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From fitness classes and cultural events to Optima Living TV—our original programming that keeps residents engaged—life at Optima Living is full of opportunities to connect, learn, and grow.

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Discover the Joy of Senior Living: Why More Families are Choosing Optima Living

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Top 5 Reasons To Choose Senior Living

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Embracing Change Through Decluttering: Creating Space for What Matters Most

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Starting the Conversation: Talking With Your Loved Ones About Senior Living

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Senior Safety: A Foundation of Trust, Care, and Connection

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Optima Living TV Episode 12: Dementia A Human Experience

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Optima Living TV Episode 11: Navigate Memory Loss with Care & Confidence

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Optima Living TV Episode 10: Be Free, Be You

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Optima Living TV Episode 9: Nourishing Wellness

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Happy Bladder, Happy Life: 5 Tips for Better Bladder Health

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Protecting Our Community Against Digital Theft

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Optima Living TV Episode 7: Super Bones

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Optima Living TV Episode 5: The Benefits of Living in Community

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Optima Living TV Episode 4: The Joy of Food

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Holiday Sing-A-Long with Optima Living

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Optima Living TV Episode 3: Your Space and You

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Optima Living TV Episode 2: Maximizing Golden Years

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Optima Living TV Episode 1: Fitness in Later Life

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Introducing Optima Living TV!

Community Stories

Be inspired by real experiences from our residents—stories of friendship, personal growth, and feeling truly at home.

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Stay informed on our latest news, milestones, and partnerships as we continue shaping the future of senior living in Western Canada.

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A Community Treasure Restored: Riverside Manor’s Iconic Sign Returns Home

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Staying Steady: Fall Prevention Month for Seniors

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Optima Living Named British Columbia’s 10th Top Growing Company by the Globe and Mail’s Report on Business

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Innovation & Connection: How Technology Is Enhancing Lives at Oakwood Manor

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Your Senior Years, Your Way: Planning a Life That Reflects You

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Optima Living Fall 2025 – Open House Gallery

Finding friendship at the table
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Finding Friendship at the Table: How Mealtime Builds Community in Senior Living

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WHAT IF… Every day was energized by healthy routines and active friends

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Honouring World Alzheimer’s Day

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The Gift of Giving: How Volunteering Enriches Life in Your Senior Years

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A Taste of Home: Fall Open House 2025

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Optima Living Contributes Record-Breaking Food Bank Donations Across BC & Alberta

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The Hidden Power of Social Clubs in Senior Living

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Why Routine Matters: How Consistency Supports Health, Joy, and Connection in Senior Living

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The Power of Connection: How Intergenerational Bonds Enrich Life at Optima Living

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WHAT IF…Trying something new wasn’t scary?

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The role of vitamins and supplements in senior wellness

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The Power of Shared Meals: The Benefits of Group Dining for Seniors

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Tips for Avoiding Scams Targeting Seniors

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Starting the Conversation: Talking With Your Loved Ones About Senior Living

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WHAT IF… life’s little pleasures were always close by?

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Top 10 Best Sleep Tips for Seniors that Actually Work to Improve Rest and Recovery

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How to Become a Granfluencer: 10 Steps to Self-Expression and Connection for Seniors on Social Media

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What to Expect from Life at an Optima Living Community: A Place to Belong, Thrive, and Feel at Home

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Optima Living May 2025 Newsletter

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Oilers Pride, Optima Living Style!

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The Power of Health Checkups: A Wellness Guide for Seniors and Their Families

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Unlocking Joy: 7 Emotional Benefits of Optima Living Retirement Communities

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Optima Living Unveils Refreshed Brand Identity: A Fresh Look, the Same Heart

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How to Talk to Your Parents

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Celebrating Wisdom, Community & Joy: Happy Seniors Week 2025!

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How to Choose the Right Footwear for Seniors

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Optima Living 2025 Food Bank Challenge: Together, We Can Make a Difference

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Optima Living April 2025 Newsletter

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What if a new passion was waiting to be uncovered?

