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There is a lot to consider when determining what retirement living option is best for your loved one. We have created some tools and blog articles to assist you while researching next steps.
Spring cleaning tips for seniors
The long winter months make it hard to find the motivation to do a deep clean of your home. Once spring finally arrives, days are longer and the air is fresher. The spring season is the perfect time to revive your living space by doing some cleaning. The following five tips will make the spring …
5 ways seniors can boost happiness and wellbeing
5 ways seniors can boost happiness in old age Despite society’s obsession with youth, countless studies show that seniors are generally happier and more satisfied with their lives compared to younger adults. Seniors in their 80’s and 90’s experienced unimaginable hardships during their lifetimes such as WWII and the Great Depression, yet they show higher …
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How influential women achieve success at Seasons
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 …
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5 reasons to choose a career in dining services
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 …
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The benefits of choosing a pet-friendly retirement residence
Team members at Seasons Royal Oak Village showed outstanding commitment to living our vision while leading our resident, Dolores, through an important transition. Dolores formerly lived independently with her beloved 7-year-old Shih Tzu, Molly. As her care needs increased, Dolores and her family decided it was time to move her to Memory Care at Seasons …
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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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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 …
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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 …
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. …