Independent Living
Advice and information about independent living.
Here’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 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.
Read MoreFour things to consider when supporting an aging parent
The extra strain of supporting an aging parent can bring up complicated feelings or lead to challenging changes in family dynamics. Read on for four essential coping strategies.
Read More6 Myths of Working in Independent Senior Living
The myths likely persist because the full range of senior accommodations — from active retirement living communities like PARC, where independent living means more focus on healthy lifestyles and enjoying the retirement years, to long-term care, which is more health-care oriented — is rarely represented in media.
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