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A group of seniors walk along a path at Origin at Spring Creek to stay active in retirement living.

Five Ways Seniors Can Stay Active When in a Retirement Living Community

Staying active while ageing is a crucial part of keeping your mind and body healthy. Psychical and mental health play a vital role in quality of life and well-being. Active senior living facilities make it easier for older adults to live a healthy lifestyle. They can safely exercise, walk outdoors and participate in social activities.  …

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In the distance three female senior residents socialize in the courtyard, sitting in green lounge chairs with an orange stand-umbrella above, and colourful flowers and lush greenery surrounding them.

Trial Stays and How They Can Help You Choose The Right Senior Care Facility

Choosing the right senior care facility for your parent is a complicated task. While there may be plenty of information online, in brochures or from speaking with the facility’s staff, it can still be a stressful decision to make. But if you’re in the middle of decision-making and need help choosing the right one, we …

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A female senior resident with a coral outfit uses a black and blue walker as she strolls through a courtyard in front of two other female residents sitting in lounge chairs.

Transitioning Your Parent Into Assisted Living? Here Are Our 9 Tips To Make The Transition Easier

Transitioning a senior parent into assisted living can be difficult and stressful. If you are in the process of moving your parent into assisted living, we have 9 tips to help the transition go smoothly. 1. Plan Ahead & Make Lists There are many aspects to transitioning your parent into assisted living, and making a …

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A smiling female staff member in a black uniform hands a male senior resident a form at the Origin at Spring Creek front desk.

How to Talk to Your Senior Parents When They Can’t Agree on Assisted Living

Moving at any time in life can be stressful, especially when specialized care may also be needed. It is common to disagree with your parents about the transition to assisted living. However, these are important conversations to have and will help ensure the safety of your parents, family or caregivers. This article will explore how …

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Summer or fall view of Origin at Spring Creek building with Three Sisters Mountains in the background

Hard Conversations: How to Talk to Your Parents About Assisted Living

Not all assisted living facilities are like the poor ones you hear about in the media. There are plenty of wonderful and comfortable options for seniors, such as our facilities here at Origin at Spring Creek. Even with these exceptional options, transitioning your loved one into assisted living can be a hard conversation to have. …

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