--- title: Senior living tips & resources (2) description: Sienna Senior Living’s senior living tips & resources provides insights and key information to navigate senior living options and the things you’ll want to know before and after moving to your new home. 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Instead of relying on processed meats, she encouraged the audience to opt for healthier options like fish and lean cuts of meat. [Retirement](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/tag/retirement) ## [Will I Outlive my Money?](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/will-i-outlive-my-money) May 30, 2023 The topic of this month’s webinar was retirement planning, particularly the shift into retirement living and finance management. Most people ask the question "will I outlive my money?" ... [Innovative Programs](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/tag/innovative-programs) ## [Wisdom found in nature with Taimi Post: Teaching seniors how to be more present and heal through the power of nature](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/wisdom-found-in-nature-with-taimi-post-teaching-seniors-how-to-be-more-present-and-heal-through-the-power-of-nature) May 04, 2023 As we age, it becomes increasingly important to find ways to maintain our physical and mental health. One of the most effective and enjoyable ways to do so is by spending time in nature. [Video](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/tag/video) ## [The Hidden Health Benefits of a Warm Drink with Dr. Stacey Fritsch](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/the-hidden-health-benefits-of-a-warm-drink-with-dr.-stacey-fritsch) Apr 18, 2023 The host of this month’s webinar was Dr. Stacey Fritsch. She is a naturopathic doctor whose passion for science, health and the well-being of her fellow human beings is evident in both her clinical practice and daily life. [Intergenerational](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/tag/intergenerational) ## [My aging parents need more help ... now what?](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/my-aging-parents-need-more-help-now-what) Mar 01, 2023 Deborah Bakti worked as an executive in senior care for 11 years. Coincidentally during this time, three members of her family, her husband, her mother, and her father moved into different senior living accommodations. [Intergenerational](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/tag/intergenerational) ## [5 must-have estate planning conversations](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/5-must-have-estate-planning-conversations) Feb 06, 2023 Emily Purcha has been a financial planner for TD for over seven years. She fosters strong relationships with her clients to help them achieve personal and financial goals. [Innovative Programs](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/tag/innovative-programs) ## [Mindfulness in nature and the benefits of forest therapy](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/mindfulness-in-nature-and-the-benefits-of-forest-therapy) Jan 03, 2023 Nature can be a vital and influential part of our lives. Many of us have stories and memories of pleasurable time spent in nature. In this webinar we will understand the concept of, gain insight into and discover the scientifically proven benefits of being present in nature. 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