Taking care of yourself is essential for everyone, and seniors are no exception. Setting aside time for self-care can help you recharge, rejuvenate, and rest, leading to better stress management, increased life satisfaction, and a lower risk of depression.

In today's article, you'll find some tips for making time for yourself as a senior.

Schedule It In

Make alone time a priority by scheduling it in your calendar, just like you would for a doctor's appointment. Try to set aside an hour or two each day at the time that suits you best.

Plan Something Pleasant

Everyone's idea of alone time is different, so plan activities that you find pleasant and relaxing. This could be...

Events at Wisteria Place

Discover a variety of fun events at Wisteria Place, including crafts, bingo, meditation, fitness, and movie nights. With something for everyone, come join our vibrant community and experience the joy of participating.

National Food Bank Day

National Food Bank Day is Friday, September 1. Drop off your donation to the food bank all through August!

Open House - Sunday, September 24th, 1 - 4 PM

Stay tuned for information on our Open House on Sunday, September 24th at 1 PM! But if you're eager to come visit before then, book a tour with us any time!

Optima Living TV Episode 8 - Happy Bladder, Happy Life

In this episode, Optima Living Principal Ali Shivji speaks with Dr. Adrian Wagg, AHS Chair of Healthy Aging, about how seniors can keep their bladders healthy. That’s followed by a pelvic floor exercise lesson with Dr. Mary Wood, Clinic Director of CURA Physical Therapies. And finally, Dr. Wagg offers a health tip about some more helpful considerations when it comes to bladder health.

Make sure you are subscribed to the channel for more great content like this, and learn more about Optima Living and our communities across Western Canada by visiting optimaliving.ca.

Pressed for time? We've distilled the main takeaways from this episode of Optima Living TV into a short article, 5 Tips for Better Bladder Health. Visit our website to give it a read and improve your own bladder health today.

Recently at Wisteria Place

Farmer's Market

We had a booth at the Steveson Farmer's Market this past month, and it was so fun. Come visit us July 30th, August 20th, and September 17th to learn more about Wisteria Place, meet some of our residents, and maybe some of our furry little friends!

Happy Hour with Elvis

We LOVE happy hour! Especially when it's paired with some very fun singing by our friend Elvis!

Learn More About Wisteria Place

Get to know Wisteria Place by exploring our website, or book a tour today to see our beautiful community for yourself!