by WMSH Team | Jul 27, 2020 | News
Most of us have never seen anything like the current pandemic we are experiencing. Seniors are particularly stressed because of the recent strict social distancing measures taken to protect them. However, seniors are not the only ones feeling stress. Many small...
by WMSH Team | Jun 9, 2020 | News
It’s unfortunate that seniors are in a high-risk category for COVID-19. That means that as some distancing restrictions start to lift in British Columbia, those same restrictions for seniors will likely last a bit longer. The social isolation that comes with social...
by WMSH Team | Apr 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
FaceTime and Its Importance for Seniors in Long-Term Care During the COVID-19 Crisis Communication with our seniors is key during this COVID-19 pandemic. We don’t want social distancing to lead to social isolation. One great way to connect with anyone and...
by Hamlets | Apr 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
Connecting with a loved one at the Hamlets just got easier! It is so important to keep connected with one another, in an effort to keep the communication going between our residents and the outside world, and keep the positive vibes flowing, we have created a new...
by WMSH Team | Mar 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
Music therapy is an increasingly popular method of providing seniors with a therapeutic way of improving emotional security and well-being. Music therapy for Penticton seniors residences can help bring up past feelings and emotions which provide comfort and provide...
by WMSH Team | Feb 26, 2020 | Uncategorized
Ageism is unfortunately a sad reality faced by many seniors in residential care in the Okanagan and elsewhere around Canada and the world. Ageism, at its roots, is a basic denial of the rights of older people. Ageism has been deep-rooted in Canadian and Western...
by WMSH Team | Jan 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
An excellent activity for those living in a seniors community in Penticton is to read. Reading has many benefits, beyond just the personal enjoyment of a good story, or topic of interest. Seniors living in long term care in Penticton can enjoy a number of benefits...
by WMSH Team | Dec 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
Staying active and social is important for seniors in the assisted living community in Penticton. Unfortunately, while many of those living in a senior living community understand the importance of social interactions, they struggle to find suitable opportunities....
by WMSH Team | Nov 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
Visiting loved ones in assisted living in Penticton is important anytime of the year, but especially during the holiday season. Many people want to bring a gift when they visit their loved one. If you plan to bring any gifts, make sure you take the time to consider...
by WMSH Team | Oct 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
Unfortunately, the senior living community is often targeted by scams and fraudsters, looking to take advantage of those who do not know better. This can even happen to seniors in Penticton’s Assisted Living Communities, and the best defense against these...
