by Willy Grieve | Apr 24, 2018 | Uncategorized
For seniors, getting around Airdrie can be a challenge. One of the toughest adjustments to make after moving into an assisted living facility is the loss of transportation. Many seniors give up their vehicles and must rely on others to get where they need to go. But...
by Willy Grieve | Feb 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
Many patients are concerned about their lives post-surgery. When faced with a daunting medical procedure, seniors often wonder how they will be able to take care of themselves after they’ve been released from the hospital. What can someone do when they’re not sick...
by Jonathan Christian | Feb 19, 2018 | News
Great news for all senior care providers in BC!! In recognition of the thousands of workers who take care of BC seniors, the Province of British Columbia has declared February 19th, 2018 as BC Seniors Care Providers Day. “Dedicated seniors’ care workers across the...
by Willy Grieve | Jan 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
January weather has been strange, to say the least, in Alberta. Ranging from -23 to 10 degrees Celsius, the weather has been up and down since the beginning of 2018. But with colder temperatures coming in February, planning your days and deciding what to do to keep...
by Willy Grieve | Dec 22, 2017 | Uncategorized
Staying active is a very important part of a senior’s life. The more exercise someone who is in a senior living community gets, the better off they are both physically and mentally. It’s a critical part of their well-being and the continued health and longevity....
by Willy Grieve | Nov 26, 2017 | Uncategorized
Christmastime is truly the most wonderful time of the year in Alberta. The crisp blue skies seem to go on forever, topping off the amazing snow-covered homes. Every time you walk outside, there’s a taste in the air that says winter. And Christmas. You can almost smell...
by Willy Grieve | Oct 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
As people get older, their bodies and minds change. Their muscles shorten, their bones grow brittle, and their coordination and balance may decrease. They may also find their memories start to deteriorate and they start to feel depressed. One way to combat these...
by Willy Grieve | Sep 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
There is a very popular and successful program that is common all over the world – an intergeneration program. Over time, people realized that there are numerous benefits to bringing the elderly and the young together. But when the first intergenerational program was...
by Willy Grieve | Aug 26, 2017 | Uncategorized
As seniors transition to their new lives in retired bliss, they are frequently surprised by the new challenges they face when staying in their homes and communities. This is why many seniors choose to live in independent living facilities. Here are some of the many...
by Willy Grieve | Jul 28, 2017 | Uncategorized
Making new friends is one of the toughest things to do as an adult. As a child, it’s easy – you just walk up to someone and start playing with them. But as an adult, we seem to get less and less comfortable talking to people we don’t know. And if you’re a little bit...
