Category: Health

It seems many people are under more general stress these days on multiple levels – the pace of daily life,  the global pandemic, political unrest, and the economy – so who couldn’t use a little laughter in their lives, especially around April Fool’s Day? United Active Living is regularly incorporating Laughter Yoga into their program […]

Did you know that United Active Living’s two communities have trial stay and respite suites available for anyone who needs a little extra care after an illness or who wants to see what living in an older adult community is all about? The respite/trial stay suites – one at Fish Creek and two at Garrison […]

Falling is a major cause of injury among Canadian seniors. Statistics show that 85% of all senior injury-related hospitalizations are caused by falls, with falls being the cause of 95% of all hip fractures. So what can be done? “Staying active and educated are two incredibly important ways to keep from becoming part of those […]

Wellness sessions for residents of United’s two communities are lifting spirits and injecting a sense of optimism into their lives after more than 18 months of restrictions caused by COVID. United is one of the first communities in Calgary to bring a clinical psychologist into the communities to hold sessions of this kind. “There was […]

United is hosting a free webinar June 3 to provide advice on how to plan for your next stage of life. Entitled, Planning Your Next Stage – Making Informed Choices, the hour-long webinar will provide suggestions for ensuring the necessary steps are in place so that you or your parent can enjoy the next stage […]

The mood was a festive one at both United Active Living communities last week as residents received the first doses of the Pfizer vaccine. Residents were given appointment times, and there were cheers after each vaccination, and ice cream and stickers to mark the occasion. “It was such an exciting moment,” said Kera Redlack, director […]