by WMSG Team | May 19, 2022 | Amenities
Very often, when seniors move into assisted-living, they are downsizing into a smaller footprint. There are distinct advantages to that: it is easier to get around, and the space will be designed for seniors and safety and access. The flipside to that is the resident...
by The Hamlets at Duncan | Nov 23, 2021 | Amenities, Uncategorized
Helping seniors adjust to long-term care communities can take time. However, there are two different prongs to this issue: how families and friends can help, and how staff at the community can help. We’re going to go over some of the major points briefly for you here....
by The Hamlets at Duncan | Oct 31, 2021 | Amenities, Uncategorized
If you are wondering whether a senior you know and love may be ready for an assisted-living environment, we can give you some tips on recognizing if they are ready. Food Intake A telltale sign would be a deteriorating food intake. Have you noticed that the senior in...
by The Hamlets at Duncan | Aug 31, 2021 | Amenities, Uncategorized
Complex care is a higher level of care for seniors than that of assisted living. For practical purposes, here are just some examples of complex care needs: Food and Eating In complex care, a resident might require a special diet different from that of other residents....
by The Hamlets at Duncan | Jun 30, 2021 | Amenities, Uncategorized
Duncan, British Columbia, is a great place to live. If you’re wondering why Duncan is particularly well suited to a senior living community, we’re going to tell you why right here. Location When we say “location” we mean proximity to Victoria, BC, the capital of...
by The Hamlets at Duncan | May 29, 2021 | Amenities, Uncategorized
Here are the top 5 amenities that we think you should look for in a senior assisted-living community. Location Location is important. You will want to be close to a city for shopping and services and be where others can easily come and see you. But you also want to...
