For seniors living alone during the pandemic, times are certainly challenging. Everyday tasks, like buying groceries, keeping in touch with friends and family or going to appointments, are particularly hard. Many seniors are also grappling with feelings of isolation and stress, especially since this aging population is more vulnerable to complications from COVID-19. As Canadians continue to flatten the curve by staying home and ensuring physical distancing, it may seem counter-intuitive for... [read more]

Whether you’ve moved into a small condo or you’re selling your cozy little abode, decorating small spaces can be tricky. But with these seven helpful tips, you can make your rooms appear larger, brighter and airier than they really are. 1. Focus on a single function Small spaces are best-suited to a single function. Instead of making an extra bedroom an office, guest room, sewing space, gym and library, choose one primary purpose and decorate accordingly. 2. Stick with a... [read more]

Attention Downsizers Join us for a free online senior living workshop hosted by Parkland on the Glen! Simplifying Your Move and Knowing When to Sell Thursday, May 27, 2021 12 p.m. EST Monica Black from Simple Easy Transitions and Deborah Clerk from Keller Williams will discuss the best time to sell and key strategies to simplify your move. Registration and full details here.  [read more]

Perhaps you still own the house you raised your children in, or you have grown tired of the “living large” lifestyle you worked so hard to achieve. As you look around your home, you see unused bedrooms, closets filled with belongings, memories in every corner and the garage? Well, you haven’t parked your car in there in years. As you approached your golden years, you expected it would be a time of freedom – a season of rekindling old hobbies, social outings with... [read more]

Living in a Mississauga retirement community provides numerous advantages, with on-site health and safety services among the top benefits. Each community varies in its services, making it essential to inquire about the inclusions in your monthly rental costs or living package. Discover the array of medical and safety services commonly available in most Mississauga retirement communities: On-site Medical Care On-site doctors or regular visiting physicians On-site nursing... [read more]