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Sleep Tips for Seniors
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...
What Is Memory Care for Seniors?
Memory care for seniors is a specialized care designed for seniors with any one of several forms of dementia. Our senior community in Red Deer, Alberta, is a leader in the design and implementation of memory care in an assisted-living environment. What does memory...
Benefits of Senior Independent Living in Red Deer, Alberta
For those looking around for a senior independent living situation in Alberta, Red Deer is great place to hang your hat. Our senior independent living choice in Red Deer is called The Hamlets at Red Deer, and it is designed to offer care and assisted living for those...
Basic Dietary Advice for Seniors
Seniors often find that their appetites decrease as they age. And often their sense of taste diminishes as well. However, diet is important at all stages of life, and eating well can make a big difference in our physical and mental health. In this blog article, we are...
4 New Year’s Health Goals for Seniors That Will Really Make a Difference
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...
Planning Seasonal Visits to Alberta Assisted-Living Communities
In this age of COVID-19, rules and recommendations for the visitation of seniors keep changing, and that’s true also for assisted-living communities. Furthermore, each province has slightly different guidelines for visitation. So, if you are wanting to visit someone...
How to Combat Loneliness in a Senior Assisted-Living Community
It is not unusual for seniors to feel lonely. But being in a senior assisted-living community is a good thing, and it’s easier to combat loneliness when you are surrounded by your peers and a caring staff. Here are our tips on keeping loneliness at bay when you are in...
The Role of Art in Our Senior Years
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....
Things Ageing Parents Need From Adult Children
Everyone’s needs change as we age. And not everyone’s needs are the same. Nevertheless, there are some needs that seem fairly universal across different families. Connection Ageing parents still want to feel connected to their families. If your connections are not the...
Detecting Heat Stroke
Heat stroke is a very serious medical condition, and, unfortunately, there have been many cases of it recently while we have experienced these awful, recent heat waves. It is useful to know what heat stroke is and how to detect it. If you have it, yourself, you may be...