Bringing the Holiday Spirit to Senior Living Communities
To most of us, the holidays are a time to relax and enjoy the company of family and friends. Unfortunately, many of our residents in retirement homes or assisted living facilities can’t do this, due to health reasons, difficulty travelling, or not having family around. Here are some ways we can help our residents enjoy […]
INTOUCHLINK ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF NEW InTouchRx
For Immediate Release May 29, 2018 Media Contact Info Ceren Efeinfo@intouchlink.netPhone: 1877-784-6868 x735Fax: 1877-784-6868 – Toronto – InTouchLink is pleased to announce the launch of its newest division to provide an innovative pharmacy portal and pharmacy-community data bridge to long term care pharmacies in the USA and Canada. The new division will be branded as […]
8 Key Reasons Why You Should Choose InTouchLink for your Senior Living Community
There are a few digital signage companies in the retirement industry. So what makes InTouchLink any different? Well, for starters, we are not just a digital signage company. We are also a learning centre, a resident and family member access portal, a service request manager, a calendar and menu creator, and on top of it […]
Celebrate the Closing Ceremony of the 2016 Rio Olympics at your Retirement Community!
The 2016 Rio Olympics are coming to an end! Keep your community in the know for the final games and Closing Ceremony with a Twitter Feed from the Official Rio Olympics account. Follow these simple steps: Log in to your InTouchLink account at www.intouchlink.com From the homepage, click on the Admin button on the left […]
Legion Helps to Give Seniors a Leg Up
Residents and staff of the Lakeview Manor in Beaverton ON were happy to receive a generous donation of exercise equipment from their local Royal Canadian Legion branch. Using proceeds garnered from their annual poppy drive fundraiser, the Beaverton Legion proved just how important of a role community partnerships can play in the welfare and development of local communities, particularly in high needs sectors such as elder care.
A Man’s Best Friend = A Senior’s Best Trainer?
A number of health issues arise and progress for the elderly as they age: illness, decreasing mobility, depression, dementia. Though many programs and facilities work hard to address and develop innovative methods to engage seniors in maintaining healthy and active lifestyles, what if there is one effective method available that is literally under one’s nose? Fido.
Living to Work: Seniors Choosing to Work Beyond Retirement
Days filled with golf, hobbies, and taking it easy would seem something to aspire to during one’s career span. However, for some seniors retirement is just not an attractive lifestyle option – at least not yet.
Something Your Wallet Can Smile About
When Charlottetown PEI couple Bob and Donna DesRoches received their 2012 tax notice, they never imagined that they would be facing a raise more than what their pensioned income could afford. With the cost of owning a home ever on the rise, elderly homeowners especially are having to tighten their already-tight financial belts.
Staying Engaged: Recreational Therapy for the Elderly
Countless senior Canadians across the country live under-stimulated, isolated lives in their homes. As a result, their families watch in hopelessness and despair as their elder loved ones deteriorate. Yet, hope is on the horizon. In Alberta, services such as Ray of Sunshine bring recreational therapy into seniors’ homes and empower them to lead active, engaged lifestyles.
Mind Games: Stress Management for the Aged
For many age groups ill-managed stress is a leading factor in the development of failing health and chronic disease. While the young tend to be more resilient in coping with it, the senior population face a more challenging struggle.
