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Can You Have Guests Stay Overnight in a Retirement Community?
Moving into a retirement community does not mean leaving family visits, traditions or meaningful time together behind. For many older adults, staying connected with loved ones is an important part of feeling at home. Whether an adult child is visiting from out of town, a close friend is coming for the weekend, or family is […]
How Retirement Communities Support Seniors After a Hospital Stay
Returning home after a hospital stay can be a vulnerable time. Even when the main health concern has been treated, many older adults still need time, rest and support before they feel fully steady again. Simple tasks such as preparing meals, keeping up with medications, bathing safely or moving around the home can feel more […]
How Seasons has adapted for resident and staff wellbeing
At Seasons, we understand that making the move to a retirement living community is an important decision, especially right now. We want you to know that Seasons has adapted and changed with staff and resident wellbeing in mind. From providing incentives to make our staff know how much they are appreciated to the number of […]
While life may look a little different these days, Seasons team members are working hard to ensure our residents are safe, cared for, and having fun. We have engaged our residents in feel-good charitable initiatives, such as donating to food local banks. We make sure residents feel connected to their loved ones between in-person visits, through […]
Caring for our mental health is equally as important as monitoring our physical health. This is especially relevant during a stressful period such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. According to Col Helen Wright, Director Mental Health, Canadian Forces Health Services Group, “it’s normal to feel sad, distressed, worried, confused, scared, or angry when experiencing a […]
Retirement residences: What the data tells us about safety
Retirement residences and long-term care (LTC) homes are often considered to be the same thing. This misconception has been perpetuated by discussions about the COVID-19 pandemic, and how it disproportionately affects the elderly population around the world. Retirement residences vs. Long-term care The truth is, LTC homes and retirement residences offer different services and in […]
How Seasons residents are staying connected and engaged
According to Psychology Today, feeling socially connected to others can strengthen our immune system, help us recover from disease faster, and may even lengthen our life. People who feel more connected to others also have lower rates of anxiety and depression. At Seasons, we understand that this time spent apart from our loved ones continues to […]
Seasons celebrates its Remarkable Residents: Here are their stories
Similar to many aspects of life, the 2020 Remarkable Residents program looks different than in years past as we could not film these important stories in person. However, this remote storytelling did not impede the telling of these inspiring messages of hope, resiliency, and the importance of giving back. We decided not to hold a […]
Seasons seniors share advice to graduating students
Due to COVID-19, eighth graders, high school seniors, college and university students will be celebrating their graduation differently this year. Graduation is a significant milestone in one’s life and we believe the hard work and dedication of these students deserves to be acknowledged. Our residents have a wealth of knowledge to share with new graduates […]
Seasons donates 40K to food banks amid COVID-19 crisis
The Easter holiday weekend is normally a time to get together with loved ones over a delicious meal. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic this year, gatherings were limited to immediate family members. If you are living in a single-person household, this meant your time would be spent alone. While this continued effort to practice social distancing […]
We know loneliness can be a risk factor for a variety of health concerns for older adults. However, in the age of Coronavirus precautions, adhering to self-isolation guidelines can be paramount to maintaining one’s health. The truth is, self-isolation can be boring. As the old saying goes, “a watched pot never boils”. Staring at the […]
Recognizing and celebrating women leaders at Seasons
March 8 is International Women’s Day, an important opportunity to celebrate women’s achievements while calling for greater equality. At Seasons, we believe that celebrating the contributions and talents of our team members is important in making our employees feel valued. Chief Operating Officer, LeighAnne Voll says, “Seasons, like the retirement home sector in general, is […]
