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Staff Spotlight: Tanya Ford, Health Care Aide

At Origin at Spring Creek, it’s all about the people: residents and staff make it a special place to live and experience genuine community. Origin’s Meet the Team series shines a light on some of the remarkable individuals bringing positivity and care to the lives of Origin residents every day.  Want to make an impact …

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Three seniors with walking sticks on a walking path at Spring Creek in Canmore, Alberta

What Makes Origin at Spring Creek the Perfect Place for Active Seniors to Live

Just like their younger friends and family, active seniors look forward to doing the things they love. Whether that’s swimming, walking, or visiting with friends over a cup of coffee, the urge for moving doesn’t fade with age.  That’s why so many active seniors and their loved ones are prioritising access to recreational and social …

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Courtyard at Origin at Spring Creek, with a young boy, a senior woman, and a senior man sitting on patio chairs, wearing face masks, looking at the camera

Worried about transitioning a loved one to assisted living near Calgary during COVID-19? Here’s what to consider

When news reports about the COVID-19 pandemic began circulating in Alberta last spring, Connie Fewster was relieved to have had her parents Niki and Van Chiftis settled in at Origin at Spring Creek less than a year earlier.  “My parents lived in Banff for sixty-five years and at this time in Banff there is no …

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The Value of Nature Time in a Senior’s Routine

Time in nature can be a luxury, especially if you live in a big city. Up until when COVID-19 emerged, access to walking trails and mountain views may not have been a top priority for people browsing retirement homes for themselves or loved ones. But research from the University of Minnesota suggests green and “blue” …

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