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Celebrating National Nurses Week at Optima Living

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Senior Safety: A Foundation of Trust, Care, and Connection

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Optima Living Spring 2025 Open House Gallery

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How Optima Living is Prioritizing Senior Safety

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Step Into the Golden Era at Our Spring Open House Events!

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Optima Living March 2025 Newsletter

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3 Ways Laughter Boosts Senior Health

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Optima Living Achieves CARF Accreditation: A Commitment to Excellence in Seniors’ Care

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Optima Living February 2025 Newsletter

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Celebrating Connection and Creativity in Our Optima Living Communities

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Optima Living January 2025 Newsletter

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Optima Living December 2024 Newsletter

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Optima Living November 2024 Newsletter

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Optima Living’s Co-op Program: Building Future Leaders in Seniors Living

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Optima Living October 2024 Newsletter

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Golden Pursuits: The Heartfelt Joy of Sharing Hobbies with Loved Ones

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Optima Living contributes a record 30,000 pounds to local Food Banks across Alberta and BC

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Optima Living Hosts BC Seniors Advocate for Tour at Royal Crescent Gardens

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Enriching Lives Through Community Partnerships

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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: A Time for Reflection and Action

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Optima Living Fall Open House 2024 Gallery

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Creating Community at Optima Living Fall 2024 Open House Events

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Recognizing World Alzheimer’s Day: A Commitment to Memory Care at Optima Living

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Optima Living August 2024 Newsletter

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What is Resident-Centred Care?

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Honouring Grandparents: Celebrating the Heart and Soul of Our Families

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Parkwood Court is now Oakwood Manor!

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Optima Living July 2024 Newsletter

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Celebrating Excellence: Aspen Ridge and Wisteria Place Win “Best Of” Awards

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Join the Optima Living Annual Food Bank Challenge: Building Community Through Compassion

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Optima Living June 2024 Newsletter

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Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Protecting Seniors as a Community

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Imagine a Day in the Life of Margaret

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Optima Living May 2024 Newsletter

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Celebrating Seniors’ Week at Optima Living

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Empowering Independence: How Optima Living Supports Senior AccessAbility

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Optima Living April 2024 Newsletter

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Optima Living Celebrates Record-Breaking Attendance at Spring 2024 Open House

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Open House 2024 Gallery

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Debunking Five Retirement Living Myths

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Innovations in Senior Living Marketing: Insights from Karim Kassam’s Panel Presentation

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Celebrating Family Caregivers

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Optima Living Year in Review 2023

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Optima Living March 2024 Newsletter

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Optima Living Communities Win Resident Satisfaction Award

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Optima Living February 2024 Newsletter

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Spread the Love Red Deer: A Community United in Generosity

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Seniors in Alberta Enjoy MLA Visits to Their Residences

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Optima Living Newsletter January 2024

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Plan to Play: Three Ways Seniors Can Keep Active in 2024

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Government of Alberta Minister of Health Visits Deer Park Village

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Optima Living Newsletter December 2023

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Aster Gardens Newsletter November 2023

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Country Cottage Newsletter November 2023

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Optima Living Newsletter November 2023

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The Edward Newsletter November 2023

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Wild Rose Newsletter 2023

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Wisteria Place Newsletter November 2023

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Turning Passion into Contribution at Optima Living

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Country Cottage October Newsletter 2023

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Another Great Turnout at Optima Living’s Fall Open House Event

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Optima Living Newsletter October 2023

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Optima Living Donates Enough Food to Make Over 25,000 Meals for People in Alberta and BC

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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

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Osteoporosis Month: Let’s Build Strong Bones

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5 Games That Help Memory and Cognition

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Safe Fall Activities for Seniors

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Optima Living Newsletter August 2023

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Wild Rose Newsletter August 2023

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Fall 2023 Optima Living Community Open House

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Another Viral TikTok with Everitt Gardens

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Striving for Excellence in Everything We Do

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Optima Living Food Bank 2023

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Optima Living Newsletter July 2023

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Optima Living Newsletter June 2023

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A Welcoming Open House with Optima Living

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Optima Living Seniors TikTok Becomes A Media Sensation

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Cedarwood Station and Deer Park Village: A New Name. A New Look!

