We enjoy a fun, loving atmosphere, with music playing in the cottages and lots of laughter. Our grounds are lovely, with a beautifully trimmed lawn, shrubs, and raised flower beds. A pathway and small bridge connect Sweetgrass with Vanderwell Lodge next door. Our beautiful two-storey Independent Living community opened in summer 2015.
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Innovation & Connection: How Technology Is Enhancing Lives at Oakwood Manor
Innovation means creating meaningful opportunities for residents to connect, engage, and thrive. With support from the New Horizons for Seniors Program grant, we’ve added new tools—including a SMART Board, interactive projector, and high-definition television—to make daily life more inclusive, engaging, and enjoyable.
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Discover the Joy of Senior Living
At Optima Living, we know that choosing senior care is a personal and emotional decision—one that often leads to greater peace of mind, connection, and renewed independence. Episode 18 of Optima Living TV explores the top reasons families across Alberta and British Columbia choose our communities and the joy the right environment can bring.
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Shaping the Future of Seniors Care in Alberta
Optima Living is proud to launch the Optima Living PhD Graduate Award for Innovation in Seniors Living at the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Nursing, strengthening our partnership and advancing innovation, knowledge, and care in seniors living.
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Your Senior Years, Your Way: Planning a Life That Reflects You
Ageing is a season of growth, joy, and new possibilities. At Optima Living, we believe it’s a time to celebrate experience, purpose, and independence. With the right support and planning, seniors can continue living confidently and meaningfully at every stage of care.
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How to Talk to With Parents About Moving to a Senior Living Community
Bringing up the idea of moving to a senior living community with your parents can be emotional and delicate. It is a significant life transition that involves change, uncertainty, and often a mix of emotions.
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Sweetgrass offers Memory Care, Assisted Living, and Independent Living options. Suites are one bedroom or studio, with multiple layouts and lift options.
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