These articles examine senior independent living community topics, including services and amenities at The Hamlets communities. Independent senior living communities provide a safe and secure place place, as well as the assistance, for seniors to keep thriving.
Each resident at our Hamlets communities in British Columbia and Alberta enjoys the privacy of a self-contained suite, which includes a full bathroom, kitchenette and utilities. All-inclusive with the monthly rental are hospitality services including meals, housekeeping, linen service and 24-hour emergency response. Amenities such as well appointed lounges, social spaces, and fitness classes offer socialization and recreational opportunities.
Baby boomers are the generation of individuals born roughly between 1948 and 1964 in an age of prosperity after World War II. As this group of people age, they have made different demands on senior communities, and the communities are changing as a result. What does...
Selecting a senior independent-living community is a big step for seniors. We would like to give you some tips to consider when making your decision. Visit the Community See what it looks like. Does it look clean? How do the residents look? Does it appear to be...
If you compare the costs of different senior residences or communities against staying at home, this is a complex calculation. You have to factor in all of the stay-at-home expenses against all the senior residence benefits included in the price. And very often some...
The pandemic has had its effect on just about everyone this year. As businesses close and the government requires everyone to stay at home, isolation, and loneliness become a severe mental health concern. Thankfully, assisted living staff have found ways to improve conditions, and they have had success in keeping their elderly residents happy and healthy despite the strife.
Baby boomers are the generation that has enjoyed the highest quality of life. They are used to doing things on their own time, and are expected to live the longest, healthiest life of any previous generation - perhaps even longer then millennials and subsequent...
When it comes time to look into a senior living facility that offers services that make life easier, many seniors worry about losing their freedom completely. However, most senior living communities make every attempt to help their residents maintain their...