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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Real Life Stories: Dolly at Cedar Springs PARC

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.

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Real Life Stories: Mary at  Oceana PARC

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

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

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.

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Oceana PARC is LEED® Gold certified

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.

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Gardening Tips for Seniors in BC

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.

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Why Try the PARC Experience Stay Today?

Why Try the PARC Experience Stay Today?

Active Aging

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.

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