Smartphone Safety Tips for Seniors
Smartphones have revolutionized the way we communicate with each. However, not all seniors are well-versed in smartphone usage. As recently as 1990, cell phones were still pretty rare and very expensive. In this blog article, we’re going to give you some tips on...
3 Easy Things Seniors Can Do to Improve Their Mental Health During COVID-19
The current COVID-19 pandemic is a challenging time for most of us. Older adults, over 65, are considered at higher risk for problems with COVID-19, and most seniors are leading a more restricted lifestyle than they may have been accustomed to. Seniors may be having a...
Free Online Activities for Seniors With an Interest in Art During COVID-19
If you know a senior who is practicing social distancing but is getting bored at home, for those interested in art, there is a wealth of activities available online. In this blog article, we’re going to give you some ideas for free online art activities. Art Lessons...
Wellness Tips for Seniors During COVID-19
During the current COVID-19 pandemic, most of us are taking extra care with our senior friends and relatives to mitigate their risk of catching this virus. Seniors are in a high-risk group, first because of their ages, but more so if they have other underlying medical...
Easy Exercises You Can Do On Your Own
Despite the social distancing required by COVID-19, if you take a look at our calendar, it looks like we’re still having some chair-exercise classes. In addition to that, even if we’re self-isolating as much as possible, there are still some easy exercises...
CONNECT WITH A LOVED ONE
Connecting with a loved one at the Hamlets just got easier! It is so important to keep connected with one another, in an effort to keep the communication going between our residents and the outside world, and keep the positive vibes flowing, we have created a new...
Staying Connected During Social Distancing
During this time of social distancing, we are doing everything in our power to keep our residents safe and healthy and to ”flatten the curve.” While maintaining our social distancing we have encouraged people to connect in other ways. Residents have been receiving...
Helping Aging Family Members from a Distance
Living a distance away from a family member in a retirement community in B.C. or AB, who needs support, can be a challenging proposition. It is not practical to uproot our life to move closer, so there becomes a need to help your aging family member from a distance....
