by WMSH Team | Oct 30, 2018 | Uncategorized
One of the hardest challenges we may face in life is grieving over a loved one. Grief has been proven to negatively effect both our emotional and physical health in a number of ways. These ways can include the following: Poor Sleep People dealing with grief often have...
by WMSH Team | Sep 24, 2018 | Uncategorized
Living in Kamloops is a joy for everyone. It’s a beautiful city with tons of things to do for people of every age. For seniors looking for ways to stay active and independent, it offers a number of amazing things to do and see. One key part of independent senior...
by WMSH Team | Aug 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
Many seniors are worried about moving into a senior living facility. They are scared that, by giving up everything they’re used to, they’ll be facing an uncomfortable and depressing future. But there are many benefits to moving into an independent senior living...
by WMSH Team | Jul 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
Kamloops is a beautiful city in the summer time. When the sun is shining off the rivers and everything is green and alive, people young and old want to get outside and enjoy everything the city has to offer. Here are a few events in Kamloops this summer that will get...
by WMSH Team | Jun 24, 2018 | Uncategorized
Moving into an assisted living community can be challenging for any senior, regardless of how prepared they are. Many people are concerned about giving up their independence and freedom. But what should a senior expect in assisted living? Here are a few things: Safety...
by WMSH Team | May 25, 2018 | Uncategorized
According to a Statistics Canada study, over half of all seniors’ injuries occur while walking or doing household chores. Overall, falls are the leading cause of injury, with about 63% of seniors injured this way. Home safety, whether it’s in the family home or in a...
by WMSH Team | Apr 24, 2018 | Uncategorized
Spring in Kamloops is a beautiful time of year. For seniors, it offers the chance to get outside, enjoy the fresh air, and stay active. After spending too much time indoors during the winter, spring brightens up our days and makes us feel younger and more alive. There...
by WMSH Team | Mar 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
Senior living communities are changing. Long gone is the stereotypical model of a facility that feels like an antiseptic, cookie-cutter building with bad paint and cheap carpets. Instead, seniors are demanding better facilities, more home-like residences, and the feel...
by Jonathan Christian | Feb 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
All about The Hamlets’ “Heart of Hearts” Casino Fundraiser Last night, the Hamlets at Westsyde hosted a ‘Casino Night’. We raised $456 for the Heart & Stroke Foundation and had a ton of fun while doing it! The Foundation aims to build...
by WMSH Team | Feb 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
Whenever a person retires, someone will always comment that the lucky retiree needs to find a hobby. There is a common belief that, upon retirement, the person will be so bored that they need to find something to keep them busy. Most people laugh this off, but they...
