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What is Convalescent Care?
Convalescent care refers to the short-term care provided by skilled professionals to persons recovering from an illness, injury, or surgery. The goal is for the individual to gain enough strength to become independent again without requiring support. With this type of care, older adults can get back on their feet without having to stay in […]
Reading is a great way to stay sharp. A study from researchers at the Yale School of Public Health shows that reading novels increases longevity by up to two years. The National Health and Retirement Study consisted of 3,635 people over 50 years of age. The results indicated that book readers lived longer than non-book-readers by some […]
To celebrate International Women’s Day, Seasons asks three influential women – Jessica Poling, Senior Director of Employee Services, Danielle Stevenson, Senior Regional Director of Guest Services and Allison Stapleton, General Manager of Seasons Welland – about their successes, challenges and advice for future female leaders. A little about them… Jessica Poling: Has a background in […]
Graduates of professional culinary programs are quick to begin a career in a restaurant setting. The fast-paced environment and the pressure to prepare top-notch dishes attract young, skilled and thriving graduates entering the dining services sector. Many people are unaware of the opportunities awaiting them in the retirement living sector. Eli has worked as a cook […]
At Seasons Retirement, we put a significant focus on providing older persons with the most comfortable and familiar living environment possible. We understand how difficult the transition from home to a retirement community can be, and we strive to find ways to make the move easier for our new residents, such as providing a pet-friendly […]
Seasons partners with chefs Michael and Anna Olson
Partnering with Michael and Anna Olson At Seasons, we understand how important it is to serve quality food that our residents love to eat. To further demonstrate this commitment, Seasons is partnering with celebrity chefs Michael and Anna Olson. Since 2001 Michael has been a Chef Professor at Niagara College’s Canadian Food & Wine Institute. […]
How pets help people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia
In 2002, a study conducted on an Alzheimer’s special care unit showed that having a resident dog (versus a visiting dog) significantly improved the behaviors of seniors during the day. Dogs and pets alike offer unconditional love and do not judge which is constructive for people experiencing Alzheimer’s and dementia. Introducing Ripley Ripley is a […]
Seasons is excited to announce the launch of Seasons Magazine! We know that the decision to move to a retirement community is an important one. The decision is usually precipitated by a significant change in one’s life, such as changes in health or the loss of a spouse. Times like these can be confusing and […]
Making change We created the Pennies for Poppies campaign to honour the many veterans who live at Seasons Retirement Communities. On September 11, 2016, each Seasons Retirement Community began collecting pocket change from staff, families, community members and residents to support its local Royal Canadian Legion. “Seasons chose to donate to the Royal Canadian Legions […]
Seasons spreads love, one sandwich at a time At the Seasons Annual Leadership Conference, corporate office staff and service team leaders from our retirement communities participated in a Which Wich® Superior Sandwiches, Project PB&J®, Spreading Party. Project PB&J Which Wich® founder, CEO and Chief Vibe Officer, Jeff Sinelli, was present to lead Seasons in a Spreading Party. […]
It’s a sad fact: older Canadians and fraud is a common topic of concern. While anyone can be a victim, it is the number one crime against older Canadians. This could be because seniors are more likely to be home during the day to answer the door or telephone, or maybe it’s because of their […]
In honour of Seniors Month, we are excited to announce that this Friday, June 10, we will launch the 2016 Remarkable Residents contest on Facebook! The purpose of our Remarkable Residents contest is to highlight the amazing accomplishments of Seasons residents and celebrate them. So many Seasons residents have incredible stories to tell, but […]
