Hello!

My name is Maureen Fakaro, and I am the Community Relations Manager of Wisteria Place.

When you get in touch with us, you'll be talking with me (or Community Relations Coordinator, Gurpreet Pannu), so I thought I'd take this chance to introduce myself.

I joined the Wisteria Place team in January 2020. I bring a wealth of experience to the community, having supported and worked with seniors for decades in various capacities. No matter what I do, it's with passion and the goal to manifest vibrancy and joy for individuals, teams, residents, staff, and any others I meet.

I want to help people find a welcoming home that suits them while making sure it surpasses their expectations. I love helping people make meaningful life choices and have fun.

My background includes roles as a leader in Senior Living, Senior Support Services, Human Resources, and Holistic Coaching. I prepared for these roles by studying Business, Human Resources, Holistic Health, Coaching, and Senior Care at the British Columbia Institute of Technology and Langara College.

I'm very committed to my family life, and I enjoy yoga, walking, singing, travel, and new adventures! I lived in Japan for 4 years and I love learning about other cultures and working towards life in harmony in all I do.

I'm pleased to be a part of this team and I can't wait to welcome you to Wisteria Place.

Sincerely,
Maureen Fakaro
Community Relations Manager
(604) 338-5280
[email protected]
4388 Garry Street
Richmond, BC, V7E 2V2
wisteriaplace.ca

Does one of your loved ones have dementia, or are you living with dementia yourself?

Join us for our webinar with Dr. Adrian Wagg as we go over what it is like to live with dementia and how to continue leading a fulfilling and meaningful life.

Dr. Wagg is the Alberta Health Services Chair in Healthy Ageing and a Geriatric Medicine Specialist at the University of Alberta.

Our webinar video will premier on the Optima Living Facebook page and the Optima Living YouTube page on July 22nd at 10 AM PDT.

Visit our Events page for more information.

As we age, sexuality and intimacy continue to be important for a full, meaningful, and healthy life. In our most recent webinar, Dr. Adrian Wagg and Optima Living Principal Ali Shivji discuss the health challenges of intimacy and the myths surrounding sexuality and ageing.

Many of us have people in our lives who unfortunately live with dementia. It can be a difficult adjustment. Let the Optima Living team help you.

Read our new article "Tips for Caring For Loved Ones With Dementia." We hope that you will be able to learn a little better how to care for your loved one and go forward with more confidence.

Construction is processing well and on-schedule.

The safety of the workers and visitors during COVID-19 is of utmost importance, and social distancing measures are being followed everywhere possible. Walk on by 4388 Garry Street and see for yourself. We are still aiming at completion by the end of 2020. Stay tuned for details!

Mark Your Calendars

Wednesday, July 22nd

Webinar with Dr. Adrian Wagg - Living with Dementia

Thursday, July 23rd

Online Coffee Time - Wisteria Place Q&A and Updates

Thursday, August 13th

Online Coffee Time - Moving and Downsizing for Seniors

Thursday, August 27th

Online Coffee Time - Seniors Zoom Fitness: Staying Fit Together

Go to wisteriaplace.ca/coffee to learn how to join!

Feel free to contact us at our numbers listed above should you have questions, want information, or would like help to join our Online Coffee Times.

Best,

Maureen and Gurpreet