--- title: Blog | Origin | Active Aging (3) description: Active Aging | The Origin Active Lifestyle Communities blog inspires to provide you and your family useful knowledge and resources regarding senior living. (3) --- [![Origin Active Lifestyle Communities Logo](https://blog.originway.ca/hubfs/August2017/Images/Logo-Copy.png) ![Origin Active Lifestyle Communities Logo](https://blog.originway.ca/hubfs/August2017/Images/origin_logo-copy-v2.png)](https://www.originway.ca/) Menu   [Find Your Community](https://www.originway.ca/communities) [Start Your Career](https://www.originway.ca/senior-living-careers) Give Us a Call Close X - [Origin at Longwood    250-751-7755](tel://1-250-751-7755) - [Origin at Spring Creek    403-678-2288](tel://1-403-678-2288) - [Swan Evergreen Village    587-481-6638](tel://1-587-481-6638) - [Whitehorn Village    403-271-2277](tel://1-403-271-2277) - [Origin Polska    +48 (22) 279 4900](tel://48-22-279-4900) - [Origin at Longwood    250-751-7755](tel://1-250-751-7755) - [Origin at Spring Creek    403-678-2288](tel://1-403-678-2288) - [Swan Evergreen Village    587-481-6638](tel://1-587-481-6638) - [Whitehorn Village    403-271-2277](tel://1-403-271-2277) - [Origin Polska    +48 (22) 279 4900](tel://48-22-279-4900) - [Discover Origin We want to show who we are](https://www.originway.ca/discover-origin-active-lifestyle-communities) - [Careers Make a difference](https://www.originway.ca/senior-living-careers) - [Communities See where we serve](https://www.originway.ca/communities) - [Why Active Living? 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At [Origin Active Lifestyle Communities](https://www.originway.ca/), we understand the value of socialization amongst seniors. While it can be challenging to get out and meet new people, relationship building is incredibly important and something we promote at our adult active living communities!  [Read More](https://blog.originway.ca/importance-of-relationship-building) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.originway.ca/importance-of-relationship-building#comments-listing) Topics: [Independent Living](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/independent-living), [Social Wellness](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/social-wellness), [Active Aging](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/active-aging), [Health & Nutrition](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/health-nutrition) [![](https://blog.originway.ca/hubfs/senior-man-counting-family-budget-J7UPAYV.jpg)](https://blog.originway.ca/modern-retirement-planning) ## [The Modern Retirement Age: When and How to Plan](https://blog.originway.ca/modern-retirement-planning) Posted by [Origin Active Lifestyle Communities](https://blog.originway.ca/author/the-origin-team) on September 15, 2019 | **3 minute read** - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) The modern retirement age has evolved, and this change has caused many older adults to shift their retirement plans and start to reimagine their retirement. Senior living communities, like [Origin Active Lifestyle Communities](https://www.originway.ca/), have shifted, as well; providing high-quality services and amenities, and upping the quality of life for their residents by encouraging an active lifestyle.  [Read More](https://blog.originway.ca/modern-retirement-planning) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.originway.ca/modern-retirement-planning#comments-listing) Topics: [Active Aging](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/active-aging), [Budgeting & Finances](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/budgeting-finances) [![](https://blog.originway.ca/hubfs/IMG_4676.jpg)](https://blog.originway.ca/3-tips-enjoying-active-lifestyle-summer) ## [3 Tips for Enjoying a Healthy & Active Lifestyle This Summer](https://blog.originway.ca/3-tips-enjoying-active-lifestyle-summer) Posted by [Origin Active Lifestyle Communities](https://blog.originway.ca/author/the-origin-team) on August 15, 2019 | **2 minute read** - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) With summer upon us, you will likely be spending more time outdoors than usual. As summer brings great, clear weather, it also brings higher temperatures. An active lifestyle during the summer can be a bit harder to maintain due to heatwaves, but that shouldn’t stop you!  [Read More](https://blog.originway.ca/3-tips-enjoying-active-lifestyle-summer) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.originway.ca/3-tips-enjoying-active-lifestyle-summer#comments-listing) Topics: [Social Wellness](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/social-wellness), [Active Aging](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/active-aging), [Health & Nutrition](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/health-nutrition) [![](https://blog.originway.ca/hubfs/happy-senior-couple-driving-in-car-PYZFNBH.jpg)](https://blog.originway.ca/senior-transportation-tips-maintain-active-lifestyle) ## [Senior Transportation: Safety Tips and Options for Active Seniors](https://blog.originway.ca/senior-transportation-tips-maintain-active-lifestyle) Posted by [Origin Active Lifestyle Communities](https://blog.originway.ca/author/the-origin-team) on July 01, 2019 | **2 minute read** - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) If you live an active lifestyle, it is safe to assume you still love to travel or drive. Senior transportation is a hot topic right now as more transportation options become available. While the tradition of getting in your car and driving is still strong, driving is changing. An active lifestyle sometimes requires active changes in how you operate, and driving a car is no different. [Read More](https://blog.originway.ca/senior-transportation-tips-maintain-active-lifestyle) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.originway.ca/senior-transportation-tips-maintain-active-lifestyle#comments-listing) Topics: [Technology](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/technology), [Active Aging](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/active-aging) [![](https://blog.originway.ca/hubfs/22852896973_e2434fcc70_o-1.jpg)](https://blog.originway.ca/early-stages-caregiving) ## [The Early Stages of Caregiving](https://blog.originway.ca/early-stages-caregiving) Posted by [Origin Active Lifestyle Communities](https://blog.originway.ca/author/the-origin-team) on April 08, 2019 | **2 minute read** - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) When caring for a senior, caregivers deal with unique experiences and situations that define an extensive journey. Between working full-time, balancing family life, and caregiving, it’s common for family caregivers to become overwhelmed with their situation. [Read More](https://blog.originway.ca/early-stages-caregiving) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.originway.ca/early-stages-caregiving#comments-listing) Topics: [Social Wellness](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/social-wellness), [Active Aging](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/active-aging) [![](https://blog.originway.ca/hubfs/Elizabeth_Header.png)](https://blog.originway.ca/community-member-spotlight-elizabeth) ## [Elizabeth, Community Member Spotlight | Whitehorn Village](https://blog.originway.ca/community-member-spotlight-elizabeth) Posted by [Origin Active Lifestyle Communities](https://blog.originway.ca/author/the-origin-team) on February 15, 2019 | **2 minute read** - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) This month, [Origin Active Lifestyle Communities](https://www.originway.ca/) is excited to feature our Whitehorn Village community member, Elizabeth, in our Community Member Spotlight! Elizabeth grew up in Germany and at 5 years old, remembers going through the struggles and hardships of WWII in Berlin. She recalls how difficult it was once the war ended – *“everyone was starting from nothing and had access to very little food.*” Once Americans were allowed to fly food into Germany, Elizabeth says “the food didn’t taste good at all; freeze dried eggs and canned corned beef, but it was better than nothing!” [Read More](https://blog.originway.ca/community-member-spotlight-elizabeth) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.originway.ca/community-member-spotlight-elizabeth#comments-listing) Topics: [Active Aging](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/active-aging), [Community Member Spotlight](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/community-member-spotlight) [![](https://blog.originway.ca/hubfs/Audrey%20Spotlight.png)](https://blog.originway.ca/community-member-spotlight-audrey) ## [Audrey, Community Member Spotlight | Swan Evergreen Village](https://blog.originway.ca/community-member-spotlight-audrey) Posted by [Origin Active Lifestyle Communities](https://blog.originway.ca/author/the-origin-team) on January 15, 2019 | **2 minute read** - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) At Origin Active Lifestyle Communities, we love having the opportunity to learn about the lives of each of our community members. This month, Origin is excited to highlight our Swan Evergreen Village community member, Audrey, who has resided at [Swan Evergreen Village](https://www.originway.ca/calgary-alberta/swan-evergreen-village) since the location opened its doors! [Read More](https://blog.originway.ca/community-member-spotlight-audrey) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.originway.ca/community-member-spotlight-audrey#comments-listing) Topics: [Active Aging](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/active-aging), [Community Member