Active Aging

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 | Active Aging Week 7 assisted living suites in a variety of layouts, including studio, one and two-bedroom units. People can stay as active as they like, choosing from options such as field trips, entertainment excursions and regular outings such as special bus trips to shopping.As part of Bergen Gardens' continuum of elder care, tenants can transfer to the organization's safe and supported memory care cottages in an on-site, dementia-friendly community environment when necessary. Bergen Gardens welcomed its first tenants in April, and interest in their innovative elder care model continues to grow due to their wide spectrum of support and services, its friendly staff, and its life- affirming outlook. "We want our tenants to be able to age in place with the security and freedom to do the things they want to do, because this is not an institution," says Wood. "This is their home." The benefits of this philosophy are seen in ways, big and small, every day in the building. One tenant's family recently wrote to Bergen Gardens management team to express their gratitude for the outstanding care provided to their mother: "When mom lost her status for geriatric rehabilitation, we had to quickly find a place for her to live. Considering her declining health, and not knowing the future, we wanted her to be comfortable and happy. We were so happy to find Bergen Gardens. Their memory care team cares for all her medical and physical needs in a beautiful cottage setting." In fact, the setting has been so nurturing there's been genuine improvement. "Mom's health greatly improved, so much so that she recently moved into an assisted living apartment. Mom can enjoy all the activities, friendships (staff and residents) and her new independence in her apartment, plus have the security of care. We as a family all love coming to visit Mom at her beautiful home. We are thankful for all the friendly staff for their encouraging, loving care, providing a safe and beautiful environment." As part of their special fall promotion, Bergen Gardens is offering $250 off studio apartments for the first 50 tenants to sign leases. Couples requiring different levels of care will receive 15 per cent off the leasing of two separate memory care or assisted living suites so they can age in place together. Call today about in-person tours or explore the possibilities via virtual tours available through their website at BergenGardens.ca. BERGEN GARDENS WELCOMED ITS FIRST TENANTS IN APRIL, AND INTEREST IN THEIR INNOVATIVE ELDER CARE MODEL CONTINUES TO GROW DUE TO THEIR WIDE SPECTRUM OF SUPPORT INITIATIVES, SERVICES, ITS FRIENDLY STAFF, AND ITS LIFE-AFFIRMING OUTLOOK. F BERGEN GARDENS OFFERS THE FINEST IN ELDER CARE, SENIOR LIVING From the moment you come through the front doors of Bergen Gardens, it quickly becomes clear that this is no ordinary retirement community. F Bright and welcoming, every aspect of this new, six-storey North Kildonan elder care residence was created to enable residents to live their lives as independently and fully as they choose no matter how their support needs might change over time. "Our whole approach is person- directed," says Senior Living Director Erica Wood. "Our goal is to provide a nurturing atmosphere of community and liveability for tenants and their families who appreciate our residential, de-institutionalized model of assisted living." From wellness-promoting lighting and air quality technologies, safety- promoting fall detection technology and soothing building colours and materials, Bergen Gardens is modern and beautiful. The building offers an impressive slate of amenities, like those one might find in an upscale hotel. Tenants and guests can enjoy amenities such as a full-service dining room, tavern, café, health spa, foot care service, barber/hair stylist, bake shop, theatre, gym, and a chapel. There's even a dog run and self-serve pet wash area for residents' four-legged friends, who are also welcome to live here with their human companions. The apartment tower – which is divided into five neighbourhoods – offers 149

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