The Fine Art of Aging Returns and Primary Care Access Expands on the North Shore
Mark your calendars!
We're excited to welcome back The Fine Art of Aging, a free half-day conference designed to support older adults, families and caregivers live well and age in place with confidence. Join us on March 20, 2026 at Delbrook Community Recreation Centre for an engaging morning of practical, evidence-based guidance from local family physicians and healthcare professionals. Including sleep, brain health, social connection, and more.
This thoughtfully curated event addresses the questions that matter most as we age - from improving sleep and supporting brain health, to strengthening social connection and navigating complex topics such as Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) with clarity and care.
Space is limited and advance registration is required. Learn more about the event and secure your spot at www.nspcn.ca/faoa
Many of these same topics are featured in this month's newsletter so you can start exploring them today.
In this issue, you'll find practical, easy-to-read insights on topics that matter as we age, including:
Improving sleep
Supporting brain health
Strengthening social connection
Understanding MAiD
Our goal is simple: to connect you with trusted, evidence-based information so you can make informed decisions about your health and well-being.
Good News for North Shore Residents
More than 30 new physicians and nurse practitioners are now accepting patients as team-based care grows in our community.
Recently featured in the North Shore News, this milestone reflects the collaborative work of physicians, nurse practitioners, and community partners working together to strengthen care in our community.
Registration is now open for this free half-day conference at Delbrook Community Recreation Centre. Designed for older adults, families, and caregivers, The Fine Art of Aging provides practical, evidence-based insights on sleep, brain health, social connection, Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), and strategies to support healthy aging.
Space is limited and advance registration is required. Learn more about the event and secure your spot by clicking the button below.
On the North Shore, more than one in three residents is 55 or older - that's something to celebrate. It also means many of us are navigating retirement, shifting routines, changes in health, and evolving social circles, often all at once. If your world feels a little quieter than it once did, you're not alone.
Staying socially connected isn't just “nice to have” - it's a vital part of maintaining your health, independence, and sense of purpose as you age.
Occasional forgetfulness is a normal part of aging. But when changes in memory begin to interfere with daily life, it may signal something more. Cognitive health is shaped not only by age, but also by lifestyle, medical conditions, sleep quality, physical activity, and social connection.
At The Fine Art of Aging, North Shore Family Physician Dr. Dana Haaf explains the difference between healthy aging and cognitive decline, and why regular check-ins with your family physician are an important part of protecting your brain health.
Read the full article to learn what changes are considered normal, and the steps you can take today to help support a healthy brain.
Are you waking up tired, restless, or earlier than you'd like? While sleep patterns naturally change with age, feeling exhausted day after day isn't simply “part of getting older.” Quality sleep plays an essential role in supporting memory, heart health, mood, and even reducing the risk of falls.
Learn what's normal, what's not, and practical ways to improve your sleep, including when it's time to speak with your healthcare provider.
You may have heard about Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) in the news or through conversations with friends and family, but what does it actually mean? Who is eligible? What does the process involve? And what safeguards are in place?
Because this is an important and often complex topic, we've developed a clear, straightforward guide explaining how MAiD works in British Columbia, and how it differs from palliative care or choosing to stop medical treatment.
The North Shore Primary Care Network is a proud partner of the North Shore Division of Family Practice, the Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, the Vancouver Health Authority, and the BC Ministry of Health.
We gratefully acknowledge that we live and work in the traditional unceded homelands
