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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Overlooked Everyday Risks That Can Impact Aging Loved Ones
When families think about safety for aging loved ones, they often focus on major health events or obvious hazards. Yet many of the most impactful risks are far more subtle. They develop quietly through everyday routines, familiar environments and gradual changes that are easy to miss until they become serious concerns. Understanding these overlooked risks […]
Making the Move: How to Approach Retirement Living Conversations with Loved Ones
Starting a conversation about retirement living with a loved one can feel intimidating. It’s a deeply personal topic, often tied to independence, identity and long-held routines. Many families worry about saying the wrong thing or causing hurt, while older adults may fear losing control or autonomy. Yet when approached thoughtfully, these conversations can become opportunities […]
Have you noticed a senior in your life becoming increasingly isolated? Sometimes it can be a hard topic to discuss, as people may be too proud to admit how they are really feeling. However, the conversation is important as loneliness can have a major impact on a senior’s health and well-being. Isolation and loneliness are […]
“When our perils are past, shall our gratitude sleep?” – George Canning We established the Seasons Celebrates program to highlight the remarkable lives of our residents and celebrate them. Residents who wish to enter the contest answer questions about their lives, such as “what period of your life was most difficult and how did you […]
100th Anniversary of WWI: Remembering the “guns of August”
While most people look forward to the August long weekend as a time for resting, relaxing and enjoying the summer sun, the 2014 holiday weekend holds a somber place in history: it marks the 100th anniversary of the declaration of WWI. In a recent interview on The National with Peter Mansbridge, Brian Stewart, journalist and […]
As you might guess, there’s a generational gap as far as surfing the web goes. The good news is, it seems to be shrinking. In the 2000s, Canadian seniors greatly increased their Internet usage. According to a 2010 Statistics Canada study, 29% of people age 75 and over and 60% of those 65 to 74 […]
Senior living myths debunked: Getting to the root of “I’m not ready yet”
Change is difficult for many people. Despite burdensome home maintenance, poor eating habits, isolation or the worry about who to call in an emergency, some older adults respond negatively when family members broach the subject of retirement home living. To assist in the conversation, here are some of the most common objections and how Seasons […]
Seniors and garden fatigue: Bridge the gap with a rental town home
We welcome the idea of spring with open arms, especially after a long brutal winter, but for some, the idea of readying the yard and garden can feel overwhelming. It takes a great deal of work to care and fertilize the lawn, prepare the flower beds, bring the patio furniture out from storage, clear or […]
Age alone does not determine if a person is a safe driver. Many older adults are able to make safe driving decisions and remain confident on the road for years. But we change as we age and sometimes our health will impact our ability to continue driving safely. The Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT), […]
