that you have done this and want to know how I can have our company listed on your site. Terez P., Welcome Home Health Care Inc. Coquitlam, BC.

June 12, 2006 "I've been visiting websites looking for links related to retirement and thought your site would be really useful to my visitors." - David A.

June 08, 2006 "I would be more than happy to be of assistance to a great enterprise like yours. I would be also more than happy to answer specific e-mail enquiries of a generic nature regarding concerns you, or your members may have about suitability of properties, downsizing etc." - Paul.

May 15, 2006 "Your website is the best resource page I have seen so far. There is no one out there that provides as much information as you do. In fact, a lot of times when people ask me for long term care insurance, it was for someone who already need long term care and I have utilized the information on your website to provide them with the esources they need as well as some of the resources I have to help them. Therefore, I would like to thank you on behalf of the people I have assisted through utilizing the information on your website." - May C., RN, BSN.

May 4, 2006 "Thank-you first of all for putting together this website. It is very informative." - Michele C.

April 20, 2006 Your site is very well organized and includes many useful links." - Shane G., Quality Solutions Inc.

April 14, 2006 "You have done a wonderful job with your web site! I have just discovered it and found it very helpful. Debbie, Thornbridge Gardens, New Westminster, BC.

April 13, 2006 "You have a great website and I enjoy looking for info." - Marianna R., BSW, RSW Social Worker, Rehabilitation Subacute & Convalescent Care Programs, Queens Park Care Centre, New Westminster, BC.

April 9, 2006 "Just wanted to tell you what a wonderful job you've done of compiling the list of seniors' housing. It's very comprehensive and gives a good start to people who are looking for some appropriate place." - Judy M.

March 28, 2006 "I just wanted you to know that in my job, I have to provide local resource information to my local seniors and their families. I was thrilled to find such a comprehensive list on the Internet, and am now giving the web site address out to callers with Internet access." - Shelagh W., Intake Co-ordinator, Home Health Services, New Westminster, BC.

June 21, 2006 "I found the website on housing for seniors very informative and well done." - Tina.
 
November 16, 2005 "You have a great resource on your BCSENIORS page." - Dan G., Royalty Home Care, North Vancouver, BC. 

February 26, 2004  "Hi, was at the website for Seniors and was very impressed with all the information available." - Victoria B., Uniquely Yours Furniture on Consignment, Langley, BC.

February 24, 2004  "I really appreciate your website!!! It is very useful. You must have an enormous amount of information about senior housing. I am designing a seniors facility... " - Carol B., Earl Marriott Secondary, Surrey, BC.

January 16, 2004  "Your web site is wonderfull!" - Cheryl B., Dunnville, ON.

September 14, 2003  "I so appreciate your web site...what a wonderful tribute to your Mom." - Darlyne J., Vancouver, BC.

May 4, 2003  "I take this opportunity to commend you on a great site on the web." -  Nizar M. , proposing a new congregate housing facility.

April 14, 2003  "Your Peace of Mind web site was very helpful. Thank you for compiling all of those resources." - Lianne C., Community Developer, Vancouver Coastal Health Authority.

March 17, 2003  "I saw your website mentioned in the Vancouver Sun this morning. It seems to be very comprehensive and much needed." - Berna H., With Care Home Transition Services, Vancouver, BC.

March 14, 2003  "I am working my way through the [senior housing list] trying to find extended care for my mother ... very helpful, thank you." - Bill B., Victoria, BC.

March 11, 2003  "I looked through your BC Seniors site. It looks great. You’ve got lots of useful connections for people to use." - Cory B.,  Filmmaker, Heirloom Films.

March 2, 2003  We are a senior health care information and resource website. I looked at your site and thought the content of your web pages could be valuable to our members and readers. W.H. P. M.D. Empire HomeCare Resources, Inc. California.

February 5, 2003  "I just found your terrific site; I am speaking in Vancouver in early March and was doing research. Your site has been very helpful and thank you for listing my sites. I am including yours in my presentation." Karen H. - Founder/CEO Caregiver Network; How to Care.

January 29, 2003  "These sites are most useful" - David C. - trustee for a small congregate rest home in Langley, BC.

January 17, 2003  "We have contacted you to invite you to: share information about our Research Study of End-of-Life Care address with people in your organization and other groups or individuals; complete a brief and anonymous questionnaire there. Your assistance with this research is sincerely appreciated, and of much potential benefit to Canadians. - Dr. Donna W., Faculty of Nursing,University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB.

January 8, 2003  "I can see your site has lots of great info..." - Anne, Prince George, BC.

January 7, 2003  "Your website is great." - Zan R. , Executive Director, South Granville Seniors Centre, Vancouver, BC.

December 29, 2002 "Thank you for putting out the effort to put the Seniors' Web site together." - Andrew, BC.

