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When Maurice McAtamney, 79, lost his sight four years ago after surgery at the center, the avid golfer continued to live independently and play golf with his most productive friend, Bud.
But in early 2023, McAtamney’s hemoglobin levels dropped so low that it could move slightly. Bud and a neighbor involved advised him to move to Silvera for Senior Westview Town Suites. There, she wouldn’t have to worry about cooking or cleaning and would have a 24/7 emergency call system.
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“A lot of other people don’t need to move, but they’re taking risks,” says Carrie Larose, senior manager of Silvera’s mixed-use housing portfolio. “What you notice here is that this is not the end of life, but a possibility. ” to make it less difficult and better. You have the freedom to continue with what you haven’t done before.
The 92 Westview Town Suites in Southwest Glamorgan will offer affordable studios, one- and two-bedroom sets on the market starting at $2,900 per month, adding utilities. The network of supportive housing for those 65 and older will offer superior amenities that add 3 meals, weekly housekeeping, occasional activities and outings, as well as on-site recreational, learning, and lifestyle activities. Each unit has a Lifeline emergency call formula connected to on-site personnel 24/7.
Moving to a smaller area required understanding the capacity of your suite. To accomplish this, McAtamney and Bud created a cardboard cutout of their new apartment with the furniture worth bringing or buying. Maurice then memorized the plan and the unnecessary goods were donated. to charity, adding a women’s shelter.
McAtamney admits he wasn’t fully aware of the social impact and isolation of his past life situation until he moved to Westview in March 2023. There, the employees involved and other citizens became his extended circle of family and friends.
In this supportive environment, music took on even greater importance in McAtamney’s life. As a guitarist and committed member of the Calgary Burns Club, he attends rehearsals every Saturday and plays venues. Since moving to Westview, she has also been engaged in new activities. activities, adding weekly instructor-led yoga categories, and side-by-side motorcycle rides with her friend Patty, who lives near Westview Residence West.
Freed from the hassle of meal prep, McAtamney now enjoys a variety of chef-inspired 3-dishes, adding two main features and options to the Los Angeles menu. He says he enjoys the camaraderie of satisfied friends at Sunday lunches and monthly food events.
This new facility has allowed McAtamney to care more deeply about other facets of the colorful Westview community. For example, upon recently returning from Scotland, she shared a presentation about the traditions of her birthplace with other residents. This cultural exchange highlights just one of the many recreational opportunities presented at Westview, which also include art classes, school classes, fashion exhibitions, and exercise classes.
Although the cases forced him to move, McAtamney says he is now “very satisfied and comfortable. “It’s the house. “
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