FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) What type of living accommodations are provided at Albany Retirement Village? Independent Living is for folks who can largely take care of themselves or who supplement their personal care with homecare and could benefit from a "health infrastructure." Medication administration, housekeeping, laundry, meals, 24 emergency lifeline service and social programming is included. Rooms are unfurnished;…
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Photo: Getty Alzheimer’s – it is a fatal, degenerative disease of the brain that eventually affects all aspects of a person's life (how they think, feel, act, etc.) While there's no way to predict the order in which symptoms may occur or the speed of the progression, there are ways to better the lives of those living with Alzheimer's. This…
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Albany Retirement Village residents who spearheaded the project. Last fall the staff of Albany Retirement Village organized a quarter auction that was held at the Petrolia Legion in memory of Helen Cepek-Simpson. “It was the residents who came to us wanting to do something nice, we just helped organize everything and set it in motion,” said Albany Retirement Village staff…
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As we age, our joints and muscles begin to ache. The physical activities we use to do can become difficult and almost painful. We got in contact with Mark Williams, executive manager, from Sarnia’s CBI Health Centre, to gain insight on managing arthritis pain as we age. Here is what Mark had to say: Arthritis is painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints. This…
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