Kawartha Heights Retirement Living
2300 Denure Drive K9K 0G8 Peterborough, ON, Canada

April 9th was not only Ashley's last day, it was also Super Hero day!! (very fitting ) Thanks Superman and Batman for making an appearance!!

Today was Ashley Simons last day at Kawartha Heights. Residents and staff will miss her smile, her laugh and the quick and efficient way she did absolutely everything. We wish her nothing but the best!!

Our Art Classes with Heather were a hit!!

What an incredible milestone!! Fred celebrated his 100th birthday on December 4th, surrounded by his sister-in-law, Willie and his friends at Kawartha Heights. Although Fred wanted to keep the celebrations quiet and simple, you cannot turn 100 without celebrating!!

Amy and Heather are staff members and sisters. Together with their brother Greg, grew up on a farm just outside Peterborough. The family has always been close, not living more then a few miles apart and this is actually not the first time Amy and Heather have worked together. Amy has post secondary education in Personal Support and is now the Lead PSW at Kawartha Heights. Heather studied Accounting and now works as one of our Receptionists. Together they add to the family atmosphere at Kawartha Heights and couldn't imagine being anywhere else.

Buttertarts for miles........Feast your eyes on these delicious butter tarts. Our talented group of chefs create these and many other incredible meals and baked goods. We are so fortunate to have them on our team!!

It's beginning to look alot like Christmas..... Thank-you to Denise from Rambling Rose, for creating these beautiful arrangements in our front entrance urns. Here is a "before and after" the recent snowfall.

Wishing you a Diwali that brings happiness prosperity and joy to you and all your family.

Doesn't Barb look amazing in her new mask? Barb is a very kind and caring lady who always has a nice word for her fellow residents and staff. Barb is a "beary" incredible person and we are so happy that she lives at Kawartha Heights:)

Students from James Strath Public School delivered these beautiful poppies to our residents yesterday. This was a nice added touch on a very important day. Thank-you students for thinking of our residents!

Richard is taking some time out to visit with friends in the lounge, until the weather warms up and he can enjoy the gardens outside. Richard always has a kind word and a smile for those who meet up with him at Kawartha Heights Retirement Living.

Remembering those who gave us what we have today and to those who will continue to do so....

Let’s work together to Stop the spread

We have One Studio Suite with a balcony remaining and it won't last long! To ensure that your upcoming winter months are kind to you, call Karen 705-874-6880 x 503. We can have you moved in before the cold weather is upon us.

Chris Holod of "Bling It On" was finally able to visit and provide a bit of a shopping experience for our residents, after months of not being allowed to. Barb is pictured here trying to make up her mind with Chris' help. It was a great "Pre-Christmas Shopping" adventure for many. So much colour, jewelry, scarves, accessories and Bling to choose from .... I don't know how they were able to make the right choice. Thanks Chris for bringing a little bit of sunshine into our lives today!

From everyone here at Kawartha Heights Retirement Living, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving.

Just in Time for Winter! We have a Two Bedroom Suite Available for November 1, 2020. This won't last long. Take advantage of our 2nd Occupant Free Fall Promotion. Call Karen at 705-874-6880 x 503 or email: [email protected]

COVID-19 cases are on the rise and that’s why it’s so important for us to come together to keep everyone safe. Wear masks, keep 2 meters away from others in public spaces, and make sure you wash your hands often. If you don’t feel well please stay at home! If each one of us can follow these actions we’ll be successful in ending COVID-19! #DoYourPart #StopCOVID19 #KeepYourDistance

It's coming! As much as we want to ignore it, winter is soon to be upon us.

Just in Time for Winter! We have a Two Bedroom Suite Available for November 1, 2020. This won't last long. Take advantage of our 2nd Occupant Free Fall Promotion. Call Karen at 705-874-6880 x 503 or email: [email protected]

National Seniors Day is October 1 This is an occasion for all Canadians to join in celebrating older adults across Canadawhether a parent, a co-worker, a neighbour or a friend. Kawartha Heights is proud to acknowledge the lifelong contributions our nation’s seniors have made and continue to make to their families, communities and society. We are focused on improving, social inclusion, health and the quality of life for our seniors. It is easy to show your respect and grati...tude for the older adults in your life. There are many ways to thank seniors for their contributions and to show them just how much they are appreciated. Here are just a few: ... say thank you ... call and take some time to say hi ... run errands for a senior ...help with some outdoor chores See more

Jean is having a wee cuddle with "Stormy" before she goes out on her walk. We love our 4-legged residents here at Kawartha Heights Retirement Living! Having a pet helps our residents get out of the house, encourages regular exercise, leads to meeting new people, reduces stress ... just to mention a few benefits.

