It's All about YOUR Choices

Kingsway Arms at Elgin Lodge in Port Elgin is now opening up its facilities to senior adults who are still living out in the community but who want to be able to access a variety of retirement living amenities.

The Monarch Club welcomes everyone to take advantage of the variety of services being offered and it's all about choices.

Swimming and Exercise

Warm-water pool features Aqua Fit classes

For those who want to access the warm-water pool and participate in Aqua Fit Exercise classes, it's now possible to do it on a drop-in basis.  "We are also offering strength and conditioning training for seniors at our Wellness Centre, adjacent to the pool," explains Marketing Director, Nancy McGrath.  "People can come in two or three times a week and take part in the program."

Whether it's on a drop-in basis or taking out a membership in the Monarch Club, it is all about lifestyle and have choices that enhance the quality of life and maintaining independence as long as possible.  Those who choose the membership option will also receive a complimentary choice of a shampoo and cut or aromatherapy massage or lunch or dinner ... again, it's all about choices.

With billiards, card clubs, a bistro, gardening club, matine and moveie nights and special entertainment that includes guest speakers, there is literally something for everyone to enjoy.

 Respite Care

Aging often also brings with it the need for surgery and Kingsway Arms is now offering respite care at its finest.  With 24-hour professional care, a therapeutic pool, delicious meals, a furnished room and visiting physician, there is now no need to go home to an isolated environment where care can present a problem and worry ... worry for the patient and worry for the family.

McGrath explains that, "We have several who have come here, particularly after knee or hip surgery, where they need care but still want to maintain their independence.  We provide a safe and secure environment where patients in respite receive that much-needed care and attention."

Short-term Visits

For those residents who have visiting family, finding accommodation can often present a problem.  Kingsway Arms now keeps a number of furnished rooms available for visiting family members, where they can be close to a relative or parent living in the facility, have meals with as a family and socialize.

For younger families who have the responsibility of caring for an older person but who also want to vacation in the area, Kingsway offers short-term accommodation.  For instance, a younger family with an elderly parent, can vacation in the area and bring their parent with them.  

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The parent can stay at Kingsway, while the younger family members can stay in alternative accommodation such as a cottage.  They can take their parent out during the day and then at night return to the Kingsway knowing a warm, safe and secure environment will be provided in addition to any health care issues.

Phone (519) 389-5457 for more information or drop in at 551 Mary Street in Port Elgin

Bright and airy dining room

State of the Art theatre and lecture room

Billiards and Games room

Low-impact exercise

www.kingswayarms.com

Also see Kingsway Arms-Elgin Lodge is opening its doors to the public and men's night too.

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