Valentines Day Ideas For Seniors
With Valentines Day coming up quick we thought we would give you some cute ideas on how you can celebrate this special day. Valentine’s day can be a tough time for seniors if they have lost loved ones, but we can try to make it as happy as possible. Valentines Day Ideas For Seniors Movie […]
Riverside Dinner Buffet – Jan 30, 2020
Escape the January blues at Riverside Senior Living January 30th, 2020. Come on down for a dinner buffet and learn what Riverside is all about. We will be offering tours of our residences, but make sure to RSVP first to ensure availability. Thursday Dinner Buffet Location: Westerly Hotel Restaurant Time: 6 PM Enjoy a tasty […]
Caring For Ageing Dogs
Dogs are often considered part of the family. As much as we care of our ageing seniors, our ageing dogs require special care as well. At Riverside Senior Living we have some tips to make caring for an ageing dog a little less daunting. Caring For Ageing Dogs Older Dogs Need Rest Keeping your dog […]
Tips For Travelling Alone Later in Life
If you have never travelled alone in life, the thought may be daunting. However, travelling alone can be very rewarding and a great way to find out more about yourself. If you are planning a solo trip later in life follow these tips to make the most of it. Travelling Alone Solo Doesn’t Mean Alone […]
Downsizing When Moving to Riverside
We don’t need to live in such a large space, and many people are trading their large places for smaller ones. This saves money and makes for a more economical lifestyle. But how does one do it? How do you go from living large to living small? Riverside Senior Living has the answers. Downsizing Measure […]
Helping Seniors Avoid Common Scams
Most of us have received a robot call from an unknown number claiming to be the CRA, Microsoft or any other organization. There is one common thread, they want your money. Seniors are among the most vulnerable groups to fall for these scams, so here are some ways to avoid these common scams. Avoid Common […]
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 […]