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

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Embracing Change Through Decluttering: Creating Space for What Matters Most

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WHAT IF…Trying something new wasn’t scary?

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

Optima Living TV

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

Optima Living TV

How to Talk With Your Parents About Moving Into a Senior Living Community | Ep16

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How to Talk to Your Parents

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Optima Living TV Episode 15: Senior Safety Tips for Confident, Independent Living

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Optima Living TV Episode 14: Goal Setting for a Meaningful Life

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Optima Living TV Episode 13: “Golden Pursuits” and the Power of Hobbies in Senior Living

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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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Striving for Excellence in Everything We Do

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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

Optima Living TVHealth and Fitness

Optima Living TV Episode 1: Fitness in Later Life

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Introducing Optima Living TV!

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Wild Rose Yoga: January

News + Events

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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Passport to Paradise – We Bring the Vacation to You 

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Staying Steady: Fall Prevention Month for Seniors

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

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Optima Living Fall 2025 – Open House Gallery

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Honouring World Alzheimer’s Day

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

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Optima Living May 2025 Newsletter

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Oilers Pride, Optima Living Style!

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

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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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Celebrating National Nurses Week at Optima Living

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Optima Living Spring 2025 Open House Gallery

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

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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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Celebrating National Nurses Week: Honouring Our Dedicated Caregivers

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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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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

Community InsightsResidence Updates

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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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

Community InsightsEmployee Spotlight

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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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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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 Newsletter May 2023

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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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Optima Living Newsletter February 2023

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Aster Gardens Newsletter December 2022

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Country Cottage Newsletter November 2022

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Optima Living 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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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

Community Insights

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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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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Wild Rose Newsletter July 2022

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Wisteria Place 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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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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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

Community InsightsArts and CultureResidence Updates

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

Community Insights

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

Community InsightsArts and Culture

Wisteria Place’s Recycled Art Featured in News

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Optima Living Communities Make a Positive Impact on National Food Bank Day

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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

Community InsightsHealth and Fitness

Mary’s Fresh Start in the Heart of her Hometown

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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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Aster Gardens Newsletter August 2021

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Wild Rose Newsletter August 2021

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Wisteria Place Newsletter August 2021

Community InsightsArts and Culture

National Indigenous Peoples Day Dance at Wisteria Place

Community InsightsArts and Culture

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

Community Insights

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

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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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Optima Living Newsletter March 2021

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Wisteria Place Newsletter March 2021

Community Insights

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!

Community InsightsNewsletters

Optima Living Newsletter 2021

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Wisteria Place Newsletter February 2021

Community InsightsHealth and Fitness

Wild Rose on Global News

Community InsightsNewsletters

Aster Gardens January Newsletter 2021

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Wisteria Place January Newsletter 2021

Community Insights

The Concrete Advantage

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Wisteria Place – Construction Update

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Optima Living Christmas Celebration

Community InsightsResidence Updates

ACCA: The Truth About Alberta Care

Community InsightsNewsletters

Aster Gardens Newsletter December 2020

Community InsightsResidence Updates

Q&A with Aster Gardens: Pets

Community InsightsResidence Updates

New B.C. Mask Policy in Effect

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The Wedge: An Aster Gardens Innovative Design

Community Insights

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

Community Insights

Meet Dan, the Aster Gardens Construction Site Superintendent

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Q&A with Aster Gardens and Dr. Moussavi

Community Insights

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

Community Insights

Steveston Voted Metro Vancouver’s Best Neighbourhood

Community InsightsResidence Updates

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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Wisteria Place Newsletter July 2020

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Aster Gardens Newsletter June 2020

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Wisteria Place Newsletter June 2020

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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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How Families Stay Involved in Decisions at Optima Living Communities

Lifestyle

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

Lifestyle

Be Ready, Stay Safe: Emergency Preparedness for Seniors

LifestyleRelationships

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

LifestyleRelationships

The Hidden Power of Social Clubs in Senior Living

Lifestyle

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

LifestyleRelationships

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

LifestyleHealth and Fitness

The role of vitamins and supplements in senior wellness

Lifestyle

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

Lifestyle

Tips for Avoiding Scams Targeting Seniors

Community InsightsOptima Living TVLifestyle

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

LifestyleBrain Health

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

Lifestyle

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

LifestyleArts and Culture

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

Lifestyle

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

Lifestyle

Unlocking Joy: 7 Emotional Benefits of Optima Living Retirement Communities

LifestyleHealth and Fitness

How to Choose the Right Footwear for Seniors

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What if a new passion was waiting to be uncovered?

Lifestyle

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

LifestyleHealth and Fitness

How Optima Living is Prioritizing Senior Safety

LifestyleHealth and Fitness

3 Ways Laughter Boosts Senior Health

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Melodies & Memories: The Benefits of Musical Activities for Seniors

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

LifestyleLearn With UsArts and Culture

Enriching Lives Through Community Partnerships

Lifestyle

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

LifestyleLearn With Us

What is Resident-Centred Care?

LifestyleRelationships

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

Community InsightsLifestyle

Celebrating Seniors’ Week at Optima Living

LifestyleIndependent LivingAssisted Supportive Living

Empowering Independence: How Optima Living Supports Senior AccessAbility

Arts and CultureLifestyleResidence Updates

Reducing Stress with Hobbies and Art

LifestyleIndependent Living

Debunking Five Retirement Living Myths

LifestyleHealth and FitnessLearn With Us

5 Tips to Age Gracefully: A Guide for Senior Living

LifestyleRelationships

Continuing to Grow in Love as You Age

LifestyleHealth and Fitness

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

LifestyleBrain Health

Brain Games for Seniors: A Fun Way to Stay Sharp and Alert

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Safe Fall Activities for Seniors

Lifestyle

5 Games That Help Memory and Cognition

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5 Ways To Improve Your Health Through Positivity

LifestyleHealth and Fitness

Live your best winter

Lifestyle

3 Easy Steps to Going Green

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5 Steps to Starting a Herb Garden

LifestyleHealth and Fitness

Recognizing Depression

Lifestyle

Embracing Change

Lifestyle

7 Things You Can Do at Aster Gardens

LifestyleHealth and Fitness

Healthy Relationships and Longevity

Lifestyle

The Benefits of Senior Community Living

Lifestyle

Seniors and Sex: Debunk the Myths

Lifestyle

Capturing Memories: Remembering Your Life and Family

Lifestyle

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