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Memory Care at Seasons Retirement Communities

Memory care programs support individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia by creating safe, compassionate environments that prioritise dignity, emotional well-being, and meaningful daily experiences. Key things to know: How memory care supports individuals experiencing cognitive impairment while preserving identity and dignity The importance of person-centred care in responding to each resident’s […]

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Honouring World Alzheimer’s Day with Seasons Memory Care

As we observe World Alzheimer’s Day, we must foster a better understanding of this impactful condition. At Seasons Retirement Communities, we believe in celebrating every moment and preserving the connections that make life meaningful. Our commitment to providing compassionate support and memory care services allows us to create nurturing environments where residents thrive. In this […]

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Seasons Canned Goods Giving Challenge Supports Local Communities

“Love cannot remain by itself – it has no meaning. Love has to be put into action, and that action is service,” shared Mother Teresa. Seasons Retirement Communities’ vision is ‘CONNECT CARE CHANGE®.’ The company believes that when they take the time to genuinely connect with those around them and show that they care, they […]

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Seasons Residents Show Gratitude Through Seniorosity® Program

Creating a ripple effect of kindness makes the world a much brighter place. The awe-inspiring thing about goodwill is that the more you give, the more you get in return. It can be contagious, encouraging others to emerge with their own generous deeds. Kindness is known to increase self-esteem, empathy, and compassion. For older adults […]

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Seasons’ Staff Innovates to Elevate as Intrapreneurs

Learning to be innovative at work can help you build new ideas and significantly benefit your company. Innovation involves creating new concepts or improving current ones; implementing these processes or solutions at work can overcome some common challenges. When an opportunity for improvement arises, innovators use reason, logic, and, above all else, imagination to find […]

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4 Signs It Might Be Time for Assisted Living in 2024

As we navigate life, there can come a time when our older loved ones may benefit from additional support; Assisted living can provide an ideal solution. Recognizing when it may be time to move can be challenging, so we compiled a list of signs to help guide you through this important choice. In today’s article, […]

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Seasons Retirement Communities Turns 15! A Conversation with the Company’s Thought Leaders

Seasons Retirement Communities, established in 2009, is a Canadian-owned and operated senior housing provider of 23 retirement communities in Ontario and Alberta, supporting over 2,400 residents and 1,800 team members. The executive leadership team includes four individuals with almost 60 years of experience in the senior housing sector, including the current CEO and COO, the […]

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Seasons Proudly Shares Veterans’ Significant Stories

Remembrance Day is recognized every November 11th at 11 a.m. This significant date signalled the end of the First World War and aids as an impactful opportunity for Canadians to recall the strength and sacrifices of the courageous men and women who tirelessly served our country. It has since gone through periods of intense observation, […]

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Charities That Directly Support Seniors

Canada, like many other countries, is experiencing a demographic shift with a growing number of seniors who deserve our respect, care, and assistance, and there’s a seemingly endless array of programs and organizations looking to support and protect this population. With so many options, it can be difficult to parse out which organizations really aid […]

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Halloween Treats Conjure Special Traditions at Seasons

This time of year, with its stunning changes in the leaves and the light, the cooling of crisp autumn evenings, and little children dressed up like dragons and superheroes, is prime for various customs and traditions. Halloween has historically been linked to the Celtic festival of Samhain, celebrating the end of the lighter half of […]

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CEO Mike Lavallée is ORCA’s 2023 Donna Holwell Legacy Award Recipient

Seasons Retirement Communities proudly celebrates CEO Mike Lavallée for receiving the Ontario Retirement Communities Association (ORCA)’s prestigious Donna Holwell Legacy Award, 2023. This award honours individuals who, through their dedication and commitment to Retirement Community Living, have created a legacy of work resulting in positive change and measurable difference for the sector. Mike was selected […]

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5 Types of Care for Seniors

Ensuring your loved one receives enough support means looking for the right type of care. After all, they may need additional assistance with daily tasks like cleaning, bathing, getting dressed, and, if applicable, taking medications at the right time. But with so many different options in care for seniors, how do you know which one […]

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Supporting Education for Staff Enrichment at Seasons

Continuous learning is crucial in a workplace climate that is constantly changing. To remain professionally agile and maintain relevance in your industry, advancing and broadening our skill set is beneficial. Self-improvement supports career growth and results from training and development courses. Additional education also helps to enhance ambition, morale, professional engagement, and a sense of […]

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Seasons Corporate Giving Spreads Love Locally

Giving back can brighten your mood and create an opportunity to meet your community. This movement of generosity can come in many forms, from donating clothing or household items, volunteering at your local animal shelter, or even smiling at someone who needs it. When we give to others, the hormone oxytocin is released, evoking feelings […]

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Supporting Female Leaders at Seasons

