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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.
Older Canadians and fraud: Tips to stay safe
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 …
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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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Seniors and technology: Which tablet is best?
This is one of the toughest questions to answer because nobody likes to hear “It depends.” Most tablets fall into one of three categories: iOS (Apple), Android or Windows. While there are many technical differences between these platforms they can all be used for the same things. In order for me to answer this question, …
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Keeping seniors healthy during flu season
Flu season is upon us. In Canada, seasonal flu activity can begin as early as October and continue as late as May. Between 10% and 20% of the population will get the flu each year, with certain people experiencing higher risk complications or hospitalization, including, for example, those over 65 years old. Hospitalization, although sometimes …
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How pets help keep seniors healthy
The millions of cute animal photos and videos on the internet are a testament to humankind’s adoration of our four-legged friends. Most pet owners would agree that their pets bring them enormous joy and that they consider their pet a legitimate member of their family. Benefits Another great aspect to pet ownership are the health …
5 ways seniors can stay social
We know that older adults often experience changes in physical health, but they also experience a change in their social roles (such as retirement or children having grown up) that can influence their opportunities for socializing with people. This is important to note, as studies suggest that social activities may be particularly important for older …
Seniors and loneliness
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 …
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 …
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 …
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Canadian seniors and the internet
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 …