Companionship

A female senior resident at Origin at Spring Creek and a Life Enrichment Coordinator in a blue uniform look at flowers and greenery in a garden space at Spring Creek

How Canmore Seniors at Origin Benefit From Intergenerational Community

It’s a saying we’ve all heard before:  Move it or lose it!  For Origin Life Enrichment / Companion Candace Timmerman, the adage doesn’t just apply to physical wellbeing. In her work with residents at Origin and the community of Canmore, she sees how it is also true “for the brain and heart”.  Keeping the brain …

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Three seniors sit on a patio at the Mineshaft Tavern at Origin at Spring Creek in Canmore, Alberta

The Harmful Effects of Senior Isolation and What You Can Do to Help

Social isolation is characterized by the lack of social connections in one’s life. Senior social isolation is a growing concern, since many seniors live alone. A research study from the CDC showed that 25% of adults ages 65+ are considered to be isolated. There are many health risks caused by senior social isolation. Some include …

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