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 …

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 …

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 …

Senior living myths debunked: Getting to the root of “I’m not ready yet”

Change is difficult for many people. Despite burdensome home maintenance, poor eating habits, isolation or the worry about who to call in an emergency, some older adults respond negatively when family members broach the subject of retirement home living. To assist in the conversation, here are some of the most common objections and how Seasons …

Seniors and garden fatigue: Bridge the gap with a rental town home

We welcome the idea of spring with open arms, especially after a long brutal winter, but for some, the idea of readying the yard and garden can feel overwhelming. It takes a great deal of work to care and fertilize the lawn, prepare the flower beds, bring the patio furniture out from storage, clear or …

The senior driving dilemma

Age alone does not determine if a person is a safe driver. Many older adults are able to make safe driving decisions and remain confident on the road for years. But we change as we age and sometimes our health will impact our ability to continue driving safely. The Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT), …

Long-term care versus retirement communities

As you begin your search for senior living options you might wonder, ‘what is the difference between Long Term Care and retirement communities?’ Retirement communities Simply put, the difference is mere verbiage. A retirement residence is typically an independent living community that offers care, meals, housekeeping services and activities. This should not be confused with …