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Village Voice Stories

Village Voice Stories

Written by: Schlegel Villages
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Audio versions of stories posted to the Schlegel Villages website. These stories showcase Village Life through our team members and residents of the Retirement and Long-Term Care Villages in Ontario, Canada. Learn more at schlegelvillages.comSchlegel Villages Social Sciences
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  • An Arbour Trails perspective on the importance of shared community
    Mar 4 2025

    February 4, 2025 / Village Voice

    Posted by: Kristian PartingtonFor nearly a decade, Marilyn Wax has been an active resident at The Village of Arbour Trails, always eager to help in any way she can to create a stronger community. As she reflects on her experience living in the Village, she speaks of the importance of developing relationships and meaningful connections among residents and team members to help combat the risk of loneliness that can affect many people in the later stages of life.Read this story and more at ⁠https://schlegelvillages.com/village-voice-stories

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    4 mins
  • An exploration of friendship at Taunton Mills
    Feb 1 2025

    February 1, 2025 / Village Voice

    Posted by: Kristian Partington

    In the retirement neighbourhoods of the Village of Taunton Mills, an exploration of friendship is underway. In a Village such as this, home to nearly more than 400 people in 388 suites, an entirely self-contained community of people converge, and while pragmatic thoughts of future needs often encourage prospective residents to consider a move, new relationships are often the greatest discovery once they settle in. Read this story and more at ⁠https://schlegelvillages.com/village-voice-stories

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    6 mins
  • To be present in every moment is the foundation of dementia support
    Jan 30 2025

    Jan 30, 2025 / Village Voice
    Posted by: Kristian Partington

    During Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, we pay special homage to the team members across all of our Villages who help bring joy, comfort and meaning into the lives of those who are living with the ever- changing perceptions that dementia in its many forms can present.

    When it comes to our long-term care neighbourhoods, the reality is a majority of residents live with some level of changing brain health and in some, like the Elliott neighbourhood in the Village of Sandalwood Park, the changes can be quite advanced among almost all residents.


    Read this story and more at ⁠https://schlegelvillages.com/village-voice-stories

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    5 mins
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