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See how our residents live fully through wellness tips, recipes, hobbies, and simple ways to stay active and engaged every day.

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Could Curiosity be the Missing Key to Healthy Aging in Long-Term Care?

A single question can change the tone of an entire day….
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Fall Prevention in Long-Term Care: Why Your Surroundings And Personalized Support Matter

There is a quiet confidence that comes from feeling steady on…
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Can physical therapy help you stay independent in long-term care? Here’s how movement becomes a pathway to confidence and choice.

There is a quiet sense of accomplishment in being able to…
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How do you help a parent transition to long-term care with confidence, dignity, and compassion?

Supporting a parent through a move into long-term care is one…
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When home isn’t enough: Recognizing the need for long-term care

Most families begin the journey toward long-term care long before they…
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How personalized care plans work—and why they matter

When it comes to long-term care, no two residents are the…
Senior Living Philosophy: Heartfelt Principles That Make Optima Living Feel Like Home
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Senior Living Philosophy: Heartfelt Principles That Make Optima Living Feel Like Home

How To Make Your Retirement The Best Chapter Of Your Life
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How To Make Your Retirement The Best Chapter Of Your Life

Senior Living as a New Beginning: What Many People Do Not Expect but Often Discover
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Senior Living as a New Beginning: What Many People Do Not Expect but Often Discover

Supporting memory with understanding, patience, and home
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Supporting memory with understanding, patience, and home

How Families Stay Involved in Decisions at Optima Living Communities
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How Families Stay Involved in Decisions at Optima Living Communities

Your Senior Years, Your Way: Planning a Life That Reflects You
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Your Senior Years, Your Way: Planning a Life That Reflects You

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Stay informed about our latest news, milestones, and partnerships as we continue to shape the future of senior living in Western Canada.

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Can Creativity Help You Stay Connected to Who You Are in Long-term Care?

There is a quiet question many people hold into their later…
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Can Meaningful Social Activities Help Keep Your Mind Sharp In Long-Term Care?

Life in long-term care is not about slowing down, it is…
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Friendships in Long-term Care: Why They Matter and How Oakwood Manor Helps Them Flourish

What if one of the most powerful contributors to your well-being…
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Oakwood Manor December 2025 Newsletter

Over the holidays, we’ll be celebrating communities where every person feels…
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When home isn’t enough: Recognizing the need for long-term care

Most families begin the journey toward long-term care long before they…
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How Technology is Enhancing Daily Life at Oakwood Manor

At Oakwood Manor, we are always exploring ways to enhance the quality…
A Season of Giving: Country Cottage Residents Crochet and Knit for Edmonton’s ‘Chase the Chill’ 
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A Season of Giving: Country Cottage Residents Crochet and Knit for Edmonton’s ‘Chase the Chill’ 

Introducing Westsyde Landing: A New Brand Rooted in Community
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Introducing Westsyde Landing: A New Brand Rooted in Community

Strengthening Our Communities at the 2026 Optima Living Road Shows 
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Strengthening Our Communities at the 2026 Optima Living Road Shows 

Optima Living February 2026 Newsletter
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Optima Living February 2026 Newsletter

How Optima Living is Investing in the Future of Senior Living 
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How Optima Living is Investing in the Future of Senior Living 

Palliative and End-of-Life Care at Optima Living: Supporting Residents and Families When It Matters Most
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Palliative and End-of-Life Care at Optima Living: Supporting Residents and Families When It Matters Most

Our Stories

Be inspired by real experiences from our residents—stories of friendship, personal growth, and feeling truly at home.

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Oakwood Manor January 2026 Newsletter

Redefining Living Well in Long-Term Care: Why Therapeutic Recreation Matters For…
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Oakwood Manor October 2025 Newsletter

Preserving Independence in Memory Care: How Oakwood Manor Balances Safety and…
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Oakwood Manor September 2025 Newsletter

Fall 2025 Open House On September 20, 2025, Optima Living’s communities…
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Oakwood Manor August 2025 Newsletter

The heart of home is comfort, connection, and of course—great food….
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Oakwood Manor June 2025 Newsletter

Our most recent Optima Living TV episode features Bhawan Brar, Regional…
A Community Treasure Restored: Riverside Manor’s Iconic Sign Returns Home
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A Community Treasure Restored: Riverside Manor’s Iconic Sign Returns Home

Finding Friendship at the Table: How Mealtime Builds Community in Senior Living
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Finding Friendship at the Table: How Mealtime Builds Community in Senior Living

Celebrating Connection and Creativity in Our Optima Living Communities
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Celebrating Connection and Creativity in Our Optima Living Communities

Nel’s Story
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Nel’s Story

Ruth and Kim’s Story
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Ruth and Kim’s Story

Bernice’s Story
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Bernice’s Story