Spotlight](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/community-member-spotlight) [![](https://blog.originway.ca/hubfs/senior-exercising-with-physiotherapist-PYKU9GD.jpg)](https://blog.originway.ca/get-fit-origin-active-living) ## [Get Fit with Origin Active Lifestyle Communities](https://blog.originway.ca/get-fit-origin-active-living) Posted by [Origin Active Lifestyle Communities](https://blog.originway.ca/author/the-origin-team) on January 01, 2019 | **2 minute read** - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Exercise and physical activity are vital for everyone – whatever your age. Exercise maintains your health, supports weight loss, prevents injuries, and can even lower the risk of heart disease. At [Origin Active Lifestyle Communities](https://www.originway.ca/), we know that staying active can dramatically increase the quality of life as we age. However, staying active can also become more challenging the older we become. [Read More](https://blog.originway.ca/get-fit-origin-active-living) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.originway.ca/get-fit-origin-active-living#comments-listing) Topics: [Independent Living](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/independent-living), [Active Aging](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/active-aging), [Health & Nutrition](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/health-nutrition) [![](https://blog.originway.ca/hubfs/chef%20spotlight.png)](https://blog.originway.ca/creating-clean-nutrient-dense-meals) ## [Creating Clean, Nutrient-Dense Meals](https://blog.originway.ca/creating-clean-nutrient-dense-meals) Posted by [Origin Active Lifestyle Communities](https://blog.originway.ca/author/the-origin-team) on December 15, 2018 | **2 minute read** - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Recent studies show that “only 1/3 of Canadians eat plant-based proteins like legumes, nuts and seeds.” **At Origin Active Lifestyle Communities, we are changing that statistic for our community members.** There is extensive research that shows that eating un-processed, nutrient dense foods, such as plant-based proteins, improves overall health. Whole foods can help to decrease the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, as well as certain types of cancer. [Read More](https://blog.originway.ca/creating-clean-nutrient-dense-meals) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.originway.ca/creating-clean-nutrient-dense-meals#comments-listing) Topics: [Active Aging](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/active-aging), [Health & Nutrition](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/health-nutrition), [Chef Spotlight](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/chef-spotlight) [![](https://blog.originway.ca/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202019-05-17%20at%2010.10.12%20AM.png)](https://blog.originway.ca/building-self-confidence-in-seniors) ## [Building Self-Confidence in Seniors](https://blog.originway.ca/building-self-confidence-in-seniors) Posted by [Origin Active Lifestyle Communities](https://blog.originway.ca/author/the-origin-team) on December 01, 2018 | **3 minute read** - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Self-confidence is the level of belief that one has in their own abilities, judgement, appearance, etc. The [first step to building self-confidence](https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/corporate/careers-cra/information-moved/cra-competencies-standardized-assessment-tools/canada-revenue-agency-competencies-april-2016/self-confidence.html)[is to understand and evaluate any situation](https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/corporate/careers-cra/information-moved/cra-competencies-standardized-assessment-tools/canada-revenue-agency-competencies-april-2016/self-confidence.html) that may have had an impact on self-confidence such as divorce or family crisis. This is especially important for seniors as low self-esteem can lead to health issues, isolation and in severe cases, depression. [Read More](https://blog.originway.ca/building-self-confidence-in-seniors) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.originway.ca/building-self-confidence-in-seniors#comments-listing) Topics: [Social Wellness](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/social-wellness), [Active Aging](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/active-aging) [Previous](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/active-aging/page/2) [All posts](https://blog.originway.ca/all) [Next](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/active-aging/page/4) #### **About Origin Active Lifestyle Blog** Origin’s only business is caring for seniors. We design, develop, and operate innovative, industry-leading, active lifestyle communities across Canada. 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