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The Importance of Spending Time with Loved Ones After the Holidays
The Holiday season is a wonderful time, with people and families getting together to celebrate and enjoy one another’s company. This time of year is greatly looked forward to by seniors in residential care in Vernon. Unfortunately, once the holidays come to an end,...
Benefits of Staying Social
Humans are naturally social creatures, and all facets of our health are affected by how social we can be. Isolation can not only lead to depression and other mental conditions, but also result in poor physical health. There are many benefits to staying social, and...
Four Ways Residential Care Differs from Home Care
There comes a time in everyone’s life where the need for support and help becomes a reality. One choice often faced by Vernon seniors during this time is choosing between moving into a residential care home in Vernon, or opting for home care. Here are some ways these...
Some Ways that Assisted Living Communities Can Provide Comfort to Seniors
Providing comfort to seniors is an important role for assisted living communities in Vernon. Transitioning to Vernon nursing homes, and navigating through senior years can be a difficult prospect, and there are some ways that assisted living communities are able to...
Seniors Activities to Beat the Vernon Summer Heat
With the sweltering heat and sunshine that comes with a summer in Vernon, it is important that seniors in the retirement community in Vernon find some activities to beat the summer heat. Here are some suggestions for possible activities. Vernon Public Library Whether...
Why Seniors Make Great Volunteers
Seniors are the largest demographic of volunteers in Canada. According to statistics Canada, seniors aged 65 to 74 volunteer on average 231 hours annually. There are many reasons for this that help to make seniors great volunteers. Benefits Such as Helping to Stay...
Spring Fitness Ideas for Vernon Seniors
With the arrival of spring and the return of warm weather to those in independent living in Vernon, now is the perfect time for getting more active. There are a number of physical and mental health benefits to physical activity, and spring is the perfect time to add...
Summer Senior Activities in Vernon
One important part of the summer for anyone living in a senior living community is getting outside and enjoying the outdoors. At The Hamlets in Vernon, we encourage our residents to get some sunshine and be a part of the community. Luckily we live in Vernon, which...
Spring Health Tips for Seniors
As the last of the ice and snow melt away, spring has finally returned to those in residential care in Vernon. This spring, make the most of the weather and opportunities by following these spring health tips for those living in seniors homes in Vernon. Get Outside...
Why the Vernon Library is a Great Place for Seniors
If you are a senior living in a Vernon seniors community, you may be searching for places to go and activities to participate in. If you have never considered visiting the Vernon Library, now might be an excellent time, as it has many reasons that the trip is worth...
