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.
Real Life Stories: Dolly at Cedar Springs 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.
Read MoreReal Life Stories: Mary at Oceana 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
Read MoreOceana 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 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.
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