Historical Casa Mia property approved for new care home
This week an important decision came before Vancouver city council on whether to rezone the property at 1920 Marine Drive, also known as Casa Mia. The decision was doubly important due to the fact that Casa Mia would receive a heritage designation as well. The change of use for this historically significant home built by […]
BCCPA thanks Health Arts Society for Concerts in Care “40 for 40” program
While scientific evidence accepts music’s health benefits for seniors, anecdotal evidence from caregivers tells us it does more than just calm frayed nerves. Music moves seniors deeply, often transporting them back to the past, if only for a short while. After bringing this experience to 40 senior care homes across BC, the Concerts in Care “40 […]
