There is a lot to consider when determining what retirement living option is
best for you or your loved one. We have created some helpful tools and blog
articles to assist you while researching the next steps.
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Compassionate Memory Care, One Meaningful Moment at a Time
Some of the most powerful moments in Memory Care for seniors living with Alzheimer’s or dementia are the simplest ones. Like when a resident hears a familiar song and their face softens — the rhythm offering comfort before words can. A Seasons Retirement Communities team member notices and gently turns that moment into connection: a smile, a shared […]
What to Pack (and What to Leave Behind) for a Retirement Community Move-In
This article offers a practical and reassuring guide to packing for a move into a retirement community, helping older adults and families decide what to bring, what to leave behind, and how to create a comfortable, familiar new home. What you’ll learn: which personal items help a new space feel like home how to pack […]
Downsizing, or helping an aging parent do so, can be a challenging task. Deciding what to keep, donate, sell or throw out can be overwhelming, especially if your loved ones have lived in the same house for a long time. However, downsizing can become necessary after moving into a smaller space like a retirement residence. […]
March 8 is International Women’s Day. Seasons Retirement Communities believes that celebrating the contributions and talents of our team members is important in making them feel valued. Last year, we highlighted some of our female executives by sharing their thoughts on what the day means to them, advice for women of the future, and where […]
Is retirement living or LTC right for me or my loved one?
Choosing the right senior living option for you or your loved one is an important decision. Understanding what these choices mean, however, can be difficult at the best of times, let alone amid a pandemic. One of the most long-standing, common misconceptions is that retirement residences and long-term care homes are the same. This is […]
Making the move to a retirement living community is a big decision during the best of times. You might be asking yourself if now is the right time for you or your loved one to make the move. The truth is, the need for a supportive lifestyle doesn’t change just because there is a global […]
Seasons team member first to get COVID-19 vaccine in Windsor
Krystal Meloche knew that she wanted to make a difference in the lives of seniors when she applied to work with us at Seasons Belle River Retirement Community. After her father and sister contracted COVID-19 from her mother who was an asymptomatic carrier, her father was placed on a ventilator and sadly succumbed to the […]
How to celebrate a distanced Christmas with loved ones
It’s guaranteed the holidays are going to be different this year. While it’s strongly recommended that we spend Christmas with the people in our immediate household to reduce the further spread of COVID-19, we can still find fun and meaningful ways to celebrate with those we love from a distance. Many people are choosing to […]
Transferrable skills for working in the retirement sector
Working in the retirement sector can be a highly rewarding experience. If you’re a student, looking for a career change, or a mature worker, there are a wide range of jobs available. While certain roles require highly skilled individuals, other roles can be flexible to a variety of skillsets. Even if you don’t have the […]
COVID, cold or flu: How to keep yourself and others safe
Before COVID-19, the flu and other viruses put seniors at risk. This is once again the case as we enter this year’s flu season, especially for seniors living with respiratory ailments. For this reason, Seasons team members are trained and skilled at successful infection control. Staying well-informed can have a significant impact on how we […]
As we move into what looks to be the second wave of COVID-19, staying apart for the wellbeing of our loved ones will again become imperative. But social distancing does not mean isolation. Technology has become a smart and easy way for us to stay connected. While no technology takes the place of in-person human […]
Seasons Retirement Communities: We are ready for what the future holds!
It had been a solid three months of zero cases of COVID-19 in our retirement communities when we got the dreaded news; we had a single case at our Seasons Owen Sound. Knowing we were prepared for such a situation, our team quickly sprang into action. The good news is, the resident quickly recovered and […]
