Home Safety Tips For Seniors During The Winter
Winter can be a magical time of year; fluffy snowflakes falling from the sky, snow-capped treetops, crystalline icicles reflecting the sun, staying cozy by the…
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…
COVID-19 Visitor Update and Provincial Guidelines
Dear Residents and Family, Please note the following changes in new Provincial guidelines that will affect your visit, starting December 11, 2020. General Visitors, prior to…
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…
Dealing with Cold Feet When Moving to a Retirement Community?
Beginning a new chapter in life can be scary. Making the decision to move, and specifically move to Retirement Living is life-altering and may leave…
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…
Your Healthy Retirement: November is Falls Prevention & Osteoporosis Month
Retirement represents a new beginning full of possibilities, adventures and most importantly, fun! Chances are your retirement is the result of goal-setting and hard work,…
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 checklist is an easy way to…
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…
Moving to a Retirement Lifestyle: “I should have done this sooner!”
You might be surprised to learn how many times we hear residents say those words once they’ve settled into our retirement communities and have experienced…
Seniors Owning vs Renting: When Flexibility Rules
There are many reasons why senior retirees prefer renting over owning a home. Retirees may rent to try out living in a new location, or…
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…