Lakeside Gardens Seniors Community
June 22, 2023
Living in a VRS retirement home in Nanaimo is amazing for many reasons. Residents are able to enjoy comfortable living in a safe environment while maintaining their independence. Lakeside Gardens…
May 22, 2023
Visiting your senior loved one or family member is an important way for them to stay connected and for you to show how much you care. Father’s day is coming…
May 8, 2023
As the weather gets nicer and nature starts to blossom, you might begin to miss the garden at your previous home. Moving to a retirement community doesn’t need to mean…
April 19, 2023
So you’ve decided to begin retirement living at Nanaimo? You’re probably feeling many emotions – excitement, worry, nervousness – and these are all normal! Moving is a big deal and…
April 14, 2023
Living at a VRS Retirement Community has many benefits, including an active and social atmosphere, daily services and on-site amenities, and fabulous food. With almost 50 years of experience raising…
March 17, 2023
Designing your Nanaimo retirement home can be an exciting and daunting task. There are countless decisions to be made, from choosing the right Nanaimo to deciding on the style of…
March 3, 2023
As we age, it becomes more important than ever to prioritize our mental health and emotional well-being. Living at a Nanaimo independent or assisted living community can provide a wonderful…
February 17, 2023
When living at Lakeside Gardens, you will always have a lot of fun things to engage in, whether it’s utilizing one of the many amenities you can find on-site, or…
February 15, 2023
There are a few things that you should never compromise in your life, and your safety should be at the top of that list. As a senior, you don’t want…
January 23, 2023
While living at our retirement community in Nanaimo, you will want to ensure that you are staying active in all aspects such as physically, socially, and mentally. While it may…
January 18, 2023
Studies have shown that after you exceed the age of 50, you will begin to notice that your hands are not as strong as they once used to be when…
December 21, 2022
MYTH: moving into a retirement living community is for seniors who need extra care. TRUTH: living in a Nanaimo retirement community means support with home maintenance, quality services, daily activities,…
December 13, 2022
If you’ve had a chance to step outside of your Nanaimo independent or assisted living community, you will immediately feel like winter is already here. As spending longer periods of…
November 17, 2022
If you are already feeling cold when you step outside of the independent or assisted living community, you might not feel like eating or drinking anything cold. Besides all the…
November 10, 2022
As we slowly head into the cooler months of the year, you or your senior loved one may be looking into affordable seniors housing in Nanaimo. Depending on your age,…
October 24, 2022
On November 11, Remembrance Day, people around Canada and the world take a moment to remember the day that World War One ended and all the lives lost in that…
October 12, 2022
As the weather slowly starts to get cooler, the idea of moving into an independent or assisted living community at Nanaimo in the Fall, seems to be more and more…
September 28, 2022
As we head into the holiday months, there is joy all around as we get to join in on the festivities and time spent with our family and friends around…
September 21, 2022
Have you been trying to find the perfect time to move into a Nanaimo retirement home? Although there are many factors that can contribute to you arriving at the decision…
August 26, 2022
Have you or your senior loved one been experiencing headaches lately? It is not just you that may be feeling the frequent headaches as studies show that more than half…
August 24, 2022
Summer is almost slipping away and if you or your senior loved one have not had a chance to travel now that restrictions have eased up, you may want to…
July 21, 2022
Now that summer is officially here, your senior loved one may be excited to head outside and soak up the sun and warm weather here at Lakeside Gardens. Whether you’re…
July 19, 2022
When it comes to deciding if retirement living is the right step for you, it is important to determine whether independent living or assisted living in Nanaimo is better for…
June 21, 2022
After spending years living with your family or on your own, you might be looking into an independent or assisted living community in Nanaimo. You are probably trying to imagine…
June 17, 2022
Balance and strength are important to maintain throughout your life as they help with a wide range of activities, from performing your daily routine to playing a sport or doing…
May 24, 2022
