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Betty’s Story: The Importance of Community

November 16, 2017 by Careen Chrusch

Eighty-nine year old Betty Earle and her husband moved into United’s Garrison Green community seven years ago. They decided to make the move while they were healthy and independent. Betty is grateful for that decision because she is surrounded by friends and a community that has supported her during some difficult times. Along the way, […]

Filed Under: Community, Creative Expression Tagged With: Betty Earle, Community, memory care

United Minds – a Social Approach to Cognitive Care

March 23, 2017 by Careen Chrusch

“Labels can become so frustrating, as instead of being Jim, John, Lucy or Ann, you suddenly morph into a person with dementia first, followed by your name and other qualities. It’s as if the rest of the person has vanished into thin air, never to return.” – Person with dementia (World Alzheimer Report, 2012). Dementia […]

Filed Under: Dementia Care Tagged With: dementia, memory care, united minds

The future of aging begins today

October 21, 2016 by Careen Chrusch

“Older Canadians are now the fastest growing segment of our population with their numbers expected to double over the next two decades so that by then, one in four Canadians will be older than 65 years of age.” – National Seniors Strategy. What do we want life to look like in the next 20 years? […]

Filed Under: General News Tagged With: aging, assisted living, independent living, life lease, memory care

How can we help make your life easier?

October 6, 2016 by Careen Chrusch

“May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears.” – Nelson Mandela Decisions, decisions, decisions. It seems like it’s a never ending push and pull. When you reach your later years, the questions are different than in your younger years, but they still require the same serious consideration. For instance, you’ve lived in the same […]

Filed Under: General News Tagged With: assisted living, Community, independent living, memory care

United’s Life Lease – Creating Certainty in an Uncertain World

June 9, 2016 by Careen Chrusch

When an older adult is considering leaving the family home for an older adult community, a major factor is affordability. Can I afford the monthly costs? Will my savings run out in a few years, leaving me without a place to live? These are critically important questions, which we have addressed in our new, unique […]

Filed Under: Life Lease Tagged With: financial, life lease, long-term care, memory care

Fighting Dementia with Effective Social Programs

March 10, 2016 by Careen Chrusch

“Dementia is a shift in the way a person experiences the world.” – Dr. Allen Power It seems almost a given these days that at some point in later life, dementia in some form will impact our appreciation of life. Studies are showing that as the baby boomers age, and we live longer, the number […]

Filed Under: Dementia Care Tagged With: brain health, creativity, dementia, lifelong learning, memory care

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Garrison Green (Integrated Living) 3028 Don Ethell Boulevard SW
Calgary, Alberta
T3E 0C9
 
Rentals and Lease: (403) 917-1389 Reception: (403) 685-7200 Fax: (403) 240-3772
Fish Creek North (Memory Care + Assisted) 51 Providence Boulevard SE
Calgary, Alberta
T2X 0X2
 
Rentals and Lease: (587) 841-5134 Reception: (587) 481-7907 Fax: (403) 873-3961
Fish Creek West (Independent Living) 14720 1 St SE
Calgary, Alberta
T2X 1A1
 
Rentals and Lease: (587) 609-8167 Reception: (587) 481-7907 Fax: (403) 873-3961

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