by Willy Grieve | Dec 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
As we celebrate a New Year and the end of 2018, there is no reason why we can not keep the celebration going strong well in to the New Year. Penticton offers many healthy activities for independent seniors through various organizations and non-profits. Two fantastic...
by Willy Grieve | Nov 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
The holidays are a time for joy and celebrating, visiting with family and eating – but the holidays are also a time for high stress levels for a lot of people. People may become stressed during the holidays for a number of reasons: gift giving and financial stress,...
by Willy Grieve | Oct 30, 2018 | Uncategorized
After retiring, many people find that they are grasping to expand their social circles. As they open up more free time for themselves, retirees may find that they need to find new activities to keep themselves from getting bored. Here are some great tips for...
by Willy Grieve | Sep 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
Getting out and about is great for both your mental health and your physical health! In Penticton we are lucky to live in a wonderful community with a great, mild climate that allows for outdoor activity year-round. Seniors living in Penticton are lucky in that the...
by Willy Grieve | Aug 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
Laughing daily offers so many wonderful benefits for our health in day to day life. Laughing for just ten minutes can burn as many as 40 calories – great for your physical and mental health alike. Laughter can be a secret weapon for your health – and can benefit you...
by Willy Grieve | Jul 24, 2018 | Uncategorized
During this time of year, the weather in the Okanagan is beautiful and highly sought after. However, with all of the blooming plants that the sunshine brings, dreaded seasonal allergies are in full swing, and many of the Okanagan’s senior residents are feeling the...
by Willy Grieve | Jun 25, 2018 | Uncategorized
As we get older, we tend to start finding ourselves forgetting things more often. Luckily, there are some steps we can take to help our memory improve and to help us avoid a worsening memory in the future. The below are some measures we can take as we enter into our...
by Willy Grieve | Apr 24, 2018 | Uncategorized
Penticton is known as a wonderful British Columbia location for it’s sunshine and beaches, especially in the beautiful summer months. But, Penticton is filled with a rich history that can be fun to explore for seniors and young people alike. Because of its location,...
by Willy Grieve | Mar 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
We know that having and maintaining social connections has great benefits as we get older. Unfortunately, finding new friends at an older age can prove to be a challenge. Many people find their social circles shrinking, and may feel that they need to make new friends...
by Willy Grieve | Feb 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
As we grow older, it may become more difficult to maintain our physical and mental fitness. But, the very changes that make fitness more difficult also make it more important – which is why in assisted living communities it is important to provide a variety of...
