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In Their Own Words
Sep 11, 2026

Ruth and Rena – Still going strong

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Latest Highlights
Sep 01, 2026

Delicious Food, Great Music & Even Better Company: Fall Open House 2026

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Lifestyle
Aug 25, 2026

Creativity Knows No Age: How Optima Living’s Partnership with Artfull Enrichment Makes it Easier for Residents to Explore Their Creative Potential 

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Latest Highlights
Aug 12, 2026

Thrive Mental Health Podcast: Episode 1 LIVE 

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In Their Own Words
Jul 27, 2026

A Lifetime of Stories, Shared In Their Own Words

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In Their Own Words
Jun 09, 2026

Marion – A life rooted in gratitude

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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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A collage of photos showing Optima Living residents doing Artfull Enrichment art and painting activities in different retirement homes
Lifestyle
Aug 25, 2026

Creativity Knows No Age: How Optima Living’s Partnership with Artfull Enrichment Makes it Easier for Residents to Explore Their Creative Potential 

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Lifestyle
Mar 24, 2026

Senior Living Philosophy: Heartfelt Principles That Make Optima Living Feel Like Home

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Lifestyle
Feb 24, 2026

How To Make Your Retirement The Best Chapter Of Your Life

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Lifestyle
Feb 10, 2026

Senior Living as a New Beginning: What Many People Do Not Expect but Often Discover

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Lifestyle
Jan 27, 2026

Supporting memory with understanding, patience, and home

Family Involvement
Lifestyle
Jan 13, 2026

How Families Stay Involved in Decisions at Optima Living Communities

Latest Highlights

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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Latest Highlights
Sep 01, 2026

Delicious Food, Great Music & Even Better Company: Fall Open House 2026

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Latest Highlights
Aug 12, 2026

Thrive Mental Health Podcast: Episode 1 LIVE 

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Latest Highlights
May 28, 2026

Bring a Tin for the Bin: Optima Living Launches 2026 Food Bank Campaign with Community Spirit and Friendly Competition 

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Latest Highlights
May 01, 2026

Oilers Fans Find Friendship and Fame at Everitt Gardens

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Latest Highlights
Apr 25, 2026

A Taste of Togetherness at Our Spring Open House

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Latest Highlights
Mar 26, 2026

A Season of Giving: Country Cottage Residents Crochet and Knit for Edmonton’s ‘Chase the Chill’ 

Our Stories

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

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Our Stories
Nov 12, 2025

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

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Our StoriesRelationships
Sep 26, 2025

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

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Feb 14, 2025

Celebrating Connection and Creativity in Our Optima Living Communities

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Our Stories
Jan 25, 2024

Nel’s Story

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Our Stories
Jan 05, 2024

Ruth and Kim’s Story

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Our Stories
Dec 12, 2023

Bernice’s Story

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When people think about aging, they often think about the past. At Optima Living, each story is unique and inspires us to look forward to everything that comes next.

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In Their Own Words
Sep 11, 2026

Ruth and Rena – Still going strong

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In Their Own Words
Jul 27, 2026

A Lifetime of Stories, Shared In Their Own Words

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In Their Own Words
Jun 09, 2026

Marion – A life rooted in gratitude

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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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May 21, 2026

Leadership That Feels Like Home 

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Dec 27, 2025

A Holiday Message of Gratitude from Optima Living

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Optima Living TV
Dec 20, 2025

2025 A Year To Remember: Celebration, Connection, Community

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Optima Living TV
Nov 07, 2025

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

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Oct 06, 2025

Top 5 Reasons To Choose Senior Living

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Sep 23, 2025

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