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The Essential Guide to Senior Living

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The power of connection: How social activities keep you healthy

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Pull up a chair: Why sharing meals can add years to your life

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Why transition to a retirement living community?

Dec 02, 2024
Transitioning to a retirement living community is a new chapter in life that can make seniors a little nervous and filled with anticipation. It’s not just about downsizing, but embracing a lifestyle that offers independence, social connections, and peace of mind.
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Understanding Senior Living

Nov 29, 2024
Senior living refers to a variety of housing and care options designed to support older adults as their needs evolve in the later stages of life. These options range from ...
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Choosing a retirement residence in Barrie

Nov 29, 2024
When choosing senior living in Barrie, Ontario, it is important to know that the city combines natural beauty with urban convenience. Located about 90 kilometres north of Toronto and easily accessible via Highway 400, Barrie offers ...
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When is Assisted Living Needed?

Nov 29, 2024
Leaving home and transitioning to Assisted Living can be a challenging and emotional choice for a senior and their loved ones. Recognizing when it’s time for this change typically involves mindfully planning ahead of time ...
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Gardening for mental health and the benefits of eating fresh produce

Apr 22, 2024
In this month’s webinar, gardening expert Kim Ehman and Aspira culinary co-ordinator Adam Blacklock delved into the profound health benefits of gardening and eating fresh local produce for those in retirement living.
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Mindfulness in Nature with Taimi Post - Winter Edition

Mar 18, 2024
This webinar focuses on the act of “wintering” and teaches us how to embrace and maximize the benefits of what is often viewed as the harshest season.
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Less TV, more creativity: The importance of artistic expression in retirement

Jan 30, 2024
Our most recent webinar delved into the significance and importance of creativity and artistic expression in senior living.
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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?" ...
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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.
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