The Origin Blog:
Senior Health, Wellness, News, & More

In an age where technology has become an integral part of our lives, it's crucial for communities to adapt and find innovative ways to stay connected, informed, and engaged. We are thrilled to announce an important milestone in our quality improvement journey—the launch of Origin Connect; a dedicated website designed to foster stronger communication among family members, community members and our team.

Embracing the golden years with vitality, we discover the key to nurturing our cognitive prowess and celebrating brain health. Among the many wonderful avenues, nutrition stands out as a true champion. Studies illuminate the connection between our dining choices and the vibrancy of our minds, steering the course of memory, mental acuity, and a joyful mental state. In this blog, let's explore the connection between our diets and the graceful aging of our precious minds.

We are delighted to announce that Origin has achieved accreditation from the prestigious Accreditation Canada! This remarkable achievement holds tremendous significance for senior communities, and we couldn't be prouder to be a part of this esteemed organization.

As we age, it can be easy to become more isolated and less social. However, maintaining an active social life is important for seniors' overall health and well-being. In this article, we'll discuss the benefits of an active social life for seniors, why it's so important, and how Companions can help improve quality of life.

For many seniors, having a Companion could be the key to living a happy, healthy life. Here are five reasons why an Origin at Home Senior Companion can be so important:

Aging is a fact of life that no one can avoid, but simple healthy choices can make all the difference in how that aging occurs. Daily choices you make to take care of your mind and body can affect your quality of life as a senior. While no one can look like they’re in their twenties forever, by prioritizing a couple of healthy habits, everyone can live a meaningful, active life, with the physical and mental capabilities to enjoy all that entails.

Angie Harvey and her partner John moved into Origin at Longwood in 2021. A former school teacher she has always had a passion for learning – and when she combine this with her love of bringing cheer to her friends and neighbors, Smile Pages was born. Since her move into Origin at Longwood she has been gracing our shelfs and displays with these learned-funnies and even recently catching the eye of CTV’s Adam Sawatski who did a little exposé on her – taking the story provincial across British Columbia. 

Exercising is an essential way to maintain your physical and mental wellness. With benefits such as improving bone strength and cardiovascular function, exercise for seniors is especially important. As we get older, the value of regular exercise grows and becomes crucial to minimizing the risks of chronic disease, lowering the risk of injury, and improving mental health. With plenty of community lead workouts available, establishing an exercise routine can be fun and easy! 

Fun in the sun while exercising your green thumb has many benefits anyone can enjoy, especially seniors. From increasing the amount of physical exercise to creating a healthier diet, gardening has many positive aspects for one to appreciate. Below are 7 benefits for seniors that like to garden.