Going beyond regimented self-care routines to bring meaning (and fun) back to active living It’s never easy to try something new. And embarking on a wellness journey is no exception—the fitness industry can be ruthless in its depictions and recommendations to achieve perfection—often at the expense of what is realistically attainable for anyone, regardless of […]
Category: Health
Active Living a prescription for wellness among older adults
Research shows that maintaining an active lifestyle brings significant health benefits to people of all ages and abilities. This is particularly true for adults over 75, who are frequently identified as the most sedentary of all adult age categories, and therefore most at risk of experiencing adverse health effects related to inactivity. In its mission […]
Laughing your way to better 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 […]
Respite Suites Ease the Stress of Recovery
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 […]
Getting Hip to Fall Prevention
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 Lift Spirits and Optimism
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 […]
