Resident Resources

The Benefits of Zumba for Seniors

Introduced in the late 1900s, Zumba has gained recognition within the realm of fitness as a fun and exciting approach to exercise. This innovated approach…

The 8 Best Podcasts for Seniors

Today’s seniors are like no other generation. With unparalleled access to technology and the internet, the world is literally at their fingertips. Podcasts are a…

Explore Your Family Tree

Genealogy is a captivating hobby for people of all ages. It’s not only an opportunity to learn about your family’s history, it’s a wonderful way…

Celebrating Meal Time!

Try to remember the most recent meal you ate with a group of people. Perhaps it was a gathering to celebrate a birthday over the…

A Healthy Mind, Body and Soul

At a Sifton Retirement Residence there is no shortage of things to do, in fact, our daily recreation calendars are packed with unique activities and…

Cannabis – What does it mean to you?

It may surprise you to know that the fastest growing demographic for medical cannabis use is seniors. Since 2014, according to a publication by Schauer…

Honouring our Veterans

Each year on November 11th we take time to reflect and remember the end of World War I and the dedication of the many Veterans who served…

Profiling Our Veterans

This year for Remembrance Day, we interviewed resident veterans living in Sifton Retirement Communities and learned about their experiences serving our country. We sincerely thank…

Keeping the Years Golden

You have successfully navigated through school-years, career, and raising families, and no doubt your “golden years” are well-deserved.  Leisurely meals with families and friends, alarm…

The Power of Music

Whether it’s a big band orchestra, a local school choir or visiting pianist, music plays a major part in our recreation programming – and for…

You’re on the move!

Don’t get overwhelmed – get organized! We want your move to be smooth and we are ready to help. A moving-out checklist is an easy…

Sen-ager

n: a senior who feels like a teenager Simply put, a Senager is a senior who enjoys life and feels young at heart.  Are you…

What are they calling it these days?

Why understanding the services a retirement community offers is more important than understanding what it’s called. As of 2013, Canada has one of the highest average life…

Healthy Habits

No matter what your age, we all aspire to eat better and exercise more. The difficult part is getting started. Try changing your approach from setting…

Knowing When It’s the Right Time

There is no definitive time to consider seniors living accommodations for yourself or a loved one, but there are a number of signs that may…