We would like to give a big shout-out to CJ Garden Solutions for their amazing design and landscaping of our gardens here at Kawartha Height Retirement Living. They provided the WOW FACTOR that we were looking for!

Nancy is a frequent visitor to our library here at Kawartha Lakes Retirement Living. Curling up in a chair with a good book in the cooler weather, is Nancy's favourite past-time.

Moving into a retirement home now? Yes! Here's why. Despite COVID-19, the fact is that retirement communities are still one of the safest places to be. At Kawartha Heights Retirement Living, we completely understand your concern, however, your safety, health and security is our highest priority. Here, you will find rejuvenation and renewed joy in life. You will no longer be isolated from friends and family and will engage with like-minded seniors such as yourself.... Social isolation for our senior population have a negative impact on their life. In many respects, the lives of our residents remain better than alternatives like living in an outdated family home, or in apartment buildings or condos, where they are surrounded by people with whom they share little in common. Take The Leap before the snow flies. Call us to arrange a tour to visit Kawartha Heights to see what you could be doing this winter. Life is so much better with friends isn’t it? Call Karen at 705-874-6880 x 503 or email: [email protected]

When is it the right time to look at moving into Retirement Living? Kawartha Heights Retirement Residence promotes Independent living; this is a style of living that is right for active, self-sufficient, seniors who want to live in a community of people their age with similar interests. The main benefit of independent retirement living communities is they provide you with a care-free, stress-free lifestyle that removes some of the drawbacks of trying to remain in your own ...home. Residents at independent living retirement homes look after most of their own needs and wants; three healthy, nutritious meals daily plus snack and beverages throughout the day; activities that encourage physical and mental stimulation; recreational programs, exercise groups, and provides services to make life easier, personal laundry, mail service, and scheduled transportation. If this is something that would make your life easier, then call Karen to schedule a tour of our modern retirement living home at 705-874-6880 x 503 Note that during the cornavirus disruption,we are accepting new residents.

Studies over the years have shown that the elderly who stay socially active and engaged, experience a variety of benefits, including much better cognitive function. Social activities keep them sharp, focused and mentally engaged, and this is important to prevent the onset of dementia or Alzheimer's disease. Maintaining good emotional health is imperative here at Kawartha Heights Retirement Living. It could be a simple game of billiards, a group walk outside, baking something special in our activity room, or joining in on Bingo and interacting with the other residents. It's important to socialize ... at any age.

We are so happy with our new front garden! Fall was the perfect time to enhance the appearance of our front Round-About Garden. The mums and variety of natural grasses are so welcoming to our residents and our visitors to Kawartha Heights. What do you think of the new garden?

Independent living is a style of seniors' care right for active, self-sufficient, and autonomous seniors who want to live in a community of people their age with similar interests. The main benefit of independent retirement living at Kawartha Heights is we provide you with a care-free, stress-free lifestyle that removes some of the drawbacks of trying to remain in your own home. Residents here at Kawartha Heights look after most of their own needs and wants, and also offers organized recreational programs, and services to make life easier; including meals, personal laundry, mail service, and scheduled transportation. If you or a family member is considering retirement living in the near future, please call Karen at 705-874-6880 x 503

Take The Leap to Independent Living!

Yes! Shopping is definitely a Social Activity! At least Doreen told us that it was! Thanks to Chris from "Bling It On" for providing our residents with a safe environment in which to do a bit of shopping for themselves or their friends and family.

It was a day filled with tears and smiles as the residents and staff said farewell to Debbie, our Activities Director today. It was a memorable "send off", filled with songs, skits, gifts, cards and lots of tears. We wish Debbie all the best in her new endeavours....it has been a pleasure knowing you and working with you. You will never be forgotten.

