It may not have been the coldest one, but this past winter sure felt like the longest one! With most of the normal locales closed due to the pandemic—and for their own safety—residents have largely stayed at home this winter. And, not many people like to hang out in...
Keeping our senior population safe during the covid-19 pandemic has been a top priority. Because of the heightened risk to older individuals, lockdown measures around retirement communities have been incredibly stringent. On the other hand, isolation and mental health...
February is the month of love! To show off our love for this community, the residents and staff of the Hamlets at Deer Park support local campaigns whenever possible. This was a busy month! We are proud to have hosted the latest Spread the Love campaign, and we also...
Some years ago, a phony study concluded that the third Monday of January was “the most depressing day of the year” and dubbed it “Blue Monday.” Though the formula was faked, the conclusion seems to have caught on; the sheer plausibility of it seems to have people...
The Hamlets at Deer Park has plenty of activities for our residents. We have things to do every day. There are currently games, tabletop games, learning tutorials, crafts, coffee breaks, book clubs, bible study, exercise groups, online church events, Christmas light...
The Hamlets at Deer Park is an excellent alternative to living at home for several reasons. After some time spent here, our residents tend to agree that they prefer The Hamlets because of the relaxed, social lifestyle and beautiful surroundings. Laidback Lifestyle...
Getting older doesn’t mean that one loses their ability to make meaningful change in the world. Here are five Alberta seniors who are proving just the opposite by sharing their innovative ideas and outstanding services with their communities: Gwen Leepart – Fort...
Even when things seem bleak, that’s when it is most important to look on the bright side. COVID-19 may have put a damper on 2020, but here’s several reasons why this autumn is looking bright: Optimized Procedures For the most part, people are making the social shifts...
If you’re a senior or you know a senior, you may wonder if seniors benefit from having young people in their lives. The short answer is probably. There has been limited research in this area to date, but we did find a few peer-reviewed studies showing that, yes,...
There is some evidence that doing puzzles is good for the brain. And if you like doing them, there are a lot of different types of puzzles available online. Working on some puzzles is great way to pass the time at home and do something that’s good for you at the same...
