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May 27, 2026
5 Signs It Might Be Time to Consider Senior Living
There’s rarely one clear moment. For most families, the question of senior living comes up gradually after a few small things accumulate into something harder to ignore. Here are…
May 26, 2026
A Life Well Lived: Meet Dagmar, a Berwick Retirement Community Resident
At Berwick, one of the greatest privileges we have is getting to know the incredible people who call our communities home. Every resident brings with them a lifetime of experiences,…
May 25, 2026
How to Plan for Your Future in Senior Living When You’re Doing It Solo
If you’re researching senior living on your own, with no partner to compare notes with, or perhaps no adult children weighing in, you’re actually in a stronger position than you…
May 06, 2026
Independent Living vs. Staying in Your Home: An Honest Comparison and Reflection
We are excited to share a recent article written by Karen Bezaire, Community Relations Manager at Berwick Comox Valley. This insightful and honest piece highlights Karen’s biggest takeaways from…
Apr 22, 2026
Pet-Friendly Retirement Living in BC: Meet the Beloved Pets of Berwick Communities
Did you know that April 11th is World Pet Day? For the first time in Berwick history, we celebrated World Pet Day with each Berwick community participating in various…
Mar 11, 2026
Careers in Senior Living: Meet the Culinary Team at Berwick on the Park, Kamloops
Nathan Inouye and Jason Durig at Berwick on the Park, talented in their respective roles as Hospitality Manager and Executive Chef, are nothing short of incredible members of our team…
Feb 11, 2026
Women’s Rights in Canada: A Resident-Led Lecture at Berwick Comox Valley Retirement Community
Residents of Berwick Comox Valley recently had the opportunity to attend this four-week presentation. Asked why she came to approach Active Living about this, Carole said “I took a session…
Jan 14, 2026
Why I Love Working Here: Berwick Royal Oak Housekeeping Manager Marco Gonzales
“Berwick Retirement Communities has felt like my family since Day 1” Before joining the team at Berwick Royal Oak, Marco Gonzales worked in Housekeeping at Bear Mountain Resort for a…
Jan 07, 2026
Environmental Wellness in Retirement: How Berwick Communities in BC Nurture Connection and Purpose
When we talk about wellness for seniors, conversations often focus on physical health, social connection, or mental well-being. But there’s another powerful piece of the puzzle that deserves just as…
Nov 19, 2025
Finding Purpose Through Drama: A Berwick Qualicum Beach Retirement Living Story
In Calgary, Denene Derksen took drama classes in both junior and senior high school. At the University of Calgary, she got a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in directing and…
Nov 04, 2025
Art and Community: How Internationally Renowned Photographer Eiko Jones Connects with Berwick Residents
Eiko Jones’ photographs are on the walls in Berwick Campbell River, Berwick Qualicum Beach and here in Berwick Parksville. ·He also has some larger pieces in Berwick Nanaimo and Royal…
Oct 08, 2025
Virtual Reality for Seniors: How Berwick Retirement Communities are Embracing New Technology
Virtual reality isn’t just for gamers—it’s becoming a powerful tool to help seniors stay connected, engaged, and mentally active in today’s digital world. We sat down with Berwick’s very own…