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GARRISON GREEN BY UNITED ACTIVE LIVING

Garrison Green is a move into a new way of life for seniors, one that renews their love of living. Seniors here truly are active—and enjoy being so—because there are so many different things for them to do. You see seniors here who are obviously enjoying the life they live together. Family members and residents are glowing in their praise of the vibrant life here. It's a place that brings out the best in people.

TRICO LIVINGWELL

A superlative midrise showing a company that’s fervently progressive in anticipating the needs of today’s seniors into the coming years. It's the kind of seniors’ building you definitely want to move to. People are effusive about it and run out of adjectives in their reviews.

GARRISON GREEN BY UNITED ACTIVE LIVING

Phenomenal place to have a connection with aging adults & have conversations about the words "old" and "creativity" Awesome inspirational place to visit. Awesome inspirational people to visit too!

Exceptional community! My mom and dad have lived there since 2013. The staff treats them with such kindness. It's as if my parents were their parents. Thank you very much, Garrison Green! I am so fond of this place that I volunteer there, showing movies and leading sing-a-longs with my dad.

TRICO LIVINGWELL

We moved in into this community after researching similar facilities. The common areas are beautiful. Our unit is spacious, modern and beautiful. But most of all we are very impressed with the kindness of the staff. Always willing to help and accommodate all needs. They went beyond expectations when we had a delay in our moving in date. We were touched and are very grateful.

We moved my 90-year-old mother into Trico LivingWell in July 2023 into Assisted Living in the Birch building. We had searched online and found 35 different retirement complexes in southwest Calgary and physically toured 7 of them. Trico was the clear top choice for us. It is a very new facility and is designed with seniors in mind. The interior is inviting, the main floor (where the dining room and most programs are located) is bright, has high ceilings, and feels very open. Inside the suites, it is very quiet, since the building is made of concrete, not wood. There is a small park nearby and my Mom loves to watch out the window whenever a young family is playing there. She enjoys immensely the various programs at Trico, especially the senior’s physical activity classes that she goes to two times a day most days in the Wellness Centre. She says how friendly all of the residents are, and that the staff are all very nice. The food is outstanding! When we visit her weekly she literally thanks us every time, for finding this place for her. I believe that since she has been at Trico she has become sharper mentally and she is even happier than her usual self. I think that the Trico environment and programs have contributed to that. We are so grateful to Kelsey Clarke, Executive Director. I am not sure I can explain this properly, but she was like a ‘calming oasis’ or ‘bright lighthouse’ for us when we were going through the busy process of relocating my mother. Kelsey was always there for us happily touring us through the building and programs. She is extremely pleasant, welcoming, and a wealth of knowledge. She is passionate about what she does and really cares about people, and you can feel this when you meet with her.

Trico has gone above and beyond in caring for my father after he experienced a couple of medical incidents. Everyone - from the housekeeping staff, and the front desk, to the nursing staff and the care aids to the dining room staff - everyone has been so helpful and professional. We just had another celebration in the family dining room and it was exceptional - a seriously better meal than I often get in restaurants. Chef Liana accommodated a number of food allergies and sensitivities and created an exciting and delicious tasting menu for us, perfectly executed by her staff. So glad that my father can be at Trico! Moving a family member to a senior’s residence is an emotional time. We worked with Brandie to understand what Trico LivingWell offered and, after seeing some other options, it was obvious that Trico LivingWell was the top choice. Brandie was absolutely wonderful – so knowledgeable and patient with all of my questions! The facility is beautiful to see and is constructed and run to standards that I suspect few others can match (check out the info on the Well Standard on their website). My father felt at home from the first visit. All of the other staff we have interacted with have also been great – from the front desk to the artist in the creativity lounge to staff in the dining room. I highly recommend that you consider Trico LivingWell. We also celebrated a landmark birthday Dad in the private dining room at Trico LivingWell. I met with Chef Liana to inform her of family allergies, food intolerances, and preferences – there were many and she was not fazed at all. We asked her to be creative and my goodness, did she deliver! Delicious and creative appies, lovely main course, and all beautifully presented. I loved that Chef Liana introduced her staff to us and that each dish was explained. The chocolate pate with passion fruit gelee was the perfect end to our little feast. Most importantly, Dad felt he could not have had a nicer birthday dinner. Thank you, Chef Liana, the other chefs, Maria, the servers, and everyone who made our experience so memorable!

Over the past months since Trico Livingwell opened, Sharon and I have visited with six members of their team at very stages of planning the next move in our retirement. On one occasion, the Director of Health walked us through all of the steps to work with AHS even though they were a private residence. We then reserved a four day visit with our cat and were so impressed. On arrival, we were guided through the underground garage and met at the parking stall by Kelsey with a cart to help us get installed. Even other residents went out of their way to be welcoming. We met the General Manager who brought us a delightful Coffee plant for the suite and to take home. We had to leave early and they waved the fees. After six months of research, we are now two weeks away from moving into our new home. The ever-present help and guidance of Brandie and Cathy and every staff member we have met has made it such a smooth transition.

My Mom moved into Trico LivingWell just over a month ago and it has been wonderful. The building is so bright and welcoming and the staff are polite and accommodating - even with all of our questions and phone calls. Kelsey and Elma are very professional and made the move seem much less stressful than we had thought it would be. The staff knew my Mom’s name from the moment she arrived and were so great at helping her adjust to a new environment - which was a little scary for her because of her dementia. I can’t say enough about the staff and quality of care - it’s amazing.

GARRISON GREEN BY UNITED ACTIVE LIVING

At United Active Living, we pride ourselves on being a place where older adults can experience new firsts every day. We actively build and foster community, tailoring programs and services to your interests to cultivate authentic connections among neighbours and with our friendly and talented team. There’s no such thing as a standard experience at United - we deliver unique experiences based on what you want to see and do. From certified kinesiologists to professionally trained artists, opportunities for active living and creative expression are around every corner. We also build meaningful experiences through established partnerships with organizations like the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, Lunchbox Theatre, Mount Royal University, Honens, Calgary Jazz Orchestra and many more. Our monthly program calendar is unmatched. United delivers a leading approach to memory care - United Minds - which integrates individuals living with dementia or cognitive impairment into our community and focuses on the unique abilities and interests of each person rather than limitations. In our community, couples and individuals thrive. We complement our program and service offerings with larger-than-average suites with your choice of kitchen or kitchenette and convenient amenities like underground parking, a la carte dining, and in-suite laundry. United Active Living is committed to transforming your experience of aging. We can't wait to meet you.

TRICO LIVINGWELL

Trico LivingWell is a retirement community in South Calgary offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care for older adults. Trico LivingWell is the first retirement community in Canada to pursue a WELL v2 Certification, a performance-based rating system for buildings with features that enhance health and wellness. Through intentional design, Trico LivingWell empowers residents to live their best life through a holistic health, empathetic and personalized approach to aging.

GARRISON GREEN BY UNITED ACTIVE LIVING

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TRICO LIVINGWELL

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