December 17, 2002 "Your site is very good and I have used it a lot for research purposes. You really deserve a pat on the back as the site is really useful!" - Scott H., HomeCustodian, Barrie, ON.

November 27, 2002  "Thanks for your site. So nice here." - Vital, Ukraine.

November 11, 2002  "I came across your site which seems to be the only one of its kind for Vancouver." - Tamara S., UBC Med II Student.

October 17, 2002  "I came across your website and found it to be a wonderful resource! You must have put a lot of time into pulling together all this information." Heather G., TLC at Home Services Inc., White Rock, BC.

October 14, 2002  "I just found your excellent site, Peace of Mind - Caring for Seniors at Home. " - Susan B., BC.

September 9, 2002 "I've just been introduced to your site and it is full of great information. " Lorna H. - Executive Director, Family Caregivers' Network Society, Victoria, BC.

August 30, 2002 "You have a great web site" - Val H., PalTrac Management/PALS for Seniors.

August 30, 2002 "I have just been exploring your web site which is very helpful and informative." - Kristen F., Caregiver Support Coordinator, Vancouver Coastal Health Authority.

August 29, 2002 "Want to compliment you on your site. It is very well done and extremely useful. I am an instructor in The Home Support/Resident Care Attendant program at Douglas College and I will be referring my students to your site. I think it is useful for so many people who need assistance just finding resources. Great job. I would like permission to use the page of your site that outlines the types of senior housing and care facilities and the services each provide. I would like to give a copy of this to each of my students - I would reference your site. " - Mary B., Douglas College, Burnaby, BC.

August 22, 2002 "If you are interested to lead a workshop regarding care of seniors or relating topics please let me konw. I have the opportunity to look at your web site, what a wonderful way to provide information to seniors and their families. You have done a great job creating and maintaining the site, the contents are excellent. I will certainly tell the class about it and offer the URL to them. " - Kit T., Program Coordinator , Health & Human Services, Langara College.

August 20, 2002 "I am very grateful to people like you who make websites like this to help others in need." - Catherine, BC.

July 28, 2002 "Found your articles very interesting. " - Marji H., Maple Ridge, BC.

May 15, 2002 "I really appreciate all the work you have done on this site. It is very beneficial to our department. Great job!" Cathrina T., Diagnostics & Allied Health, Richmond Health Services.

May 8, 2002 "I just wanted to say thank you to whomever is the gaurdian of this page!" - Robin B.

July 9, 2002 "Impressed with your site" M. Burke, Volunteers for Seniors, Vancouver/Richmond Health Board.

May 23, 2002 "I just got in from a meeting with my boss tonight. I told her about our being able to list our contacts on your site. We're very excited. I noticed that your site came up within the first 2 pages when I used MSN as a search engine. I thank you very much for allowing us to promote the company on your site. As you know, we are a nursing agency and advocates of elders in their own surroundings. Your site is very informative, especially now that my own mother has been diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease. I find it very helpful. " Sue L., Circle of Life Health Care Services.

April 18, 2002 "Great site that is easy to navigate." - Brian S., Prince George, BC.

February 28, 2002  "I found your website " Peace of Mind" while I was searching the net for innovative models of long-term care. I like the site. You did a nice job developing it and I am sure it is helpful to others." - Dottie D., RN, MSN, Doctoral Student and Research Assistant, The University of Iowa, College of Nursing.

November 5, 2001 "Diane, thank-you for this resource you have developed for the seniors and their families here in our region of Western Canada. " - Pat F., President, Seniors' Housing Advisory, Delta, BC.

October 1, 2001  "This site looks like just the information I'm looking for. Thank you for providing it, I know your mother would be proud of you." - Sue, Richmond, BC.

July 24, 2001  "Great job on the website - I found lots of useful info." - Ken M., CFP, CLU, CH.F.C., Chartered Financial Consultant, Zlotnik, Lamb & Co., Victoria.

June 25, 2001  "I want to congratulate you on your web site and your commitment to helping people make sure our elders are treated with the love and dignity they deserve. I, too, am committed to this cause." - Eileen K., author of A Spy in the Nursing Home.

May 14, 2001  "Your site is a great resource that we as seniors can all relate to and use." - E. M., Houston, Texas.

April 18, 2001  "Congratulations on you web site! You've done a great job in the presentation and content. I'll be passing this resource on." - Stephen B., Care Research Services, Victoria, BC.

April 5, 2001  "This is a great resource, with lots of links to finding everything necessary, and a style that is straight forward and immediately helpful." - Leslie S., West Vancouver, BC.

March 27, 2001 "This is an astonishing resource for people who need to know how to get help for their ailing loved ones." - D. B., Surrey, BC.

March 18, 2001 "What you are putting up looks quite good. Your site looks beautiful, very elegant but simple." - Peter S., author Nursing Homes: The Family's Journey, Vancouver, BC.