Penticton is a beautiful town in south central British Columbia, where we have a long-term care and assisted-living community called the Hamlets at Penticton. Located between and bordering on Okanagan Lake to the north and Skaha Lake to the south, Penticton is a very...
Children and grandchildren are busy little creatures who need lots of activities and stimulation to keep them occupied. Here are some tips on how to keep kids engaged when they visit friends and relatives in an assisted-living community. Encourage Communication...
Not all, but the vast majority of seniors can improve their heart health by making a few modest changes in their lifestyle. In this blog article, we will give you some tips for improving heart health—and not just for seniors. Quit smoking If you smoke cigarettes,...
Active aging is a paradigm, a way of life that promotes good health while aging. The idea behind it is that there are seven dimensions of wellness, emotional, physical, cognitive, vocational, social, and spiritual, and by remaining active in all these areas of our...
There is no one right answer to what happens when senior couples have different care needs. It really depends on what kind of care needs each individual has, and what the individual partners want. The Province of British Columbia has an action plan to encourage...
Those who take care of others, like family caregivers of seniors, often neglect themselves. But if you are a caregiver, you are important, too. In addition, there are some concrete advantages to exercising self-care: caregivers who exercise self-care will have more...
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...
