Aster Gardens
7 Brower Drive T8H 1P9 Sherwood Park, AB, Canada

Watch at 3 PM MTN!

Happy National Grandparents Day! Grandparents have so much to teach us, so take this time to ask questions and learn from them. Whats your favourite thing about your grandparents?

Book your tour now! Aster Gardens has had a tremendous response to our show suites. Contact us to book a safe, socially-distanced tour. Dont miss the chance to reserve your suite! (One of our corner suites has already been booked!)

Mark your calendar! On October 1st, in celebration of older adults contributions to our country, Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP) is planning to host the largest-ever virtual meeting of seniors in Canada. You dont want to miss this inspiring event, bringing together some very special guests to talk about long-term care and other pressing issues in recognition of the power that comes with age! Go to carp.ca to join.

At Optima Living, the well-being of seniors is our top priority. This month, we're focusing on how seniors can continue to live full and meaningful lives with dementia. Watch our webinar on September 16th, when the University of Manitoba's Dr. Zahra Moussavi will be discussing coping with dementia and her memory-preserving app, Mind Triggers. Learn more at astergardens.ca/events.

Get out and enjoy the long weekend in style!

What have you learned during COVID-19? What changes have you made for the better?

Need some practical pointers to help keep you in shape? Read our short new article Safe Exercises for Seniors, now available at astergardens.ca/safe-exercises.

Jordan Walker, MLA for Sherwood Park, had an opportunity to see what Aster Gardens will mean for the communities of Sherwood Park and Strathcona County. I am so grateful to have toured Aster Gardens today, he said. I have seen first hand how the designers and engineers of this seniors active living community have gone above and beyond to ensure the residents will feel at home in this beautiful space. They have thought of everything that will make the difference to a senior.

Aster Gardens is really coming along! Head to astergardens.ca/jordan-walker to read about MLA Jordan Walker's visit to the site!

Our construction projects in Sherwood Park, Alberta and Steveston in Richmond, British Columbia are progressing nicely. Sign up for our newsletter, and be the first to hear all of our construction updates.

Take a virtual tour of our show suites! Go to astergardens.ca/invite to get your invitation.

Aster Gardens will transform the way seniors experience daily life. It is designed to be a vibrant active living community. If youre curious about the dynamic, meaningful, and healthy standard of living we can offer seniors, join the leaders of the Aster Gardens team on August 26th at 11 AM MTN for a Q&A session: live from the Aster Gardens show suites! Bring your questions, and let us tell you more about what active living truly means. Visit astergardens.ca/QA to learn how to connect.

Watch the full webinar at the Aster Gardens Facebook page!

As we age, maintaining our bodies only becomes more important and more challenging. But with the right help, anything is possible! In Achieving Mental & Physical Health, Dr. Adrian Wagg discusses the best strategies and techniques for ensuring long-lasting health.

Dealing with all the paperwork as it relates to ageing can be stressful. Knowing what to deal with, and even how to organize it for safekeeping, can reduce stress. Have questions on how to deal with all the paperwork that seniors should know about? We are happy to provide some guidance on this, so get in touch. Share your favorite organizational tip in our comments!

Watch our video on Achieving Mental & Physical Health

Its quite something. You get to associate with people from all around the world. - An Optima Living resident in Alberta.

Have a look at this beautiful view from Aster Gardens rooftop patio: one of the highest points in Sherwood Park! Reserve your spot at Aster Gardens, and experience this beauty every day.

Happy BC day to all of our British Columbia residents. Whats your favourite family memory?

Struggles with dementia are very real and difficult for everyone involved. Go to astergardens.ca/dementia-tips to read our new article Tips to Care for a Loved One With Dementia. Its full of useful information for this challenging time in life.

Smile of the day! Enjoy this video produced by the students who created Mulgraves Community Outreach Programme to support those in the most challenging and ...difficult positions during COVID-19. They created this film with the goal of showing young people doing something they are passionate about, to share their enthusiasm, and bring a smile to seniors during this time. Thank you to the M.C.O.P. for this fantastic video!

Are you ready to reserve your suite at Aster Gardens? You might have some downsizing to do at home. Read our helpful article at astergardens.ca/downsizing. If you have any questions about downsizing, reserving a spot, or anything at all, we would love to help. Give us a call at (780) 902-7837

Our "Living with Dementia" webinar begins in a few minutes! Watch it here!

Does one of your loved ones have dementia, or are you living with dementia yourself? Watch our webinar with Dr. Adrian Wagg as we go over what it is like to live with dementia and how to continue leading a fulfilling and meaningful life.