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Flowers to the Frontline healthcare workers!

2022 May 04

After living with COVID for three years, and after numerous battles with new variants, we all have more confidence to deal with the difficult situation of Wave 6... While we may find ourselves growing and gaining new skills and adopting new technology, traditional dedication is still the key to get through COVID. All our frontline healthcare workers are heroes who deserve beautiful flowers from our hands and hearts.

At Chateau Glengarry, our staff is fully aware of technostress and works to help lessen the burden of “keeping up”.

Keeping Up with Technology

2022 March 06

The digital world moves so quickly—and for some, simply too fast. Young kids seem to have it all under control. With their mastery of the Internet, cell phones, computers, ipads and other tech tools, they have an innate understanding of how to navigate all the tasks society imposes upon them. For seniors, it’s a different story. The warp speed in which things change leads to an inability for elderly people to adapt or cope with information technologies. Worrying about where contacts are stored, what apps are and how they work, which passwords were used—these are all real scenarios seniors face. At Chateau Glengarry, our staff is fully aware of technostress and works to help lessen the burden of “keeping up”.

What did We learn from Omicron?

2022 February 03

Going into the third year of the pandemic, after numerous lockdowns and two new variants, we are all ready to move on. While we may find ourselves cracking up at the new motto of “stay positive, stay patient”, it is important to review what we have learned from dealing with the Omicron variant. Here are some things we learned that we wanted to share with the community...

more than 90% of Chateau Glengarry's residents have had their 3rd dose of the Covid-19 vaccine and their flu shot

Are You Going To Be Booooosted?

2021 November 15

Canada is one of countries that deploy the 3rd, i. e. booster Covid-19 vaccine dose. Gladly the local health Unit and Retirement Home Regulatory Authority made this vaccination available to our residents in late October 2021, and more than 90% of our residents have had their 3rd dose of the Covid-19 vaccine and their flu shot!

Family Time= Happiness for Seniors

2021 August 29

Family time is important. At Chateau Glengarry, we have set up our facility and grounds to maximize enjoyment for our residents and their families. We know from experience that seniors who receive visits from their families gain huge benefits for their emotional and physical health. Here are four big reasons you should keep visiting your loved ones!

5 Tips for Talking to Your Aging Parents About Finances

2021 July 11

Here are some tips and different approaches you may use when talking to your parents about their financial resources.

Caring hearts are helpful to prevent, control and manage diabetes

Seniors with Diabetes: What’s On The Menu?

2021 June 07

At Chateau Glengarry, quite a number of residents are living with this problem and getting improved. We consistently provide the best care to prevent, control and manage diabetes.

6 Ways We Prioritize Mental Health for Seniors During Quarantine

2021 May 19

During this pandemic period, mental health for seniors has become a hot topic, especially for those who are living in retirement homes—like Chateau Glengarry—and other facilities catering to and caring for our aging population.

Diane Volunteered endless hours to the Seniors living in her community during the Pandemic

2021 February 19

Diane St-Denis has been working at Chateau Glengarry Retirement Living Centre for 34 years. As the Administrator she has been at the center of the Home’s COVID-19 response for the past 12 months.