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.

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November 2, 2022

Real Life Stories: Hugh at Summerhill PARC

Life at PARC

Originally from Montreal, Hugh developed an appreciation for Canada’s vast diversity thanks to work transfers as a business executive in the metals sector.

November 2, 2022

Real Life Stories: Dolly at Cedar Springs PARC

Life at PARC

As a former long-term care worker, Dolly knew when it was time for her and her husband Ted to move to a seniors’ retirement residence.

November 2, 2022

Real Life Stories: Mary at Oceana PARC

Life at PARC

Oceana PARC resident Mary started her independent living journey at a retirement residence with her husband in Surrey, but when he was moved into a care home

September 12, 2022

Honouring Britain’s Longest Serving Monarch, the Beloved Queen Elizabeth II

News

She was nothing short of iconic. Queen Elizabeth II: our cherished Head of State here in Canada, and the longest serving British monarch.

August 16, 2022

Oceana PARC is LEED® Gold certified

Sustainability

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.

June 23, 2022

Gardening Tips for Seniors in BC

Active Aging

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.