Over the holidays, we’ll be celebrating communities where every person feels at home. Throughout the year, we’ve shared moments of care, belonging, and joy across our communities. And these connections are what bring our purpose to life. In the spirit of the season, Optima Living Principal Farid Damji would like to share a holiday message on behalf of all of us at Optima. We invite you to watch and join us in spreading warmth and kindness this season from all of us at Optima Living. Merry Christmas and happy holidays.

Across Optima Living communities, many of our residents and team members are celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa, while others are choosing this time to reflect on the year behind us. We are thankful for all the people that make our communities feel like home, creating that sense of belonging. From all of us at Optima Living, we hope the holidays are filled with moments of warmth and comfort.

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.

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.

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.