If you or your senior loved one have been looking into various senior living options, you may have some questions about the differences between independent or assisted living for seniors.…
May 19, 2022
Have you been trying to decide if living at a seniors retirement in Nanaimo is the best decision for you or your senior loved one? Knowing the right questions to…
April 13, 2022
Moving into a retirement community has many benefits for you or your senior loved one. Recreational activities organized by the experienced and passionate team at Lakeside Gardens plays an important…
April 9, 2022
Are you considering a retirement home for yourself or your senior loved one? Maybe you’re debating whether you’d prefer an independent living seniors community such as Lakeside Gardens over an…
March 30, 2022
When living at a seniors retirement community, you can always expect Lakeside Gardens recreational coordinators to plan out some activities you can participate in every day of the month. These…
March 29, 2022
Are you looking for assisted living for yourself or for a senior loved one in Nanaimo? Although Lakeside Gardens is an independent senior living community, there are many benefits to…
February 28, 2022
Winters can be tough on all of us, especially for those who may not have a lot going on. Maybe you want to connect with others on a deeper level…
February 25, 2022
Are you trying to figure out if independent living is right for you? Maybe you’re deciding if assisted living is actually better for you? Some seniors fully embrace independent living…
January 24, 2022
Are you thinking of moving to a seniors housing community in Nanaimo? Maybe you’re still trying to figure out if it’s a good option for you or senior loved one.…
January 20, 2022
We know it may be difficult to transition from living at home to moving to your retirement suite in Nanaimo. Perhaps you were used to being surrounded by family and…
December 21, 2021
The Holidays are the perfect time of year to spend time with family and friends. And spending time with our senior loved ones? It’s essential during the holidays if we…
December 16, 2021
Beginning the search for the right Seniors Community in Nanaimo can be overwhelming. Each Community will offer you a different lifestyle, different hospitality services, and different amenities – it can…
December 3, 2021
By Andrew Trinder, Director of Operations, VRS Communities Seniors Living I have spent more than a decade working in seniors communities across BC and Alberta. In this time, I have…
November 23, 2021
Visiting a loved one or family member is an important way for them to stay connected and for you to show how much you care. Spending time with them will…
November 16, 2021
Making the move to a retirement home can be a big one. The decision to leave your current home behind is big, no matter what age you are! If your…
October 28, 2021
Mental health is important, no matter what age you are; however, older adults may experience mental health problems as a result of life stressors that are unique to later life…
October 18, 2021
Life presents more and more risks as you age. Simple things like walking up the stairs of your home, driving or walking to get groceries, or getting out of bed…
September 22, 2021
There are a lot of choices available when it comes to seniors housing options in Nanaimo. However, when narrowed down there are three main categories of seniors housing: independent living,…
September 13, 2021
When looking forward to retirement, many people see themselves aging at home in the comfort of the status quo. Yet, from a financial and health perspective, aging at home may…
August 24, 2021
Retirement Homes are great places to experience healthy aging, friendship, and relaxation. Here are our 5 biggest tips on choosing the right Seniors Community for you and your loved one.…
July 28, 2021
Staying healthy isn’t all physical. It’s also about your social and emotional wellbeing. In fact, being socially active and engaged in a community tends to help keep people happy, active,…
July 26, 2021
Also called supportive living in Alberta, assisted living offers housing, hospitality services, and personal assistance to seniors who can live independently, but need a little help with daily tasks. Assisted…
July 20, 2021
When I was twenty-one years old, I broke my neck in a diving accident and have been confined to a wheelchair ever since. Three years after my accident I was…
July 13, 2021
Unlike days of olde, retirement communities are no longer institutional settings, but instead provide a level of service more akin to a hotel experience. Looking to leaders in the hospitality…
July 5, 2021
In my previous life, now feeling like a lifetime ago, I used to operate high end hotels, clubs and resorts. I was happy, I thoroughly enjoyed my chosen career which…
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