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The Lazy Hazy Crazy Days of Summer at Carlton House in Oak Bay

Yes, it’s summer knocking again!

Oak Bay offers so much year round, but particularly in the summer. For our residents, it’s all about enjoying everything on your doorstep, and at Carlton House it’s all within walking distance. This feature alone contributes to your fun factor, all the while maintaining good health, both mentally and physically.

Don’t leave Moving-in until it’s too late to enjoy the Good Times!

Often we hear individuals say I am too young, or too fit to go into a retirement residence. That may be, but likely not. I think there is a popular misconception about seniors living. Often we see residences catering to retirees as the places of last resort accommodation. In fact they are far from that. Most individuals feel they are giving up their independence. If anything they are enhancing it by ensuring their nutritional needs are met and they receive proper daily exercise. Companionship and socialization is vitally important to good health. Retirement residences offer that too.

Seniors Housing is About Making Positive Choices: Article #3

Making a List & Checking it Twice - Wants!

This Article follows from Article #2, “in making choices about which seniors’ accommodation suits you the best”.

Seniors Housing is About Making Positive Choices: Article #2

Making a List & Checking it Twice! - Needs

In making choices about which seniors accommodation suits you the best, one needs to do some preparation - it is much like making a shopping list of things you “want” and “need”. The distinction is important because there are certain things you absolutely need and other things which may be nice to have (wants) but you could live without them.

Victoria’s Best Kept Secret!

Seona Stephen, Carlton House of Oak Bay’s Executive Director, has just received a great accolade, as Business Woman of the Year in the category of Above and Beyond. Seona is a registered nurse and is one of the most respected professionals in the province.

The Oak Bay Annual Car Show What a location…what a spectacular array of cars!

It was like a giant festival, with cars as the theme… great weather, and a wonderful atmosphere. And, Carlton House is right on the doorstep of it all. Even though we at Carlton House are all about people, the cars were enjoyed by many residents who reminisced about their bygone days and the cars they had - alphas, jags, and other exotics.

Making a List & Checking it Twice

In making choices about which seniors accommodation suits you the best, one needs to do some preparation - it is much like making a shopping list of things you “want” and “need”. The distinction is important because there are certain things you absolutely need and other things which may be nice to have (wants) but you could live without them.

Seniors’ Health is About Making Positive Choices

Always check with your physician before embarking on an exercise regime to see if it is the right plan for you.

How to Exercise Your Brain (courtesy of wikiHow):

Scientists believe that exercising your brain can create a 'cognitive reserve' that will help you stay sharp as you age. Here are some fun exercises - post them on your fridge to prompt you.

Seniors’ Health is About Making Positive Choices

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recommends four types of exercises:

Understanding the Definitions of Seniors Housing Facilities

For the purpose of categorization, seniors housing facilities are described as providing:

• Independent / Supportive Living;
• Assisted Living;
• Complex Care Services; or a
• Campus of Care
(a combination of these services).

To better understand senior housing categories, think of each category as fitting into a region on a continuum that is defined by the type of care provided, with Independent Living on one end andextended or long-term Residential Care on the other.

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