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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PARC’s New Wellness Leader Talks Enrichment and Independence

PARC’s New Wellness Leader Talks Enrichment and Independence

Independent Living

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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Four things to consider when supporting an aging parent

Four things to consider when supporting an aging parent

Independent Living

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.

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6 Myths of Working in Independent Senior Living

6 Myths of Working in Independent Senior Living

Independent 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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The Best Senior Living Location in Burnaby BC

The Best Senior Living Location in Burnaby BC

Independent Living

Tucked into a tree-lined neighbourhood off Kingsway, Mulberry PARC is as comfortable as it is connected. The residence is conveniently located just across the street from the shops and services of the Highgate Village shopping complex.

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The Best Senior Living in North Vancouver: Cedar Springs PARC

The Best Senior Living in North Vancouver: Cedar Springs PARC

Independent Living

Set in the central Seymour area of North Vancouver, Cedar Springs PARC is nestled between the tranquility of the forest and the bustle of neighbourhood life.

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The Best Senior Living Location in North Vancouver BC

The Best Senior Living Location in North Vancouver BC

Independent Living

Summerhill PARC is in the heart of North Vancouver’s Lower Lonsdale neighbourhood, just off Lonsdale Ave. on 15th St. East.

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