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FREEDOM WITH SAFETY IN RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS

Posted by Lesley Taylor
|Date: January 26, 2022
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FREEDOM WITH SAFETY IN RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS

The thought of living in a retirement residence with other people terrified my mother. She valued her fre ...

The thought of living in a retirement residence with other people terrified my mother. She valued her freedom and privacy and was determined to live on her own, even if it meant living with some risk. ...

January 26, 2022
| by Lesley Taylor

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A Time for Everything

Posted by Robert B. Hulley
|Date: August 25, 2021
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A Time for Everything

When starting out on my career, I had a great desire to head straight for Levittown, New Yorkwhere Willia ...

When starting out on my career, I had a great desire to head straight for Levittown, New Yorkwhere William Levitt had changed the way subdivision were laid out and project houses werebeing built. They ...

August 25, 2021
| by Robert B. Hulley

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HOW TO PREPARE FOR A MOVE TO A RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

Posted by Melanie Dorchester
|Date: July 26, 2021
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HOW TO PREPARE FOR A MOVE TO A RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

My dad imagined that he’d live in his cozy bungalow with his beloved wife forever, but far sooner than ex ...

My dad imagined that he’d live in his cozy bungalow with his beloved wife forever, but far sooner than expected, Mom passed away, and he found himself alone. Family, neighbours and church friends did ...

July 26, 2021
| by Melanie Dorchester

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IS NOW THE RIGHT TIME TO MOVE TO A RETIREMENT RESIDENCE?

Posted by Diana Pengelley
|Date: July 26, 2021
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IS NOW THE RIGHT TIME TO MOVE TO A RETIREMENT RESIDENCE?

So, you are thinking of moving to a retirement residence! This can be an exciting time, and with careful ...

So, you are thinking of moving to a retirement residence! This can be an exciting time, and with careful planning, it can be an easy transition. BC offers so many options, from condos with amenit ...

July 26, 2021
| by Diana Pengelley

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Aging in Your Own Home

Posted by Robert B. Hulley
|Date: June 17, 2021
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Aging in Your Own Home

George and I have been friends ever since our parents moved into the samesubdivision some 30 years ago. H ...

George and I have been friends ever since our parents moved into the samesubdivision some 30 years ago. He called me the other day to say that he and his sisterMildred were having a bit of a problem c ...

June 17, 2021
| by Robert B. Hulley

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New Residences Opening in 2021

Posted by Christine Blanchette
|Date: January 28, 2021
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New Residences Opening in 2021

Choosing a retirement residence can be an overwhelming experience with so many lifestyle options to choos ...

Choosing a retirement residence can be an overwhelming experience with so many lifestyle options to choose from to maintain (or improve) one’s quality of life. Here are three residences opening in 202 ...

January 28, 2021
| by Christine Blanchette

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Staying in Touch During COVID-19

Posted by Toni O'Keeffe
|Date: July 30, 2020
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Staying in Touch During COVID-19

When COVID-19 swept in and brought the world to its knees, care homes and health authorities had to re-ev ...

When COVID-19 swept in and brought the world to its knees, care homes and health authorities had to re-evaluate engagement strategies to communicate with seniors and keep them active, engaged and safe ...

July 30, 2020
| by Toni O'Keeffe

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Education Offers Hope for LGBTQ2+ Seniors

Posted by Martin Donner
|Date: July 30, 2020
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Education Offers Hope for LGBTQ2+ Seniors

While there are many happily retired seniors, others face challenges of which the majority is not aware. ...

While there are many happily retired seniors, others face challenges of which the majority is not aware. At one time or another in Western society, most seniors have or will experience some form of ag ...

July 30, 2020
| by Martin Donner

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Haute Cuisine At Retirement Residences

Posted by Sherry Conly
|Date: January 31, 2020
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Haute Cuisine At Retirement Residences

For lunch, enjoy a light and flaky bacon, chive and cheddar quiche. For dinner, indulge in a juicy roast ...

For lunch, enjoy a light and flaky bacon, chive and cheddar quiche. For dinner, indulge in a juicy roast pork tenderloin with mango chutney, curried sweet potatoes, green beans and cauliflower. You’re ...

January 31, 2020
| by Sherry Conly

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RETIREMENT RESIDENCE: A NEW ADVENTURE

Posted by Myles Shane
|Date: January 31, 2020
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RETIREMENT RESIDENCE: A NEW ADVENTURE

Moving a family member into a retirement residence can be difficult for everyone involved. Even starting ...

Moving a family member into a retirement residence can be difficult for everyone involved. Even starting a conversation with your loved one about the matter can provoke anxiety. However, there are way ...

January 31, 2020
| by Myles Shane

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More New Senior Residences To Come On Vancouver Island

Posted by Kate Robertson
|Date: January 31, 2020
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More New Senior Residences To Come On Vancouver Island

Many of the 55-plus demographic are choosing to live in a residential setting because of the benefits: co ...

Many of the 55-plus demographic are choosing to live in a residential setting because of the benefits: consolidated living expenses, no yard work, amenities and services, and increased social opportun ...

January 31, 2020
| by Kate Robertson

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Our Not-So-Smart Home

Posted by Myles Shane
|Date: November 01, 2019
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Our Not-So-Smart Home

In 2019, smart homes have become increasingly popular with people of all ages. Unfortunately, my wife, Na ...

In 2019, smart homes have become increasingly popular with people of all ages. Unfortunately, my wife, Naomi, and I are stuck in the dark ages. We’re online, of course, and have iPads, iPhones and a v ...

November 01, 2019
| by Myles Shane

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Decorating The Feng Shui Way

Posted by Nancy J Schaaf, RN
|Date: August 01, 2019
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Decorating The Feng Shui Way

Whether renovating a current home, moving into a new one, or downsizing to an apartment or condo, decorat ...

Whether renovating a current home, moving into a new one, or downsizing to an apartment or condo, decorating the Feng Shui way is a system for arranging personal spaces in harmony and balance with the ...

August 01, 2019
| by Nancy J Schaaf, RN

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Life In Residence

Posted by Kate Robertson
|Date: August 01, 2019
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Life In Residence

Leaving Your Worries Behind An independent living community like Shannon Oaks in Oak Bay can be the perfe ...

Leaving Your Worries Behind An independent living community like Shannon Oaks in Oak Bay can be the perfect place to enjoy your retirement. No yard work, delicious home-cooked meals, and weekly housek ...

August 01, 2019
| by Kate Robertson

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Life In Residence

Posted by Toni O'Keeffe
|Date: August 01, 2019
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Life In Residence

The Bucket List Harrison Pointe resident Rose gets her bucket list wish filled at a Habs vs. Canucks game ...

The Bucket List Harrison Pointe resident Rose gets her bucket list wish filled at a Habs vs. Canucks game at Rogers Arena. Photos courtesy of the Harrisons. We all have dreams. Harrison Pointe and Har ...

August 01, 2019
| by Toni O'Keeffe

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