Independent Senior Living Blog
PARC knows that senior life is ever-changing, for aging adults themselves, and also for baby boomers who have parents in retirement. Our regularly posted articles explore all aspects of senior living, from health and wellness to lifestyle choices, retirement issues
and how to care for aging parents.
Oceana PARC is LEED® Gold certified
Ever since PARC Retirement Living’s Oceana residence opened in White Rock in 2019, we’ve been working behind the scenes to achieve LEED® Gold certification – the international standard for sustainability excellence.
Read MoreHere’s Why Seniors Are Turning to Rental Options
Home ownership has always been a hot topic in BC, and particularly in the last several years, as pandemic-fuelled demand and low inventory have led to some of the most intense bidding wars ever seen in the Metro Vancouver market, pushing prices higher than ever.
Read MoreGardening Tips for Seniors in BC
Across B.C., it seems like spring didn’t get the memo this year! Cooler and wetter than average temperatures have perplexed gardeners and vegetable farmers alike.
Read MoreSeniors & Chronic Pain: How to Recognize & Manage this Common Condition
We’ve all heard of chronic pain, but what is it exactly? And what does it mean for seniors and what can be done about it? To help answer these questions, we turned to PARC’s wellness leader, June Morris.
Read MoreWhy Try the PARC Experience Stay Today?
We’re now offering free PARC Experience stays at our residences across Greater Vancouver and the North Shore. You wouldn’t buy a car without a test drive, and retirement living should be no different. Read on to learn more about our PARC Experience Stay and offer.
Read MorePARC’s New Wellness Leader Talks Enrichment and Independence
June is leading the way in keeping PARC Retirement Living residents independent and healthy, and taking PARC’s vibrant wellness culture to the next level. We sat down with June to get her take on senior wellness and her new role at PARC, in 2022 and beyond.
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