Contributors

Boomers and Parents Blog and Speaking Series was created by 5 Okanagan Professionals to better serve the needs of Baby Boomers as their parents age. Here is some information about each of us below...


Aarron Dow Legal Professional Farris, Vaughan Will and Murphy LLP
During his time in Kelowna, Aaron has had the opportunity to witness the benefits of proper estate planning, together with the many issues that can arise when families fail to adequately plan for the future.


Originally from Victoria, Aaron has been working for over four years as a lawyer at the Kelowna office of Farris, Vaughan, Wills & Murphy LLP, one of British Columbia’s oldest and most well-respected law firms.   A significant portion of Aaron’s practice involves assisting individuals with issues concerning wills and estates.  


Background and Experience

  • Holds an undergraduate degree in Science as well as a Law degree, both from the University of Victoria. 
  • A member of both the Canadian Bar Association and the Kelowna Bar Association
  • He currently sits on the Board of Directors of the Kelowna Ballet Society
Contact Aaron
Phone: 250-869-3858



Sharon Hughes-Geekie - Area Director Bayshore Home Health

I began my career as a journalist, working in both print and electronic media. I thoroughly enjoy writing and continue to do so on a freelance basis.  
Bayshore Home Health has been dedicated to enhancing the quality of life, dignity and independence of Canadians in their homes since 1966. Canadian owned and operated, we are the country's largest provider of home and community health care services, with more than 50 home care offices, 20 community care clinics and 8,000 employees.

 Offering a wide range of home care services, we strive to make a difference in our clients' lives – every visit, every time. Our nursing, personal care, home support and companionship services are available privately as well as through government care programs, personal and group insurance plans and workplace safety insurance. We deliver care to more than 70,000 clients annually.

 We also provide nurse/caregiver staffing services, health education programs and treatments in our community dialysis centres. Our subsidiary, Bayshore Specialty Rx, delivers a wide range of infusion pharmacy, infusion clinic and pharmaceutical support services to health care and pharmaceutical organizations.

I am passionate about customer service and inspriring and empowering others. I welcome new challenges, uncharted territory, and any opportunity to learn. 

 My mantra: How hard can it be?
Contact Sharon
Tel: (250) 717-7528   
Toll-Free: 1-877-717-7528
105-1664 Richter Street, KelownaWebsite: www.bayshore.ca



Mike Hassard - Financial Professional
Mike Hassard Financial Advisor KelownaMy reason for getting involved in the needs of baby boomer's and their aging parents, was a personal one.

My father retired early (age 56) only to be struck by a serious case of pneumonia and was hospitalized for almost 5 months.

 He went from being a active, independent and athletic retiree (he completed numerous marathons) to needing on going care.

Background and Experience:

Contact Mike
Office directions: google place link here
Direct line; 250-861-1465
Personal Blog: http://mikehassard.blogspot.com


Michael Loewen - Royal Lepage Kelowna

Born and raised in Revelstoke, BC, Michael completed a BA at the University of Western Ontario under a military scholarship. He served with the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in Victoria, receiving the Canadian Forces Decoration and attaining the rank of captain.

 Michael completed his Bachelor and Master of Social Work degrees at the University of Calgary. He worked for the City of Calgary's Social Services Department from 1978 to 1991 in a variety of supervisory and management positions. His last appointment there was that of Senior Social Planner in which capacity he was responsible for funding support and consultation to more than one hundred community services in an 11 million dollar program.

 Moving to Kelowna in 1991, Michael worked as a program coordinator with Okanagan Families before moving into his own retail business and then into personal financial planning. He served as Executive Director of the United Way from 1999 to 2005. He has provided independent and professional consultation and training to the voluntary sector throughout the province of BC.

 No stranger to community service, Michael has served on many boards including the Elizabeth Fry Society, Sunshine Theatre and the Royal Canadian Legion. He is a member and past president of the Kelowna Rotary Club (Downtown) and has chaired the City of Kelowna's Social Planning and Housing Committee; the Kelowna Homelessness Steering Committee and Kelowna's Poverty Task Force. Michael has also been appointed to the Governance Committee of Golf Canada. He is an accomplished public speaker, trainer and facilitator. His only acknowledged vice is golf.

 Michael has worked with the BC Property Assessment Review Panel for the past five years and joined Royal LePage Kelowna in 2010. He has extensive experience in reviewing the value of real estate property and in negotiating the very best value for his clients.

 Michael has three sons, two daughters and twelve (count 'em, 12) grandchildren.

Contact Michael

Email: michaelloewen@royallepage.ca
Office: (250)860-1100
Mobile: (250)300-6541
Fax: (250)860-0595




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