by The Hamlets Westsyde Team | Feb 28, 2021 | Activity, Recreation Tips for Seniors, General Tips & Information, Kamloops Senior Independent Living Communities, Socialization for Seniors
February is the month that celebrates love, family, and togetherness. Of course, Valentines’s Day is recognized as the main event, but the appreciation of others doesn’t have to end on the 14th; it’s something you can practice all month—and all year—long. Even during...
by The Hamlets Westsyde Team | Feb 9, 2021 | General Tips & Information, Kamloops Community, News
Tuesday February 9, 2021 The Hamlets at Westsyde strives to deliver the best person-centered care possible for all residents including our young adults. We are not all seniors here at the Hamlets. We range from the ages of 19 to 65 and manage a variety of...
by The Hamlets Westsyde Team | Jan 28, 2021 | Dementia Care
January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month: a time when we are all encouraged to learn about the impact of this terrible disease. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, nearly three-quarters of a million Canadians live with Alzheimer’s. It is the number one...
by The Hamlets Westsyde Team | Dec 29, 2020 | Activity, Recreation Tips for Seniors, General Tips & Information, Health & Wellness Tips & Information for Seniors, Socialization for Seniors
Many of us are stuck indoors this winter. For some it’s because of COVID-19. For others it may be because of all the rain and snow. But if you’re creative, there are still plenty of activities that one can do inside. We’re going to list some of them below. Crafts...
by The Hamlets Westsyde Team | Nov 27, 2020 | Activity, Recreation Tips for Seniors, Health & Wellness Tips & Information for Seniors, Socialization for Seniors
It’s no secret that life as a senior can sometimes be lonely. Maintaining our relationships with our families and loved ones is very important, however as we continue to adjust to life during a pandemic this can be a challenge as our in-person interactions are...
by The Hamlets Westsyde Team | Oct 28, 2020 | General Tips & Information, Health & Wellness Tips & Information for Seniors, Socialization for Seniors
When enjoying the benefits of living in a senior care community, it is important to remember to reach out and stay in touch with loved ones. Social distancing limitations due to the COVID 19 have changed the way that we stay in touch, however keeping in contact...
by The Hamlets Westsyde Team | Oct 22, 2020 | General Tips & Information, Health & Wellness Tips & Information for Seniors
The chief aim of the Hamlets at Westsyde is to provide for our residents’ physical, mental and spiritual well-being; it is the core of our philosophy. Our efforts have crafted a living experience that not only feels like home, but in some ways, is even better. Just...
by The Hamlets Westsyde Team | Aug 30, 2020 | COVID-19 Information, General Tips & Information, Health & Wellness Tips & Information for Seniors
As we age, many of us find ourselves taking required prescription medication. This gets more complicated if we’re taking several medications at different times during the day. Some medications are to be taken with food, and others without food. Anyone can feel...
by The Hamlets Westsyde Team | Aug 14, 2020 | Activity, Recreation Tips for Seniors, General Tips & Information, News, Socialization for Seniors
Staying in touch is different than it used to be. It’s not necessarily harder, just different. We can’t just stop by to see someone because of social distancing restrictions during COVID-19, especially with anyone in long-term care. In this article, we’re going to...
by The Hamlets Westsyde Team | Jul 27, 2020 | Activity, Recreation Tips for Seniors, Kamloops Senior Long Term Care Communities, News
Many people love music and find it soothing to listen to. But many don’t know that there is lots of free music available to listen to. Here are some ideas for seniors you may know in assisted living or residential care. Cable If there is cable available, like for...
