Staying connected with loved ones is important for everyone. Fortunately, with today’s technology, this is easier than ever. Here are our tips for staying connected over this year’s holiday season. Visit Go in person if you can, but follow all the rules that will be...
In this blog article, we would like to give you some basic information about the eligibility criteria for admission to a long-term care home. There is a URL at the bottom of the article to the information available on the website for BC Health. Before we address the...
Penticton is beautiful all year round. And there are plenty of activities for seniors. But the fall has some special charm, and here are some ideas for activities seniors can enjoy in Penticton. Wineries Most of the wineries are about throughout the year. Visit one or...
Dear Family and Friends, As you may have seen in recent news, The Provincial Health Officer issued an order that requires all healthcare staff including long-term care and Assisted Living homes to be fully vaccinated. There are many thousands of health care workers in...
Those who manage long-term care communities have the health and safety of their residents as a first priority. And there are many services in place to achieve that end, some of which may not be readily obvious. In today’s blog, we’re going to look at what some of...
Memory care is a specialized type of environment for seniors suffering from some type of dementia. Seniors requiring memory care have special needs as outlined below. People often think of dementia as Alzheimer’s Disease, but Alzheimer’s is only type of dementia....
Is the heat getting to you? Penticton has been experiencing a second heat wave lately—not quite as bad as the first—so we wanted to give you some ideas for seniors to keep cool. Water Penticton has beautiful Okanagan Lake to the north and Skaha Lake to the south. At...
If you are looking for an assisted-living environment, there are certain things you should look for that will make your life more comfortable and your suite more functional. Here’s a short list of things that we think are important for the functionality in an...
The beauty of audio books and podcasts are that you don’t need to be reading them to take in the information. That means you do not have to be sitting, and you, also, do not need to use your eyes (or need glasses). Audio books and podcasts are oral, and you can listen...
Winter is finally over, and—for a reason that we can go without mentioning—this winter felt like a particularly long one. In any event, spring is well underway and most of us are eager to get out and enjoy some sunshine! Besides the pleasant sensation of warm...
