In the Media
Share Your Life Story With a Living Obituary
October 02, 2017 -
Many of us have the desire to share our life stories, passing on wisdom, values and experiences to next generations. One way you can take a proactive approach to creating your legacy is with a “Living Obituary.” Unlike a regular obituary which is normally written by a loved one after your passing, a living obit…
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Navigating the Neighbourhood: What’s Hot in Cambie Village
September 15, 2017 -
By Lise Boullard Yes, Opal’s luxury residence is set to offer so many amenities and activities (from a spa to cooking, yoga and TaiChi classes), that residents and their families might not find a reason to ever leave. But when they do want to go for a stroll, a short drive or a bike ride,…
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Children Light Up Retirees’ Lives in British “Old People’s Home for Four Year Olds”
September 15, 2017 -
Boundless curiosity, play and a sense of wonder … If only we could all enjoy the giddy energy of a four-year-old (minus the temper tantrums, of course). Now, in a small social experiment, a British TV series charmingly named “Old People’s Home for Four Year Olds” is exploring the effect of a group of young,…
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A Family Affair: The Rebirth of Intergenerational Living
September 15, 2017 -
: Intergenerational living, where grandparents, parents and their grandkids live under the same roof, has been a common practice in many cultures for centuries. But in today’s North American society, where independence is celebrated and living miles away from family is often the norm, the tradition, and its many benefits, has gone by the wayside….
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OPAL making a difference: on the Front Cover of The Province
May 29, 2017 -
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Read MoreOPAL in Vancouver Sun and The Province NEWS: Purchaser who bought for his mom and for his in-laws goes in the news
May 24, 2017 -
Original Articles available here, including an embedded live video interview: Vancouver Sun The Province Thank you to Douglas Guest and his mother, Michele Guest, for being such avid believers and ambassadors, so proactively helping to raise awareness about this new living arrangement that fulfilled all of his families’ dreams! Content copied from the articles: A…
Read MoreOPAL’s average age is 65, in contrast with industry average of 87
March 08, 2017 -
Element receives excavation permit for OPAL project Tuesday, February 14, 2017 The City of Vancouver has issued an excavation permit to Element Lifestyle Retirement Inc. (Element) for OPAL, the developer’s flagship retirement residence in Cambie Village. Construction on OPAL is completely financed and construction is scheduled to begin immediately after a ground-breaking ceremony on February…
Read MoreIndustry News -Journal on Active Aging
March 01, 2017 -
Construction begins on innovative Canadian community Element Lifestyle Retirement’s flagship residence, OPAL by elementTM, broke ground in Vancouver, Canada, in February 2017 with a ceremony signifying the start of construction. Once complete, the aging-in-place community will span an entire city block on the city’s West Side. OPAL’s design combines with Element’s intergenerational approach to create…
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Featured in the Vancouver Sun: OPAL by element’s revolutionary and innovative model is catching the attention of major news media journalists
January 20, 2017 -
Opal’s new ‘aging-in-place’ residency set to rise in Cambie Village KATHLEEN FREIMOND More from Kathleen Freimond Published on: January 20, 2017 | Last Updated: January 20, 2017 9:59 AM PST An artist’s rendering of OPAL by element, a project from OPAL Retirement Inc. and OPAL Development Limited Partnership in Vancouver Sun.Choose a special brew in…
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Vancouver’s Profile Of Excellence: OPAL by element featured by exclusive invitation
January 17, 2017 -
By invitation, OPAL is featured in 2017 Vancouver Profiles of Excellence, published by Glacier Media Group. Element is honored for its revolutionary, innovative concept that does away with the conventional model of retirement residences, or nursing and senior homes. OPAL by element, the first intergenerational residence to provide Independent Living, Assisted Living and Complex Care,…
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