by Willy Grieve | May 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
When we retire, it’s important to keep our minds active just as much as it is important to keep our bodies active. Our brains require exercise just as much as our bodies do, and retiring may seriously cut the amount of mental exercise we get – with that in mind, here...
by Willy Grieve | Apr 24, 2018 | Uncategorized
Red Deer is the third largest city in Alberta, and centrally located in the province halfway between Edmonton and Calgary. In recent years, Red Deer has increased in population by as much as 33 percent. So why do residents of Red Deer love their city so much? Read on...
by Willy Grieve | Feb 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
Approximately two-thirds of social media users state that staying in touch with friends and family is one of the major reasons for their use on social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, or LinkedIn. About half of that number say that they like to use...
by Jonathan Christian | Feb 19, 2018 | News
Great news for all senior care providers in BC!! In recognition of the thousands of workers who take care of BC seniors, the Province of British Columbia has declared February 19th, 2018 as BC Seniors Care Providers Day. “Dedicated seniors’ care workers across the...
by Willy Grieve | Jan 31, 2018 | Uncategorized
Winter time brings with it a plethora of headaches – and one of the most common issues that comes along with winter time is depression for both seniors and their caregivers. A large percentage of the population suffers from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Usually...
by Willy Grieve | Dec 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
Making healthy New Year’s resolutions can help you to get healthier and feel better for many more years to come. Experts in Aging recommend some great healthy New Years resolutions for seniors to help achieve their goals of becoming and staying healthy, including the...
by Willy Grieve | Nov 29, 2017 | Uncategorized
Christmas is just around the corner, and festivities in Red Deer are already happening all around us! Red Deer is home to a great variety of wonderful Christmas-time activities suitable for the seniors in our area and their families. Here is an overview of events to...
by Jonathan Christian | Nov 10, 2017 | News
The Hamlets at Deer Park has some amazing family members and we would like you to have a chance to get to know them. We are going to introduce a new family member each month by sharing their story with you. November is dedicated to Tom Baker. Tom is one of the last...
by Willy Grieve | Oct 25, 2017 | Uncategorized
Every year, one in three seniors in British Columbia over the age of 65 experience at least one fall – the most common cause of injury among British Columbian seniors and one of the main reasons why seniors lose their independence. Nearly 40 percent of fall-related...
by Willy Grieve | Sep 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
Independent living communities are sometimes bunched into the same category as assisted living and other senior’s residences, but independent living facilities are unique in that they offer a variety of opportunities for their residents that are not often offered...
