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Take a moment to read our Blog. Get a sense of The Berkeley – on a more personal level – and gain insight into our opinions on the benefits of retirement living and the importance of health and wellness for both our staff and residents. Check out how we get involved in our community, how we celebrate life, and much more.
By Catherine Campbell
Growing older does not have to be a hardship. Aging often gets a bad rap, colouring people’s perceptions and expectations. There are so many preconceived notions around aging that stand in the way of positive experiences and a good quality of life. Ageism is a cultivated negativity that is ultimately detrimental to human happiness and longevity...
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By Catherine Campbell
As we start fresh in the New Year, there is no better time to start living the best quality life possible. No matter who you are, this means waking up each day with a sense of purpose, feeling hopeful and having something to look forward to. Whether you believe in making resolutions or not, creating the right circumstances for enjoying life to the fullest should be a priority...
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By Catherine Campbell
Retirement is a stage of life spanning several decades and it is characterized by ongoing changes in lifestyle and personal needs. From a current quality-of-life and future preparation perspective, retirement living is an ideal solution for making the very best of your age and stage. Moving to a retirement community is a forward-thinking strategy...
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By Catherine Campbell
Why not start the New Year by considering your future. What does the next chapter look like for you? If you are planning to downsize soon, a senior’s lifestyle apartment might just be the solution for you! Retirement Living is all about making plans, taking charge, and enjoying life to the fullest. Living at The Berkeley is the perfect way to enjoy...
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By Catherine Campbell
Retirement living is built on the premise that companionship is a necessary part of living well. It is a lifestyle for seniors where all of the essentials can be found under one roof. Starting with a foundation of social engagement, activity and convenience, seniors can do as they please and live life on their own terms with like-minded people...
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By Catherine Campbell
The importance of staying connected is paramount for seniors and belonging to a community is one of the very best ways to do so. Communities provide a foundation for friendships, they are familiar, and they support both tradition and routine. At The Berkeley, we place an enormous amount of value on relationships and cultivating a close-knit community...
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By Catherine Campbell
I’ve never been one to wish a year would end. Perhaps I have been lucky enough that no single year has been plagued by any great amount of personal misery or maybe I do not attach my fortune – good or bad – to the year. Having said that, it’s quite natural to associate a year with any number of occurrences – milestones, death, births, family reunions...
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By Catherine Campbell
In the first wave of the pandemic, our course of action at The Berkeley was to keep residents safe and healthy, both mentally and physically. We considered them a ‘family’ or, as it is now coined, a ‘bubble’. We felt strongly about keeping residents active and engaged while also safe from COVID. We closely monitored staff and caregivers coming in and out...
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By Catherine Campbell
We can always make a case for the benefits of retirement living. During COVID, the advantages became that much clearer. The basis for retirement living, from the perspective of The Berkeley, is that optimal health and wellness is best maintained for seniors when they are eating well, engaging socially with their peer group and have easy access...
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By Catherine Campbell
The Berkeley turned 30 this September! We can hardly believe its been three decades since The Berkeley Halifax on Green Street opened its doors as the very first retirement residence in Halifax. Back in the 1990’s this concept was new, and it took time for seniors to recognize the value. Once people understood the idea was to create a peace of mind...
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By Catherine Campbell
Lately, my conversations are often pandemic-related. Some wonder how we faired, but most comment on how well we have managed at The Berkeley. And, it’s true, we handled the pandemic exceptionally well because we took the threat of COVID-19 very seriously.
Our leadership team mobilized quickly. Guided by our commitment...
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By Catherine Campbell
It’s fair to say that life is best when shared with others. Staying connected, enjoying time with friends, family, neighbours and people with common interests helps to define our lives. Communities play an important role in our quest to find a sense of purpose, connection and joy. Through community collaboration we build important physical and social...
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By Catherine Campbell
There’s nothing like a New Year to illicit a yearning for renewal, revitalization and restoration – a time to reset, regroup and reconnect. It’s an opportunity for change whether that be personal growth, new intentions or the chance for an improved lifestyle. As the calendar year changes, it seems an obvious time to make a fresh start...
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By Catherine Campbell
The holidays are around the corner. Get ready for a busy time spent decorating, cooking and baking, going to parties and entertaining family, overindulging, and getting less sleep all while trying to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list. It’s a lot of work but...
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By Catherine Campbell
Obviously, we think retirement living is a fabulous lifestyle option for seniors and staying in one of our Trial Stay Suites is a great way to experience it firsthand! Healthy aging and living well are top priorities at The Berkeley. We offer a convenient solution for seniors...
