S p e c i a l F e a t u r e
outcomes for seniors. "You have the ability
to make friends and enhance relationships
when living at Shannon Oaks," Fullerton
says, recalling two residents who met
one day in the dining room. "These two
ladies became the best of friends. They
now go to plays together, to movies and go
shopping. When you become a resident at
Shannon Oaks it's like a •ower blooming—
it's a new lease on life."
What truly makes a place a home
is the people. "When you move to a
retirement community like Shannon
Oaks, it's not life over," Fullerton adds.
"It's life beginning."
A dynamic lifestyle is central to
residents at
PARC Retirement Living,
which oers complimentary services and
activities at its four premium pet-friendly
residences: Summerhill
PARC in North
Vancouver; Cedar Springs
PARC near
Mt. Seymour; Westerleigh
PARC in West
Vancouver; and Mulberry
PARC
in Burnaby.
PARC residents have vibrant, healthy
and active lives.
"We're breaking the mould when
it comes to senior living. It's not about
looking out the window all day; it's about
having opportunities to do what you
love doing while socializing with peers
and community," says Louisa Flinn, vice
president of sales and marketing. "
PARC
is leading the way in integrating our
residences into the neighbourhood and
growing partnerships with community-
related organizations. With the increasing
senior population, it is important
to ensure seniors are part of the
neighbourhood's network and future."
Independent Living+ is
PARC
Retirement Living's exclusive program.
It features a comprehensive health and
wellness program centred on nutrition,
physical tness and brain tness, plus
an onsite wellness nurse and 24-hour
emergency response. A chaueur is also
available for residences to take advantage
of, making it more convenient for them
to go to health appointments, to do a
little shopping or attend local events.
Much research has shown that
exercise is one of the most eective
ways of improving well-being. The
PARC
FIT program builds muscular strength,
cardiovascular endurance and •exibility.
The brain gets its own workout through
memory and cognition workshops. Choices
in wholesome, •avourful meals are prepared
by skilled executive chefs.
PARC SMART meals
are low in sodium, fat and sugar, and are
balanced appropriately for a senior's diet.
The food is so good, in fact, that
PARC beat
out top Vancouver restaurants to win the
Best in the West culinary competition at this
year's Harmony Arts Festival.
"It's not just a place to live but a full and
fullling lifestyle," Flinn says.
Shannon Oaks provides
friendly service and a healthy
menu for its residents
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