Blog
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…
Sep 24, 2025
Fall Wellness Routines: How Retirement Living in BC Supports Healthy Senior Habits
As the summer winds down and the leaves begin to turn, fall invites a return to routine — a natural rhythm that can be both comforting and motivating. For many,…
Sep 15, 2025
A Career with Purpose: Meet Krysta Robins, Community Relations Manager at Berwick Qualicum Beach
Do you ever wonder how someone gets to their current position? Community Relations Manager Krysta Robins’ passion for travel led her to a decade in global tourism and hospitality, including…
Sep 10, 2025
When is the Right Time to Downsize? Expert Retirement Living Advice for BC Seniors
We recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Melanie Murray, founder of NextStep Advisory Solutions, to talk about what individuals and families should consider when thinking about downsizing and…
Aug 20, 2025
Summer Wellness for Seniors in BC: How to Stay Cool, Active and Energized
As we soak in the final weeks of summer here at Berwick—whether you’re enjoying the ocean breezes on Vancouver Island or the warm sunshine in Kamloops—it’s the perfect time to…
Aug 05, 2025
Intergenerational Gardening in Parksville: Berwick Retirement Community’s Green Thumb Project
Berwick Parksville is thankful for a Government of Canada grant called New Horizons for Seniors Program 2024.2025. Part of the grant is being used for a new project called Green…
Jul 14, 2025
Love and Companionship in Retirement: How Couples Thrive at Berwick Communities
Romance doesn’t end with age—it simply evolves. At Berwick, and in the lives of many older adults, “date night” continues to thrive in all its beautiful, creative, and comfortable…
Jun 25, 2025
Intergenerational Programming at Berwick Comox Valley: Connecting Seniors and Youth
At Berwick Comox Valley, we’re always looking for meaningful ways to bring people together. Last fall, we had the pleasure of welcoming Ann Brown, the Intergenerational Connector in the Comox…
Jun 09, 2025
Eco-Friendly Retirement Living in Victoria, BC: Sustainability at Berwick Royal Oak
At Berwick Royal Oak, we believe in living with purpose—and for resident Terry Dance-Bennink, that purpose includes protecting the natural beauty that surrounds us. As chair of our Climate Action…
May 28, 2025
From Bedtime Story to Published Book: Creative Retirement Living at Berwick by the Sea, Campbell River
The supportive and peaceful environment created by the Berwick by the Sea team provides the perfect space for residents to explore their passions and live life to the…
May 21, 2025
Photography in Retirement: A Resident’s Personal Journey at Berwick Parksville
Louise Manley’s journey with photography has never been about chasing perfection or using the most expensive gear — it’s been about capturing meaningful, candid moments that might otherwise be…
May 13, 2025
The Berwick Banter Podcast: How Campbell River’s Retirement Community Found Its Voice
They say timing is everything and Pat Palmer, Active Living Manager, is proof of that! She bought the equipment to start a Berwick podcast 5 years ago, but the residents…