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Jul 14, 2022

Right-size Your Life: Focus on What Matters Most

What is Right-sizing? Right-sizing means taking a pro-active approach to creating a living space and lifestyle that’s perfect for you,…
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Jul 07, 2022

How Seniors Can Safely Benefit from The Sun

With summer in full swing, older adults are spending more time outdoors. After all, the feeling of the sun on…
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Jun 30, 2022

Golf: Why More Older Adults are Teeing Off

Described as a lifetime sport, golf can be played whether you are 4 or 104.  Played by millions of people…
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Jun 23, 2022

At Our Residences: Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

Celebrated for more than 100 years, the festival is considered one of the most important holidays in Quebec. Don your…
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Jun 02, 2022

Why You Should Cheer for Your Favourite Team

With its varied climate and geography, Canada is the perfect place to experience some of the world’s most exciting sporting…
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May 26, 2022

The Healing Power of Pets for Older Adults

Stella knows how to make an entrance.  Truly ‘man’s best friend’, the St. Berdoodle is something of a celebrity at…
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May 05, 2022

21 Fun Ways for Older Adults to Keep Active

The formula for happiness is simple: stay connected to people, make healthy choices, have fun, and laugh a lot. Today’s…
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Apr 21, 2022

Houseplants: 6 Surprising Benefits For Seniors

Lush foliage and vibrant flowers can breathe life into your home. The popularity of indoor gardening has soared in recent…
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Mar 24, 2022

In The Spotlight: The Recreation Therapy A-Team

A woman who loves to see a plan come together, Alynn Skalicky leads a close-knit team of elite recreation professionals…
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Feb 17, 2022

The Ultimate Guide To Moving into A Retirement Community (And A Checklist)

The weeks leading up to a move can be an exciting time, filled with dreams of a bright, new future. …
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Feb 10, 2022

Love is in the Air

When Valentine’s Day became popular in the Middle Ages, the climate was warmer than it is now. Birds mated. Flowers…
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Jan 27, 2022

Sharing Stories – The Piano Lady

Music is at the core of her being. The joy in the room is palpable as older adults at Shaftesbury…
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Jan 13, 2022

Is Now a Good Time to Move into a Senior Living Community?

  “The days go quickly with all the activities, even during a pandemic.  We’re safe here!  Everyone is so careful…
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Dec 16, 2021

7 Ways That Older Adults Can Stay Active This Winter

When the weather is frightful and the forecast reveals digits lower than your shoe size, it can take everything you…
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Dec 09, 2021

Head-To-Head: Which Retirement Residence Has the Grey Cup Edge?

In an unparalleled sprint, two seniors’ communities are going head-to-head in the days leading up to the 108th Grey Cup.…
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Nov 25, 2021

Sharing Stories – Artist Joyce Anderson

“Art is an expression of my life. Sometimes words can’t come close to describing how we feel, think, or how…
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Nov 10, 2021

Remembrance Day – 3 Reasons To Remember

The muffled clap-clap-clap of mittened hands cuts through the silence as veterans stream past cenotaphs at outdoor ceremonies across the…
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Oct 21, 2021

Sharing Stories – Pulse Pioneer Al Slinkard

“I’m the luckiest guy in the world!” A modest man with a dry sense of humour, Al Slinkard began working…
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Oct 07, 2021

5 Surprising Benefits of Playing Board Games

Why do we love board games? Because they’re fun! Whether young or old, games connect us with those around us…
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Sep 02, 2021

Respite: Short Term Help Offers Peace of Mind

Sometimes we all need a break. To unplug, recharge, rejuvenate. It’s important for caregivers to practice self-care, yet it’s often…
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Aug 19, 2021

Best End of Summer Activities for Seniors

Warm August evenings in Canada are the perfect time to savour the last flicker of summer heat before the familiar…
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Aug 06, 2021

Hidy & Howdy: All Seniors Care Resident Remembers

In 1986, Phyllis made a decision that changed the trajectory of her life and set her on the road to…
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Jul 16, 2021

Tips to Boost Mental Health as Pandemic Restrictions Ease

Seniors around Canada are rejoicing! With the gradual easing of lockdown comes longed-for opportunities – to see friends, play cards,…
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Jun 25, 2021

Debate Club for Seniors: Building Friendship & Brain Health

Which came first:  The Chicken or The Egg? The subject was hotly debated at Shaftesbury Park Retirement Residence where seniors…
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