Jul 14, 2022 Right-size Your Life: Focus on What Matters MostWhat is Right-sizing? Right-sizing means taking a pro-active approach to creating a living space and lifestyle that’s perfect for you,…
Jul 07, 2022 How Seniors Can Safely Benefit from The SunWith summer in full swing, older adults are spending more time outdoors. After all, the feeling of the sun on…
Jun 30, 2022 Golf: Why More Older Adults are Teeing OffDescribed as a lifetime sport, golf can be played whether you are 4 or 104. Played by millions of people…
Jun 23, 2022 At Our Residences: Saint-Jean-Baptiste DayCelebrated for more than 100 years, the festival is considered one of the most important holidays in Quebec. Don your…
Jun 02, 2022 Why You Should Cheer for Your Favourite TeamWith its varied climate and geography, Canada is the perfect place to experience some of the world’s most exciting sporting…
May 26, 2022 The Healing Power of Pets for Older AdultsStella knows how to make an entrance. Truly ‘man’s best friend’, the St. Berdoodle is something of a celebrity at…
May 05, 2022 21 Fun Ways for Older Adults to Keep ActiveThe formula for happiness is simple: stay connected to people, make healthy choices, have fun, and laugh a lot. Today’s…
Apr 21, 2022 Houseplants: 6 Surprising Benefits For SeniorsLush foliage and vibrant flowers can breathe life into your home. The popularity of indoor gardening has soared in recent…
Mar 24, 2022 In The Spotlight: The Recreation Therapy A-TeamA woman who loves to see a plan come together, Alynn Skalicky leads a close-knit team of elite recreation professionals…
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. …
Feb 10, 2022 Love is in the AirWhen Valentine’s Day became popular in the Middle Ages, the climate was warmer than it is now. Birds mated. Flowers…
Jan 27, 2022 Sharing Stories – The Piano LadyMusic is at the core of her being. The joy in the room is palpable as older adults at Shaftesbury…
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…
Dec 16, 2021 7 Ways That Older Adults Can Stay Active This WinterWhen the weather is frightful and the forecast reveals digits lower than your shoe size, it can take everything you…
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.…
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…
Nov 10, 2021 Remembrance Day – 3 Reasons To RememberThe muffled clap-clap-clap of mittened hands cuts through the silence as veterans stream past cenotaphs at outdoor ceremonies across the…
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…
Oct 07, 2021 5 Surprising Benefits of Playing Board GamesWhy do we love board games? Because they’re fun! Whether young or old, games connect us with those around us…
Sep 02, 2021 Respite: Short Term Help Offers Peace of MindSometimes we all need a break. To unplug, recharge, rejuvenate. It’s important for caregivers to practice self-care, yet it’s often…
Aug 19, 2021 Best End of Summer Activities for SeniorsWarm August evenings in Canada are the perfect time to savour the last flicker of summer heat before the familiar…
Aug 06, 2021 Hidy & Howdy: All Seniors Care Resident RemembersIn 1986, Phyllis made a decision that changed the trajectory of her life and set her on the road to…
Jul 16, 2021 Tips to Boost Mental Health as Pandemic Restrictions EaseSeniors around Canada are rejoicing! With the gradual easing of lockdown comes longed-for opportunities – to see friends, play cards,…
Jun 25, 2021 Debate Club for Seniors: Building Friendship & Brain HealthWhich came first: The Chicken or The Egg? The subject was hotly debated at Shaftesbury Park Retirement Residence where seniors…