A senior citizen student stares at a computer screen

Top Reasons Why Seniors Love Facebook

Indeed, Facebook has transformed the world. What once was a humdrum college dorm room 2004 startup — an online hangout for college students to get to know each other easier — has evolved into the world’s biggest international community – and yes, it’s free, and always will be. In Facebook, ideas spread incredibly fast to [...]

Affectionate senior woman with her pet dog

8 Ways Pets Improve Senior Living

Whether you have a goldfish, cat, or pooch named smooch, the animal-human bond goes well beyond its immediate benefits. In recent years scientists have only have begun to seriously explore the mental, emotional, and physical benefits pets bring to our daily lives. Of course, when we think of puppies and kittens we often think of [...]

saving_and_retirement

Infographic: Retiring in Canada

Have you saved enough to live out your ‘Golden Years’? Do YOU know the best cities to retire in Canada? If you’re still looking for a clear answer, look no further. The Uptown renders Statistics Canada’s own Jonathan Halliwell easy-to-follow infographic; serving up all the answers to your questions and more!

St Jacobs Market in Waterloo

Why The St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market Is Our Grocery Rockstar

One of the many perks of being a resident of The Uptown in Waterloo is the close proximity and convenience of the very popular St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market. Open Thursday and Saturday all year round, Canada’s largest Farmers’ Market is a one-stop shop with hundreds of different vendor items to purchase. Outside during peak season, [...]

life lease - retirement living

Win A Cruise! Join Us And Visit Our Presentation

Help The Uptown count down the days until our 2013 launch! Stop by, check out our life sized presentations and discover what it’s like to own one of our exquisite life lease units in the flesh…Even if it’s just for a little while. One in every five people will have the opportunity to win a [...]

Real Time Web Analytics