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Seven years ago, Dolores and her husband decided to move to Parkland for a short-term stay while looking for an apartment. \u201cI was only 74 at the time and people wondered what we were doing,\u201d says Dolores. \u201cAfter a few months I said to my husband, \u2018do you want to go looking for apartments?\u2019 and he asked \u2018why?\u2019 so, we\u2019re treating it as an all-inclusive hotel,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parkland\u2019s all-inclusive lifestyle<\/a> is designed for seniors wishing to remain independent and worry-free, spending less time on a \u201cto do\u201d list and more time doing what they love.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Residents can prepare their favourite meals in a fully equipped kitchen or visit the dining room to enjoy a restaurant-style meal<\/a>. \u201cI still love to cook!\u201d says Dolores. \u201cI told the staff in the kitchen not to be insulted when we don\u2019t come down for dinner because we are just having a little party for two and enjoying cooking our regular meals. Some days I say we\u2019re going down to the dining room tonight \u2013 I don\u2019t feel like cooking,\u201d she adds with a smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Parkland, wellness plays a significant role in helping residents live their best lives. The Harmony Wellness program<\/a> features customized activities, social events, entertainment and daily programming designed to stimulate the mind, body and soul. Parkland\u2019s social calendars include a combination of activities held on site and in the community that reflect the season and resident interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Parkland offers freedom and flexibility with one monthly bill<\/a> and no long-term contracts. Say farewell to outdoor maintenance, property taxes, membership fees and rising utility bills. At Parkland, residents choose their level carefree living with flexible packages to meet their dining, housekeeping and transportation needs. With a variety of lifestyle options<\/a> including short-term stays, all-inclusive lifestyle, assisted and supportive living, residents can age in place with peace of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parkland is where neighbours become friends, living their best lives in retirement. According to Dolores, her and her husband are doing just that. \u201cThis lifestyle gives you a little more independence\u2014I kind of feel like we\u2019re dating again.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you considering a retirement community where every day is an all-inclusive getaway? Explore a Parkland location<\/a> in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick or Ontario and compare your current monthly costs to Parkland\u2019s one monthly bill using our quick and easy online Cost Comparison Calculator<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Many residents at our Parkland locations in Nova Scotia<\/a>, New Brunswick<\/a> and Ontario<\/a> continue to share their holiday favourites with neighbours and family\u2014and this year they\u2019re excited to share them with you! Read our memory-filled collection (a baker\u2019s dozen!) of holiday recipes from Parkland residents<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Seven years ago, Dolores and her husband decided to move to Parkland for a short-term stay while looking for an apartment. \u201cI was only 74 at the time and people wondered what we were doing,\u201d says Dolores. \u201cAfter a few months I said to my husband, \u2018do you want to go looking for apartments?\u2019 and… Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":7887,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,23,22],"tags":[],"table_tags":[],"class_list":["post-7631","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-a-day-in-the-life","category-lifestyle","category-planning"],"acf":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/experienceparkland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/NOV_2021-Parkland_246-min-scaled.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Wynne Van\u00a0Thielen","author_link":"https:\/\/experienceparkland.com\/en\/blog\/author\/wynne_van_thielen\/"},"yoast_head":"\nEvery Day Feels Like a Getaway at Parkland<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Dolores and her husband decided to move to Parkland for a short-term stay while looking for an apartment. 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