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By Catherine Campbell
The end of summer is bittersweet for many. Summer is the most pleasant time of year for everyone characterized by a more laidback routine, warmer weather, long weekends at the cottage, days spent at the beach, families reuniting, and extended vacations...
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By Catherine Campbell
Who? Typically, retirement living is meant for people in their senior years who want to live a social, active life in a community with others of a similar generation. At The Berkeley, residents move in at different ages and stages of their lives, and for a variety of reasons...
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By Catherine Campbell
At The Berkeley, we consider ‘retirement’ a stage of life spanning several decades, during which time, the way you live, and your needs will change. Retirement living, and all the included benefits, is an ideal solution during this ever-changing stage in one’s life. When performing regular chores, preparing nutritious meals and getting out of the house...
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By Catherine Campbell
June is Seniors’ Month and every year The Berkeley celebrates with fun-filled indoor and outdoor activities, not the least of which is an ever-popular and exciting project with butterflies! Each year during the month of June, The Berkeley chooses to celebrate its residents by connecting with the community in new and interesting ways...
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By Catherine Campbell
Retirement at The Berkeley is the perfect place to enjoy life and engage with others. Just being around other retired seniors can help combat the feelings of isolation and loneliness that can be typical when living alone, especially if you unable to get out regularly. Whether it’s a physical activity or one that’s more cognitive in nature, connecting with others is...
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By Catherine Campbell
There comes a time in many seniors’ lives when cooking meals, cleaning and maintaining a home becomes physically challenging, not to mention tedious. Loneliness and/or failing health can be factors as well. Moving to a retirement residence is an option many people consider so they may enjoy life without worry. In a retirement residence, you live in your...
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By Catherine Campbell
For many people, winter can be a tough time of year both mentally and physically. It is not uncommon to hear complaints about cold temperatures, and the issues posed by snow and ice. The biggest issue, in general, is the risk of slipping and falling. It can happen to anyone, but seniors are most vulnerable when it comes to breaking bones...
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By Catherine Campbell
Without question, change can be difficult and overwhelming. It is a transition that includes modifications to present circumstances and, as creatures of habit, most of us like familiarity and regular routines. We like to know where we belong, what role we play and how we fit in. But, what if change was for the best and it would improve health, happiness and...
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By Catherine Campbell
At The Berkeley, we celebrate life and seniors every day of the year. We provide personal, customized comfort and the freedom to live well in retirement. For seniors who call our buildings ‘home’, we take that commitment very seriously, and we like to think we provide even more than that. Maintaining and building relationships is at the heart...
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By Catherine Campbell
The advantages of living at The Berkeley are countless. The intention of a retirement residence is to provide safety, security and varying levels of health-related assistance. However, the most invaluable benefit of all is the opportunity to socialize with others whenever and however one chooses. A full calendar of scheduled events provides daily...
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By Catherine Campbell
Moving is always a big job no matter what your age or stage in life, but for a senior it can be quite overwhelming. Deciding to make a change from a house to an apartment/condo, the down-sizing and a change of lifestyle, can add a lot of pressure until you consider that it might be just the change that is needed...
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By Catherine Campbell
The holiday season with its bright lights and glitter, its festive music and merriment is not always a happy time of year for some people. Expectations can be high to be happy and joyous and that’s not always possible. Home Instead’s Be a Santa to a Senior program is...
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By Catherine Campbell
Living in a retirement residence is a bit of a misunderstood concept and, though not the same at all, it is often compared to living in a nursing home. Moving to a retirement residence is a choice you make to improve and truly enjoy your life. It allows for peace of mind, safety, security, convenience and a multitude of opportunities to socialize...
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By Catherine Campbell
Every season brings its joys and challenges. As the weather begins to change, we cannot help but think of the chores associated with the season even though we might look forward to many aspects of what is to come. For many, it starts out a welcome opportunity to get out in the fresh air for exercise, to work on a project or to enjoy a satisfying hobby like...
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By Catherine Campbell
Over a lifetime, people might belong to communities for many reasons – shared interests, companionship, the opportunity to add depth to life experiences and for support. The community that acts as a support network can be irreplaceable. Change is inevitable, however, and support networks and communities can shrink just when they...
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By Catherine Campbell
Retirement living is an opportunity to live well, and it is ideal if considered a choice, not a forced solution to a problem. At The Berkeley, our goal is to ensure that all of our residents are living life the way they want, with assistance or not. We pride ourselves on enhancing the lives of seniors by supporting their independence, accommodating their needs and...
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