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Socialization \u2013 The Key to Living Well in Retirement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Living alone during a pandemic can be particularly difficult for seniors. For Velma Attoe, everyday tasks, like buying groceries and cooking nutritious meals, keeping active and maintaining her house became particularly challenging. \u201cI was feeling so lonely at home and didn\u2019t want to have to lean on my friends so much\u201d, said Velma. \u201cI wanted to live in a place where I had people around me to socialize.\u201d That\u2019s when she decided to have her own Parkland in the Valley<\/a> All-Inclusive Lifestyle apartment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefit of Social Connections<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Studies show that socialization is critical to seniors\u2019 overall health and wellbeing. Our vibrant Parkland communities can help lessen feelings of isolation and depression. We prioritize social connectivity by featuring common areas, like dining rooms, game rooms and outdoor gathering spaces with plenty of room to enjoy activities safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Keeping Active and Engaged<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keeping active is important too. That\u2019s why, Parkland residents are encouraged to continue walking and staying physically active. During the pandemic, in addition to hosting safe, physically distanced on-site classes and workshops, recreation personnel was increased, recreation hours were extended, and additional programming was provided on evenings and weekends for residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Safety<\/strong> for Seniors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At our Parkland communities, we make it easy for residents to stay safe and well by offering services like on-site health professionals, 24-hour support staff, as well as safety and sanitation protocols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Healthy Food with Good Company<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From taste and variety to quality and atmosphere, Parkland residents have many opportunities to join friends in the dining room and enjoy culinary creations prepared by our in-house Executive Chef with a menu that always offers something new along with those traditional favourites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Whether she\u2019s attending a group exercise or participating in activities, Velma is rarely in her apartment. \u201cI\u2019m hard to reach by phone because I\u2019m always doing something I like,\u201d she said. \u201cI truly enjoy it here and employees are so kind. It was certainly the right decision for me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because a lot has changed, socialization is vital to living well. Staying connected to friends, family and community is as important now as it has always been. Learn more about Parkland in the Valley in Quispamsis, New Brunswick.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connect with us today<\/a> for more information on Parkland\u2019s commitment to the health and wellbeing of residents.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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