In honour of International Women’s Day on March 8, Seasons Retirement Communities is celebrating the contributions and talents of three of its female leaders. Chief Operating Officer LeighAnne Voll says, “Seasons, like the retirement home sector in general, is a predominantly female workforce. There are countless women who go above and beyond for our residents […]

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Staying Active is Easy at Seasons

Staying Active is Easy at Seasons People ask many questions when they take a tour of Seasons Retirement Communities, and one of the most common is “what activities are offered to keep residents active and engaged?” Many seniors move into our homes to build new friendships and foster a sense of community, and our Fun […]

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Seasons Timeline

For those considering Seasons Retirement Communities as a place to live or work, we thought we would share some insight into how our company started and how we have evolved over the last decade. Seasons was established in 2009. Since then, we have grown an impressive three times our original size with 23 locations across […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Honouring our Seasons Veterans

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 […]

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Top 5 Benefits of Joining Indoor Walking Clubs

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 […]

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Together we ‘can’ make a difference

Living with hunger can mean you don’t always know where your next meal is going to come from. For an increasing number of seniors, this is an alarming situation that is happening more frequently. Many must choose between eating regular meals or paying for basic expenses, like rent or electricity. What the findings tell us. […]

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Seasons: Think of us as home

Seasons has launched a new animated campaign entitled “Think Of Us As Home”. Animation is an exciting medium that has not yet been tested in the Canadian seniors housing market. Why animation? There are a lot of reasons why animation is an appealing medium for storytelling. As outlined in the article by GraphicMama, cartoon […]

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Seasons names 2019 remarkable resident

At Seasons, we believe it’s important to connect with the individuals who choose to call us home. The purpose of the Seasons Celebrates Remarkable Residents program is to highlight and celebrate achievements made throughout one’s lifetime. Contestants are asked to demonstrate one, or a combination of significant achievement within their life, having made important contributions […]

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2019 Remarkable Residents pen advice to younger selves

As we celebrate our tenth anniversary this year, it is an opportunity to reflect on our past accomplishments and lessons learned, and consider these examples as we continue to grow and evolve as an organization. We posed a similar thought to our residents as part of our 2019 Remarkable Residents Contest, aiming once again to […]

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Seasons celebrates 10th Anniversary milestones

2019 marks the tenth anniversary of Seasons Retirement Communities. Since 2009, our company has grown an impressive three times our original size with 21 locations in ON and AB, employing over 1,490 individuals. “We are proud of our ten-year track record of delivering quality care and service to our residents,” says Mike Lavallée, CEO. “This would […]

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Serving up seconds: Seasons continues partnership with the Olsons

At Seasons, we understand how important it is to serve quality food that our residents love to eat. To further demonstrate this commitment Seasons launched its partnership with celebrity chef couple Michael and Anna Olson in 2018. A bit about them Since 2001 Michael has been a Chef Professor at Niagara College’s Canadian Food & […]

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Together we remember our Veterans

Seasons is proudly home to many Veterans. We honour those who served our country during times of war, dispute and peace. Together, we remember their important stories so the legacy of our Veterans may live on forever. Supporting Royal Canadian Legions We created the Pennies for Poppies campaign to honour the Veterans who live at […]

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The benefits of volunteering for seniors

When you volunteer, you discover that the most important things you have to offer are not things at all. As a result, you begin to realize that your time, presence and attention are great resources. Undoubtedly, seniors make up a large percentage of volunteers and are a staple to community groups and organizations. With this in […]

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15 seniors give advice to their younger selves

Since 2012, we’ve hosted the annual Seasons Celebrates Remarkable Residents program. This program not only showcases the wisdom of our elders but also provides a platform for seniors to share their life advice from the elderly. Every resident in Ontario and Alberta is encouraged to share their story by answering a series of five questions. […]

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How to support your local food banks this summer

Nutritious eating is a key component of healthy aging. Yet many seniors don’t have access to fresh, wholesome foods every day. Research from the McMaster Optimal Aging Portal states that poor nutrition leads to serious health problems like diabetes, cancer and hypertension, especially in older adults. The HungerCount 2024 report from Food Banks Canada says […]

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Seasons celebrates Canadian Seniors with Remarkable Residents Contest

*Updated* Celebrity chefs Anna and Michael Olson announced the winner of the 2018 Remarkable Residents contest on June 13, 2018. The stories of all three finalists represent persistence, community spirit and also remind us to never give up. This contest gave viewers the opportunity to show their support for Canadian seniors. In short, they have all made […]

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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. […]

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Seasons launches new Seasons Magazine

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 […]

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Pennies for Poppies: Honouring our Veterans

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 […]

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Seasons gives back to the community

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. […]

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2016 Seasons Celebrates Remarkable Residents Contest

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 […]

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Remembering our veterans

“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 […]

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Memory Care at Seasons Retirement Communities

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Honouring World Alzheimer’s Day with Seasons Memory Care

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