March Is Fraud Prevention Month. Stay Safe, Seniors! Have you ever come across a suspicious website asking for personal information? Or maybe you’ve received an email from someone impersonating an organization, asking for money, or notifying you of a shipment that you’re unsure about? Unfortunately, the age of digital scams is on the rise, and… Read more »
January 29th marked the start of the Year of the Snake, bringing wisdom, transformation, calmness and creativity. Sometimes called the Spring Festival, the Lunar New Year is a time to celebrate new beginnings and the arrival of spring. Hopefully you were able to stop by the Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre and enjoy some of the… Read more »
As 2024 comes to an end and the holiday bustle settles down, a fresh year offers an opportunity to look back at the previous year and reflect on and look to the future with excitement. Over the course of an entire year, there’s always plenty of ups and downs. A year’s worth of experience carries… Read more »
While the holiday season is a time of joy and celebration, for many seniors it can also stir up feelings of isolation and loneliness. The nature in which we connect with friends and family changes such as health and mobility are affected because of the aging process. It may become more difficult to be involved… Read more »
How Chilly Weather Affects Arthritis October 12 marked World Arthritis Day aimed at raising awareness around the existence and impact of all musculoskeletal diseases. Fittingly, this day falls in the autumn season where the colder air tends to amplify arthritis symptoms. Six million Canadians suffer from arthritis, which equals out to about 1 in… Read more »
At Clover Living, we work hard to ensure that our senior’s needs are met everyday. From health and wellness sessions and seminars, to activities and outings, to dining…let us walk you through a day in the life at our seniors community! Our residents start off their day with a freshly cooked meal in our dining… Read more »
As the leaves begin to change colours and the air starts to chill, it’s a reminder that fall is quickly approaching. The change of weather also reminds us of challenges that older adults and seniors should prepare for to maintain an active lifestyle safely. For starters, consider getting a flu shot. Adults over the age… Read more »
Since 1991, August 21 has been celebrated as World Senior Citizen Day! Senior Citizen Day offers an opportunity to appreciate our senior citizen population and celebrate their accomplishments. Estimates put that in Canada, roughly 7.6 million individuals are over the age of 65, which is a number that is expected to grow in the coming… Read more »
Summer is finally in full swing, and with it comes many opportunities for enjoying the outdoors and staying active. Sunlight is a strong source of vitamin D, which is closely related to building and maintaining healthy bones, both of which are extremely important as older adults age. Vitamin D is also linked to other positive… Read more »
Unburden yourself from the responsibilities of home upkeep and start spending your time doing what you love. This is the idea behind our supportive living accommodations for residents who want to continue living as independently as possible, while maintaining access to services that meet their needs. Moving into a supportive living residency is also a… Read more »