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Optima Living Newsletter March 2023

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5 Ways To Improve Your Health Through Positivity

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Aster Gardens Newsletter December 2022

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Holiday Sing-A-Long with Optima Living

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Country Cottage Newsletter November 2022

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Optima Living Newsletter November 2022

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The Edward Newsletter November 2022

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Wisteria Place Newsletter November 2022

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Wild Rose Newsletter November 2022

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Live your best winter

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Holidays at the Hamlets: A Community Collaboration

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Country Cottage Newsletter October 2022

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The Edward Newsletter October 2022

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Wisteria Place Newsletter October 2022

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Wild Rose Newsletter October 2022

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First Episode of Optima Living TV Launches

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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2022

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Alberta Open Houses in October!

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Making a Positive Impact on National Food Bank Day

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Welcome the Hamlets!

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Introducing Optima Living TV!

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Wild Rose Newsletter September 2022

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Country Cottage Newsletter September 2022

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Optima Living Newsletter September 2022

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Wisteria Place September Newsletter 2022

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The Edward Newsletter September 2022

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Optima Living Newsletter August 2022

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National Food Bank Day

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Long-Term Care Eligibility Criteria

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The Empty Chair: Come Join Us

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Optima Living Newsletter July 2022

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3 Easy Steps to Going Green

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Wild Rose Newsletter July 2022

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Wisteria Place Newsletter July 2022

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The Edward Newsletter July 2022

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The Aster Gardens Grand Opening Celebration

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Aster Gardens’ Grand Opening

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5 Steps to Starting a Herb Garden

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Optima Living Newsletter June 2022

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Wisteria Place Newsletter June 2021

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Wild Rose Newsletter June 2022

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Wild Rose Newsletter May 2022

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Wisteria Place Newsletter May 2022

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Recognizing Depression

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Wild Rose Newsletter April 2022

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Wisteria Place Newsletter April 2022

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Optima Living Newsletter March 2022

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COVID-19 Update

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Wild Rose Newsletter March 2022

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Wisteria Place Newsletter March 2022

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Recycled Plastic Bags Create Stunning Art at Wisteria Place

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Optima Living Newsletter February 2022

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Wild Rose Newsletter February 2022

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Wisteria Place Newsletter February 2022

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Aster Gardens won an award at the 2021 Senior Housing News Architecture and Design Awards!

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Optima Living January Newsletter 2022

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Wisteria Place Newsletter January 2022

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Wild Rose Newsletter January 2022

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Wisteria Place’s Recycled Art Featured in News

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Wisteria Place’s Recycled Art Featured in Global News 2

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Wisteria Place Newsletter December 2021

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Wisteria Place Newsletter November 2021

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Optima Living Newsletter November 2021

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Wild Rose Newsletter November 2021

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Optima Living Newsletter September 2021

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Wild Rose Newsletter September 2021

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Wisteria Place Newsletter September 2021

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Optima Living Newsletter August 2021

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Wisteria Place: Meet the Team

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Aster Gardens Newsletter August 2021

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Wild Rose Newsletter August 2021

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Wisteria Place Newsletter August 2021

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Embracing Change

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National Indigenous Peoples Day Dance at Wisteria Place

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Wisteria Place: Red & White Celebration

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Wisteria Place Newsletter May 2021

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Optima Living Newsletter June 2021

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Wild Rose Newsletter June 2021

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Wild Rose Yoga: May 18

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The Aster Gardens A.I. COVID-19 Scanner: Keeping Residents Safer

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Aster Gardens: People, Place, Community

