Red Deer, Alberta, is a beautiful place to live. It’s a particularly good choice for retiring seniors because it has the advantages of a town, but not the traffic, noise, or pollution of a big city. Here, below, are some of what we love about Red Deer. Location Red...
It has been a pretty hot summer so far in Alberta, so Red Deer seniors have to be creative to keep cool. Here are some of our ideas. Bower Ponds Bower Ponds are a series of interconnected ponds and parks on the north side of the Red Deer River. There are lots of...
Senior retirement living communities are evolving quickly now that baby boomers are part of the group retiring. Senior living communities used to have primarily a medical focus. Now their focus is on a much more well-rounded experience with comfort, luxury, and varied...
Sometimes, those of us who care for others can lose sight of taking care of ourselves. For this month’s blog article, we wanted to take some time to talk about self-care. When your job or role is in a care-giving capacity, it is particularly important not to neglect...
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...
