Origin at Spring Creek

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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Meet the Team at Origin at Spring Creek: Rhea, Life Enrichment Manager

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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Louie standing in front of an Origin at Spring Creek sign

Meet The Team at Origin at Spring Creek: Louie, LPN

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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keven, lead housekeeper at origin at spring creek

Meet The Team at Origin at Spring Creek: Keven, Lead Housekeeper

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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two seniors and a staff member at Origin at Spring Creek collaborating in the Arts & Crafts room.

5 Safe Ways to Your Brighten Senior Parent’s Day During COVID-19 (Without Another Zoom Call)

It has been almost a year since COVID-19 changed the way we work and live. For many of us, Zoom fatigue has set in.  The restrictions around seeing our senior parents and loved ones due to COVID-19 has also proven to be extremely difficult. If you have been feeling especially stressed about your senior parents’ …

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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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