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Celebrate Easter and Gurpreet’s Farewell Virtual Baby Shower: Double Header

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Optima Living Newsletter April 2021

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Wisteria Place Newsletter April 2021

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Aster Gardens Blossoms in Sherwood Park News

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Government Officials Tour Aster Gardens

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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and Real Estate Talk with Lynda and Macey: Double Header

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7 Things You Can Do at Aster Gardens

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Optima Living Newsletter March 2021

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Wisteria Place Newsletter March 2021

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Aster Gardens: Your COVID-19 Health & Safety is Our Priority

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Senior’s Zoom Fitness with Lynn Walters: February

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Happy Chinese New Year!

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Optima Living Newsletter 2021

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Wisteria Place Newsletter February 2021

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Wild Rose on Global News

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Aster Gardens January Newsletter 2021

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Wisteria Place January Newsletter 2021

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The Concrete Advantage

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Wisteria Place – Construction Update

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Optima Living Christmas Celebration

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ACCA: The Truth About Alberta Care

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Aster Gardens Newsletter December 2020

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Q&A with Aster Gardens: Pets

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New B.C. Mask Policy in Effect

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The Wedge: An Aster Gardens Innovative Design

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COVID-19 Questions with Dr. Adrian Wagg

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Optima Living Newsletter October 2020

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Wisteria Place Newsletter October 2020

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Aster Gardens Newsletter October 2020

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Meet Dan, the Aster Gardens Construction Site Superintendent

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Q&A with Aster Gardens and Dr. Moussavi

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Care Partner Update – Sept. 25th, 2020

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Visitor Guidelines

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Wisteria Place Newsletter September 2020

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Aster Gardens Newsletter September 2020

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Optima Living Newsletter September 2020

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Steveston Voted Metro Vancouver’s Best Neighbourhood

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The Optima Living Fitbit Contest

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MLA Jordan Walker Tours Aster Gardens

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Aster Gardens Newsletter August 2020

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Wisteria Place Newsletter August 2020

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Dr. Adrian Wagg

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Karim Kassam elected Chair of EPS Board

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Aster Gardens Newsletter July 2020

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Healthy Relationships and Longevity

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Wisteria Place Newsletter July 2020

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The Benefits of Senior Community Living

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Seniors and Sex: Debunk the Myths

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Aster Gardens Newsletter June 2020

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Wisteria Place Newsletter June 2020

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Ask Us! Q&A With the Wisteria Place Team

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Capturing Memories: Remembering Your Life and Family

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Be Agile, Not Fragile: Are You at Risk of Breaking a Bone?

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Aster Gardens Newsletter May 2020

Lifestyle

See how our residents live fully—through wellness tips, recipes, hobbies, and ways to stay active and engaged every day.

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Be Ready, Stay Safe: Emergency Preparedness for Seniors

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Why Routine Matters: How Consistency Supports Health, Joy, and Connection in Senior Living

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WHAT IF… life’s little pleasures were always close by?

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Starting the Conversation: Talking With Your Loved Ones About Senior Living

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What to Expect from Life at an Optima Living Community: A Place to Belong, Thrive, and Feel at Home

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Celebrating Wisdom, Community & Joy: Happy Seniors Week 2025!

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3 Ways Laughter Boosts Senior Health

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Golden Pursuits: The Heartfelt Joy of Sharing Hobbies with Loved Ones

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Never Too Late: The Power of Goal Setting at Any Age

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The Importance of Communication Between Long-Term Care Community Teams and Family Members

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Honouring Grandparents: Celebrating the Heart and Soul of Our Families

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Optima Living Celebrates Seniors’ Week: A Look Back at the Fun!

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Celebrating Seniors’ Week at Optima Living

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Celebrating National Nurses Week: Honouring Our Dedicated Caregivers

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5 Tips to Age Gracefully: A Guide for Senior Living

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Continuing to Grow in Love as You Age

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