Aster Gardens Newsletter July 2020
Hi there,
I hope you've had a great week!
We've been busy here at Aster Gardens. Construction is going well and we've got more great events lined up for you to take part in.
I’d like to personally invite you to the events we are hosting in the coming weeks.
The first, “Living With Dementia,” features Dr. Adrian Wagg, the Head of the Department of Ageing in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Alberta (U of A). As a followup, we’ll be hosting a Q&A with Yvette Elmquist—the Director of Care of Optima Living’s Century Park residence—about Memory Care and how Aster Gardens can support you and your loved ones.
This is a vital topic, particularly because Aster Gardens will feature 24 Memory Care suites. This program is built upon 13 years of Optima Living’s history of delivering essential memory care and brain health services across its portfolio.
In addition, we have partnered with the U of A and the University of Manitoba (U of M) to deliver a best-in-class offering.
The Memory Care program has been carefully reviewed by leading researchers at the U of A and in collaboration with the U of M, Optima Living will be offering a state-of-the-art, recently-released app called [name] which will support residents to offset the impact of memory ageing in their lives. This is an exciting opportunity for residents at Aster Gardens to take advantage of the latest research in memory care. As with everything, the choice is theirs. Stay tuned for more details.
As always, we're here to support you in every way we can.
Have a lovely weekend,
Linda Portsmouth
Community Leasing Coordinator
780.90.ASTER (27837)
7 Brower Drive
Sherwood Park, AB, T8H 1P9
astergardens.ca
An Optima Living community
July 22nd | 11 AM MTN
Does one of your loved ones have dementia, or are you living with dementia yourself?
Join us for our webinar with Dr. Adrian Wagg as we go over what it is like to live with dementia, and how to continue leading a fulfilling and meaningful life.
Dr. Wagg is the Alberta Health Services Chair in Healthy Ageing and a Geriatric Medicine Specialist at the University of Alberta.
Our webinar video will premier on the Optima Living Facebook page on July 22nd at 11 AM MTN. Watch it there!
July 29th | 11 AM MTN
Through its innovative Memory Care wing, Aster Gardens will transform the way seniors with memory-related issues experience daily life.
If you’re curious about the dynamic, meaningful, and healthy standard of living we can offer seniors, join the leaders of the Aster Gardens team for our monthly online Q&A sessions!
Q&A with Aster Gardens: Memory Care will take place on Wednesday, July 29th, at 11 AM MTN.
Many of us have people in our lives who unfortunately live with dementia. It can be a difficult adjustment. Let the Optima Living team help you.
Read our new article "Tips for Caring For Loved Ones With Dementia." We hope that you will be able to learn a little better how to care for your loved one and go forward with more confidence.
Book a Show Suite Tour!
It's time to start booking your place at Aster Gardens!
Our Show Suites will open in mid-August. Take a tour and get a feel for what life in an Aster Gardens suite will be like. Contact us to book your tour!
After that, you can reserve your place in the real Aster Gardens. Get in touch at 780.902.7837 or [email protected] to discuss your options. We will be more than happy to answer any questions you have about the unique lifestyle we offer.
Construction is progressing well. Cupboards, doors, and windows are being installed in every suite, as well as the safety apparatuses like smoke alarms. With most of the drywall now hung, the interior is really taking shape! Keep your eyes on our Facebook and Instagram for more construction photos!
COVID-19 Update
Dear Residents, Families, and Care Partners,
At Optima Living, we know how hard this time has been for both residents and their loved ones and we are working hard to develop safe guidelines for expanded visitation. We look forward to welcoming back loved ones in a safe and controlled way and we appreciate everyone’s patience as we ensure all precautions and resources are ready.
Thank you for the incredible courage, strength and cooperation you have shown in protecting our cherished residents and those who care for them.
Stay updated.
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