As seniors age, many end up with several pills to take at several different times per day. At a minimum this is often a hassle; at worst it becomes a serious drain on quality of life. Some older adults are unable to take all their medications properly. Depending on which medications are missed, this can cause serious effects on an older person’s health. As Kawartha Heights Retirement Living, we are here to help sort through the scheduling and the monitoring of your medicati...ons. At Kawartha Heights, we care about the quality of life of our residents. To find out how we can assist, please call to make an appointment to tour our home. Personalized tours can now be arranged by appointment only. Call Karen at 705-874-6880 x 503

How Safe are Retirement Living Residences? Retirement communities are still one of the safest places to be Here at Kawartha Heights Retirement Living, people have phoned in or arranged personal tours and then despite being impressed with what we have to offer, they will express their doubts about a move into senior retirement living because of COVID. We completely understand their concern, however, the safety, health and security of our residents is the highest priority her...e at Kawartha Heights. Here, the benefits of personal rejuvenation and a renewed joy in life, far outweighs any potential dangers from COVID related illness. Social isolation for our elderly population is a serious health issues. In many respects, the lives of seniors in retirement communities remain better than alternatives like living in an outdated family home, or in apartment buildings or condos, where they are surrounded by people with whom they share little in common. See more

"Autumn has always been my favorite season. It's the one time when everything bursts with its last beauty of the season.... it's almost as if nature had been saving up all year for the grand finale." From our home here at Kawartha Heights Retirement Living, we wish everyone Happy Autumn 2020!

Our sewing group has been working on creating Fidget Blankets and they are so creatively sewn together. What's a Fidget Blanket you might ask? A fidget blanket is a lap-size quilt that provides sensory and tactile stimulation for the restless hands of someone with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, such as ADD, or an autism spectrum disability. They are also successfully used for children with Down Syndrome and Autism, especially those children who have difficulty with textures and certain colours.

There's never a dull moment around Kawartha Heights. You can involve yourself in exercising, bingo, sewing, arts and crafts, gardening, the list is endless. It's important to develop and grow friendships and activities are the best way to ensure that the body and mind are nurtured.

Many people have phoned and emailed us to arranged personal tours for themselves or for family members. Despite being impressed with what we can offer, they often express their concerns about a move to retirement living because of COVID. We completely understand. On a positive however, the safety, health and security of our residents is our highest priority here at Kawartha Heights. Here, the benefits of personal rejuvenation and a renewed joy in life, far outweighs any poten...tial dangers from COVID related illness. Social Isolation of our elderly population is a serious health issue! In many respects, the lives of senior in retirement communities, are much better than some alternatives such as remaining alone in the family home, or in apartment buildings or condos, where they are surrounded by people but have no interaction with them. Here at Kawartha Heights Retirement Living it's a social, active lifestyle ... here at Kawartha Heights Retirement Living, you'll be surrounded by friendly faces.

As COVID cases rise again, it can be hard for our elderly to see any end to the need for social isolation, and the loneliness that can come with it. But sheltering at home has also meant staying distant from family, friends and the places that kept them active and engaged. Think About Kawartha Heights Retirement Living.... We offer day-to-day active living with social activities and even scheduled family visits and yes, we adhere to the strictest infection control practices as well. We Are Here To Help Call for your personalized tour of our home and see what options are available to you. Call Karen at 705-874-6880 x 503 to arrange your tour, or for any questions you might have about making the move to healthy living!

One of the many amenities that is offered at Kawartha Heights Retirement Living, is a bright, well-appointed hair salon. Cathy is a welcome face every Wednesday to Friday ... our residents love the fact that they can have their hair looked after, without leaving their home. Thanks Cathy!

During COVID-19, we continue to receive many phone calls from people interested in moving to Kawartha Heights Retirement Living, but are concerned about how safe it is. Note that during the cornavirus disruption, we are accepting new residents. Proper medical screening is required for the safety of our residents and our staff and rigid COVID protocols are in place 24/7. Independent living is a style of seniors' care right for active, self-sufficient, and autonomous seni...ors who want to live in a community of people their age with similar interests. The main benefit of independent retirement living at Kawartha Heights is we provide you with a care-free, stress-free lifestyle that removes some of the drawbacks of trying to remain in your own home. Residents here at Kawartha Heights look after most of their own needs and wants, and also offers organized recreational programs, and services to make life easier; including meals, personal laundry, mail service, and scheduled transportation. If you or a family member is considering retirement living in the near future, please call Karen at 705-874-6880 x 503 See more