Tuesday, June 11th, 2019
How our “campus-of-care” style helps retired couples grow old together Many retired couples aging together find themselves in a difficult and potentially heartbreaking predicament when they discover that they require different levels of care. While one spouse may be able to support the other for a time, there are cases where living apart may be […]
Wednesday, May 8th, 2019
Overcoming Social Isolation in Seniors Many Canadian seniors are socially isolated, meaning they have little contact with other people and few rewarding relationships. Seniors going through a life transition, like the death of a spouse or a change in their health, are more likely to be socially isolated, as are women and seniors who live […]
Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019
What Kind of Gifts Should I Bring For a Nursing Home Visit? It can be hard to know what to bring for a loved one who lives in a nursing home when you visit them. They might seem like they already have everything they need, or they might not have a lot of space to […]
Tuesday, April 16th, 2019
Complex Care vs Assisted Senior Living: Understanding the Differences Moving into a senior’s residence for the first time can be an overwhelming time of change for some people. This is especially true if you’re unfamiliar with the different types of care that are available. Some seniors might benefit from the services provided by an assisted […]
Tuesday, March 19th, 2019
How Our Pet-Friendly Retirement Communities Spark Joy and Improve Health Animals bring joy and happiness to almost everyone, and seniors are no exception. Most pet owners will agree that a warm snuggle from your pet is highly therapeutic, or taking your companion on a walk is the best excuse to get some fresh air and […]
Friday, March 15th, 2019
Senior Living: The health benefits of having an active social life! Spending time with friends and family members is vitally important during our senior years. Especially when isolation can become a very real problem due to mobility issues, health complications and more. Studies have shown that seniors who socialize within their retirement communities actually experience […]
Monday, March 11th, 2019
Independent vs Assisted Senior Living: Understanding the Differences When seeking out and researching the perfect retirement community, it can be overwhelming attempting to figure out exactly what level of care is right for you or your loved one. Some people would be happiest in an independent living facility, while others could benefit from living […]
Wednesday, December 19th, 2018
Loneliness can be difficult for those living on their own There are many wonderful benefits to retirement living especially around the holiday season. The holidays are a wonderful time of year to relax, unwind and connect with family and friends. However, it can also be a difficult time for those living on their own. Statistic […]
Sunday, December 16th, 2018
Why Eating Healthy is Important for Seniors Nutrition is important for seniors to maintain to improve the chance of not getting onset dementia. Nutrition for seniors is a hot topic lately and there are some good tips to follow to maintain good health and well-being. According to the BC Government website, only 44% of British Columbian seniors […]
Tuesday, December 11th, 2018
Over 600 Seniors attended the free event, the Seniors Light Tour in the City of Kamloops. More than 20 city buses travelling in a caravan to brightly lit neighbourhoods with Christmas décor and lights was then then followed by entertainment, hot chocolate and of course, Santa Claus! A large caroling sing along followed in the Sandman Centre. […]