Introducing The Westerly Wellness Centre
Opened in August 2019, the Westerly Wellness Centre is located at the Best Western The Westerly Hotel and Riverside Senior Living. Our state of the art facility caters to the public, hotel guests and our seniors’ community. The Westerly Wellness Centre At the centre, we offer many different activities for people of all ages and […]
Riverside Open House Dec 4 2019
Riverside Open House This Wednesday, December 4 2019 When?: From 4 pm to 7 pm Where? The Information Office at the Westerly Hotel – 1590 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, BC Call 250-871-8800 for more information Refreshments, Tours and Entertainment Join us for a night so we can showcase our Riverside Senior Living complex. We will be […]
Is a Loved One Affected by Holiday Stress?
Holiday stress affects everyone. However, it can take a toll on older people and you should know the signs that come along with it. Stepping in early can be important to make sure your loved ones have a happy holiday season. Holiday Stress Signs Be on The Lookout Holidays are the time where everyone gets […]
Staying Social After Retirement
Keeping a healthy social life after retirement is key to maintaining good mental health. Often times we find that once we retire, our work friends start to drop off and we need to find other ways to socialize. At Riverside we take pride in our community, we have many social activities available daily. Staying Social […]
5 Easy At Home Exercises For Seniors
Seniors should be exercising regularly unless advised otherwise. Whether or not they are still active, or have limited mobility, there are exercises that may be adapted to all skill levels. Not only is exercise good for physical health, but also mental health. Below are five exercises seniors may do from their home. 5 Easy Home […]
Swimming and The Benefits
We all know the benefits of regular exercise at all ages. But as we age, the impact of running and weight lifting can take a toll on our bones. Swimming is a great way to stay active while remaining low impact. Many seniors take advantage of all the pool has to offer. Benefits of Swimming […]
Top 5 Things to do in Courtenay
Looking for something to do in Courtenay BC? Our city has tons to offer all year round. We have composed a list of our top 5 things to do in our beautiful city. Top 5 Things to do in Courtenay Nymph Falls Nature Park Take a break from the city and take a refreshing walk […]
Are You Retirement Ready?
Saving for retirement early on is a great idea, but it doesn’t always happen. When you are ready to start putting together a rock-solid retirement plan, it’s best that you think of these things. Be Retirement Ready Healthcare Costs In our previous article, we spoke on unexpected healthcare costs that you should save for. This […]
Senior Healthcare Costs to Save For
If you don’t have a great healthcare plan or your basic provincial healthcare doesn’t cover certain things, it’s important to save for unexpected costs that can arise from getting older. At Riverside, we aim for the highest quality of life for our residents, but nevertheless, you should have some money saved for these things. Unexpected […]
Moving In With Someone New
Moving is stressful enough, but it’s even more stressful when you are trying to move in with someone else. Combining two households into one is a challenging task. Where to start? Let Riverside Senior Living help you. Our 2 bedroom residences are perfect for 2 people. Moving 2 into 1 Communication You have to talk […]