A major consideration when thinking about moving to an older adult community is the quality of health care offered should you need medical support. United’s approach is very different than what you might find in other communities. “We focus on the resident as a person,” said Nicole Kendall, director of health and wellness at United. […]
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Don’t Let Scammers Take Advantage of You
One resident gave money online to what she thought was going to support the families of the Humboldt hockey bus accident. Another has received several phone calls from Revenue Canada demanding payment of taxes. What do these have in common? They are both scams. While the initial fundraiser for the Humboldt accident was legitimate, other […]
Program Variety Puts United in Unique Position
One resident, heading from one program to another, recently said, “There’s just so much to do here!” Do you love classical music but can’t seem to get out to the CPO anymore? What if the CPO came to you? That’s what happens when you live in a United Active Living community. Thanks to partnerships with […]
United Earns Accreditation from Accreditation Canada
United Active Living’s two communities have earned accreditation “with commendation” from Accreditation Canada. The organization provides an independent, third-party assessment of an organization’s operations using a wide range of standards that are based on best management and operational practices. “Accreditation is available every four years, and this is our third accreditation from them,” said Dianne McDermid, director of […]
Wendy Martin: A Quilter’s Life
Wendy Martin has a passion. For more than 50 years, she has been reflecting the world around her in quilts. Big or small, the quilts she makes tell the stories of her life. “I started quilting in Canada’s Centennial year, 1967. I thought it would be nice to honour the 100th anniversary by making a […]
…and a Merry Christmas To All!
United residents and staff put their Christmas creativity into high gear to create this year’s Christmas card. Residents of United’s Fish Creek community created figures that represent themes of the season. The result was a collection of intriguing figures that grace the cover of this year’s Christmas card. The card, entitled Holiday Huddle, reads in […]
