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Lifestyle

See how our residents live fully through wellness tips and reminders, recipes, hobbies, and simple ways to stay active and engaged every day.

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Senior Living Philosophy: Heartfelt Principles That Make Optima Living Feel Like Home
Lifestyle
Mar 24, 2026

Senior Living Philosophy: Heartfelt Principles That Make Optima Living Feel Like Home

How To Make Your Retirement The Best Chapter Of Your Life
Lifestyle
Feb 24, 2026

How To Make Your Retirement The Best Chapter Of Your Life

Senior Living as a New Beginning: What Many People Do Not Expect but Often Discover
Lifestyle
Feb 10, 2026

Senior Living as a New Beginning: What Many People Do Not Expect but Often Discover

Supporting memory with understanding, patience, and home
Lifestyle
Jan 27, 2026

Supporting memory with understanding, patience, and home

How Families Stay Involved in Decisions at Optima Living Communities
Lifestyle
Jan 13, 2026

How Families Stay Involved in Decisions at Optima Living Communities

Your Senior Years, Your Way: Planning a Life That Reflects You
Lifestyle
Oct 14, 2025

Your Senior Years, Your Way: Planning a Life That Reflects You

Latest Highlights

Stay informed on our latest news, milestones, and partnerships as we continue shaping the future of senior living in Western Canada.

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A Season of Giving: Country Cottage Residents Crochet and Knit for Edmonton’s ‘Chase the Chill’ 
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Mar 26, 2026

A Season of Giving: Country Cottage Residents Crochet and Knit for Edmonton’s ‘Chase the Chill’ 

Introducing Westsyde Landing: A New Brand Rooted in Community
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Mar 17, 2026

Introducing Westsyde Landing: A New Brand Rooted in Community

Strengthening Our Communities at the 2026 Optima Living Road Shows 
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Mar 12, 2026

Strengthening Our Communities at the 2026 Optima Living Road Shows 

Optima Living February 2026 Newsletter
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Feb 20, 2026

Optima Living February 2026 Newsletter

How Optima Living is Investing in the Future of Senior Living 
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Feb 18, 2026

How Optima Living is Investing in the Future of Senior Living 

Palliative and End-of-Life Care at Optima Living: Supporting Residents and Families When It Matters Most
Latest Highlights
Feb 12, 2026

Palliative and End-of-Life Care at Optima Living: Supporting Residents and Families When It Matters Most

Our Stories

Be inspired by real experiences from our residents—stories of friendship, personal growth, and feeling truly at home.

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Our Stories
Mar 01, 2026

Residence Events

Events subject to change. Not all events open to the public….
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Feb 01, 2026

Kensington January 2026 Newsletter

How Families Stay Involved in Decisions at Optima Living Communities Finding…
Our Stories
Jan 02, 2026

Kensington December 2025 Newsletter

A Holiday Message from Optima Living Principal Farid Damji Over the…
Our Stories
Dec 01, 2025

Kensington October 2025 Newsletter

Your Senior Years, Your Way: Planning a Life That Reflects You…
Our Stories
Oct 31, 2025

Kensington September 2025 Newsletter

Fall 2025 Open House Recap On September 20, 2025, Optima Living’s…
Our Stories
Sep 23, 2025

Kensington August 2025 Newsletter

A Taste of Home Open House The heart of home is…
A Community Treasure Restored: Riverside Manor’s Iconic Sign Returns Home
Our Stories
Nov 12, 2025

A Community Treasure Restored: Riverside Manor’s Iconic Sign Returns Home

Finding Friendship at the Table: How Mealtime Builds Community in Senior Living
Our StoriesRelationships
Sep 26, 2025

Finding Friendship at the Table: How Mealtime Builds Community in Senior Living

Celebrating Connection and Creativity in Our Optima Living Communities
Our StoriesArts and Culture
Feb 14, 2025

Celebrating Connection and Creativity in Our Optima Living Communities

Nel’s Story
Our Stories
Jan 25, 2024

Nel’s Story

Ruth and Kim’s Story
Our Stories
Jan 05, 2024

Ruth and Kim’s Story

Bernice’s Story
Our Stories
Dec 12, 2023

Bernice’s Story

From fitness classes and cultural events to Optima Living TV, our original programming that keeps residents engaged, life at Optima Living is full of opportunities to connect, learn, and grow.

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How Great Teams Thrive at Optima
Optima Living TV
Apr 15, 2026

How Great Teams Thrive at Optima

A Holiday Message of Gratitude from Optima Living
Optima Living TV
Dec 27, 2025

A Holiday Message of Gratitude from Optima Living

2025 A Year To Remember: Celebration, Connection, Community
Optima Living TV
Dec 20, 2025

2025 A Year To Remember: Celebration, Connection, Community

Discover the Joy of Senior Living: Why More Families are Choosing Optima Living
Optima Living TV
Nov 07, 2025

Discover the Joy of Senior Living: Why More Families are Choosing Optima Living

Top 5 Reasons To Choose Senior Living
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Oct 06, 2025

Top 5 Reasons To Choose Senior Living

WHAT IF… Every day was energized by healthy routines and active friends
Optima Living TVHealth and FitnessRelationships
Sep 23, 2025

WHAT IF… Every day was energized by healthy routines and active friends