Articles focused on great senior activity tips and ideas. From things to do independently, to activities at The Hamlets at Red Deer, and the greater Red Deer, AB community.
We encourage our residents to take an active role in maximizing their quality of life, while living within their abilities and interests, and are involved with the development of great recreational activities, including:
We also have a monthly recreational calendar.
A good night of rest can be more difficult to achieve as we grow older. But there are some things called “sleep hygiene” that we can all practice to improve our night of sleep. Here are some of our best tips, below, on sleeping better for seniors. Caffeine Many of us...
Lots of people make new year’s resolutions on all kinds of topics. But sometimes those goals are difficult to attain or unrealistic. There are some things, however, you can do that will significantly improve your health. You may not be able to or want to do all five...
It may not be obvious but participating in art and artistic activities is a great idea for seniors—and the rest of us. There are several reasons for this, and we’re going to discuss those reasons here. Art and art classes gives us an outlet for creative expression....
If you happen to be considering a senior-living community in the Red Deer area, we have some suggestions for what to look for. You will want to find a place where you will be happy long term, such as at our Hamlets at Red Deer. Here, below, is a list of activities...
Red Deer, Alberta is this beautiful town that has the Red Deer River winding through the city. There are lots of picturesque spots where seniors could go for some nice, safe spring walks. In this article, we’ll give you some suggestions on places in Red Deer that...
Spring is in the air, and we are all looking forward to some nice weather this spring and summer. There is also a renewed sense of hope and enthusiasm as more and more individuals get vaccinated against COVID-19 and the economy starts to ramp up. With this in mind,...
Nothing makes a person appreciate their health as much as a brush with sickness. We, as a society, have had one such scare with COVID-19. As we emerge into the post-pandemic world, we can choose which lessons to take away from this challenging time. Certainly, many...
With COVID-19 still part of our daily lives, we have to be creative with celebrating the holidays. Below are some ideas for some fun holiday events that are all online. You can get together with others by video conferencing, learn about holiday traditions around the...
If you know someone suffering from dementia, it’s not always easy to engage with them. But there are many types of dementia, as well as many stages. Sometimes some parts of their memory may still be intact, especially in early stages. We also know that everything is...
At Hamlets Red Deer, there are a number of senior living activities offered on an almost daily basis. One excellent activity choice for those in senior residential care services in Red Deer is Sit n Be Fit. Here is an explanation of what this is, and why it is a great...