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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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 […]
Signs Your Parent or Loved One May Need More Daily Help Than They Admit
This article explores the subtle signs that an older adult living alone may need more daily support than they are willing to admit, and how families can recognise these changes early and respond with empathy. What you’ll learn: early signs that daily tasks are becoming more difficult how changes in hygiene, household upkeep and routines […]
Senior living myths debunked: Loss of independence
Making the move to a retirement living community can be a big decision. It’s important to research your options and ask questions that will help you understand which community is right for you or a loved one. Over the coming months, we will be discussing a number of longstanding myths that exist around senior living […]
Olson Dinner Nights: Redefining retirement community dining
At Seasons, we understand how important it is to serve quality food that our residents love to eat. Since 2018, Seasons Retirement Communities has demonstrated this commitment by partnering with celebrity chef couple Michael and Anna Olson. About Michael & Anna Olson Anna Olson, Canada’s baking sweetheart, is one of the most recognizable television chefs […]
Getting the daily recommended amount of exercise can be difficult on your own. Whether you need a boost of encouragement or simply enjoy having someone to socialize with, having an exercise partner has become popular. A recent study found that 95 percent of people who started a new health and fitness routine with a friend […]
2019 look-back: Seasons celebrates 10th Anniversary with Disney magic
When it came time to form the service culture behind Seasons, its leaders looked for an inspirational model and found it in Disney: an iconic company known for its excellent service. Seasons partnered with the Disney Institute for three years to learn their business principles and employee training methods. Since that time, Seasons has seen […]
Prioritizing your mental health should be important all-year-round. However, the days leading up to Christmas can be extra stressful. The season brings with it a number of added responsibilities and expectations tacked onto existing daily routines; many of which can be emotionally and financially draining. With this, you may have to consider putting some self-care […]
The holidays should be a time of cheer and celebration. Unfortunately, the winter months have proven themselves to be dangerous for Canadian seniors. Older adults are nine times more likely to be hurt in a fall leading to hospitalization over others, chances increasing even more so in colder weather. Slick ice, blustering snow, and below-freezing […]
On Remembrance Day, it is important for Canadians to honour the brave soldiers who died in the line of duty, and to thank all veterans and active servicemen and women for their contributions to our freedom. At Seasons, we are proud that many veterans choose to call us home. Throughout Veterans’ Week, observed November 5 […]
How to safeguard your home before winter travelling
As winter approaches, many of us wish to avoid the blustering snow and freezing temperatures. For many Canadian retirees, that means flying south of the border. Hot-spots include places like the Sun Belt of the United States, as well as Mexico and the Caribbean for winter travel. Now, if you’re planning to be away the entire […]
Spring and summer provide warm weather, shining sun, and beautiful views when out walking. However, alternative options such as indoor walking tracks and mall walking may become more suitable when it’s raining and a bit cooler outside. Usually done in groups, indoor walking for seniors is not only fun but has many added benefits for […]
How senior pets make great companions for older adults
Adopting a pet can be a rewarding experience: You bring home a loyal companion, and they are welcomed into a place where they will be well-taken-care-of and loved. For seniors, there are also many other health benefits of owning a pet. Often, older animals in shelters and adoption centers wait longer to find their forever home. Most […]
