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Let’s Talk is a place to find information, tips and tools related to moving into retirement life. Please check back regularly for the latest insights.
Staying Safe
Icy roads, wet floors at a shopping centre, an uneven sidewalk — it doesn’t take much to end up in a fender bender or to slip and fall and find yourself in the hospital with a serious injury. Many people might think that staying close to home...
Safety and Security at Rotary Villas
Rotary Villas employs a number of procedures to ensure the safety and security of residents. Some features and procedures we use are: Cameras – Movement in hallways, common areas, entrances and exits are monitored. With the use of cameras, we...
Steps to Improve Senior Mental Health
Mental health is essential to our well-being. Mental health includes how we think, feel, act, and engage with our surroundings. It is equally important to look after our mental health as it is our physical health. Here are some tips for seniors to improve and...
Spring Cleaning
With temperatures now into the double digits in Manitoba, there’s energy and excitement in the air and many of us feel more inclined to tackle spring maintenance projects both inside and outside the house. There’s always such a sense of...
Rotary Villas A-Z
Each week we’ll be posting a letter of the alphabet and how it relates to Rotary Villas. You can view the full list here. Photos for each letter can be viewed on our Facebook page. Creating or even viewing art has many positive effects such as offering sensory...
When Is It Time to Move On?
If I had a dollar for every time I heard someone say, ‘where has the time gone?’ I can guarantee you that I would be fairly wealthy! When we are young, it sometimes seems as though time stands still. This is especially true when we are waiting to celebrate...
Host Your Event at Rotary Villas
Rotary Villas has a variety of rooms and spaces available to host your next gathering. From creative workshops and small meetings to showers and holiday gatherings, we can accommodate a variety of functions. We provide multimedia capabilities and...
Top 10 Simple Stress Reducers To Try Today
Just Breathe: Everyone can learn to do simple breathing exercises that have benefits for the entire body and mind. Belly breathing is one of the most popular exercises because it is easy to teach, is very relaxing, and can help your mind focus. Laughter:...
Seniors on Skype
Studies have shown that loneliness can affect life expectancy. Now more than ever, it is easier to stay connected with family and friends thanks to technology. Learning new technology may seem like a daunting task, but the benefits will become evident...
Enjoying the Golden Years
It was typical winter weather for Manitoba. The wind was howling, the snow was twirling and whirling…a blizzard had set in. While living in a small town seniors complex, Audrey was on her way out the door but didn’t realize how icy it was....