Touchmark at Wedgewood - Retirement Community Brochure by Touchmark

THE {FULL} LIFE

Touchmark at Wedgewood EDMONTON, ALBERTA

COLOR{FULL} Welcome to Touchmark at Wedgewood. Come stroll the colorful grounds and many walking trails within our gated, 24-acre, full-service retirement community. Rest by cascading waterfalls, fountains, and bubbling rock boulders dotting the community. Opened in late 2005, Touchmark at Wedgewood is conveniently located off 184th Street and Lessard Road and offers you all the charm and amenities of a self-contained village. Tee off at 10; join a winetasting social; or share private moments with special friends. It’s all here: • Comfortable bungalows and suites • Hospitality services • Fulfilling activities • Home-style dining • Fascinating neighbours • A continuum of care

Welcome to greater Edmonton. Edmonton is one of North America’s top major cities known for its quality of life. Within minutes of your door is a vibrant arts and culture community with a symphony orchestra; art galleries; opera, ballet and dance companies, plus dramatic theatres. Known as Canada’s Festival City, Edmonton offers over 30 annual festivals and many exciting destinations just waiting to be explored: • Art Gallery of Alberta • Fort Edmonton Park • Alberta Legislature Building • Muttart Conservatory • University of Alberta • Rutherford House—the home of Alberta’s first premier • West Edmonton Mall • Royal Alberta Museum • Victoria Golf Course • TELUS World of Science - Edmonton • Winspear Centre • Citadel Theatre • Edmonton Queen Riverboat • Jasper National Park—just a few hours away

We invite you to sample the full flavor and color of Touchmark at Wedgewood, a community designed for living life to its fullest.

“I love the fact that I don’t have to cook or shop for groceries. The food here is tasty and varied; my health has improved so much. I like being greeted by name by staff and others—a neat touch. I am more than comfortable here.” – Terry Owens, resident

HOME CHOICES Whether you’re looking for a luxurious bungalow or a spacious suite closer to friends and services, we have choices to fit your style and budget.

Bungalow Our ravine-edge bungalows feature vaulted ceilings and other pleasing architectural details. Ranging in size from 1,368 square feet to 2,022 square feet, these luxurious homes feature spacious great rooms, handsome master suites, generous covered entries, and deep garages. Hardwood, tile, and granite enhance each bungalow. Suite Living You have more than 40 choices in floor plans: studios, one, two, or three bedrooms with one or two bathrooms. Suites range from 402 to 1,300 square feet of living space. Each comes with a kitchen, housekeeping, utilities, and cable.

“From day one everyone at our new home has made our life really enjoyable. Everything is so wonderfully planned. … We receive and appreciate the services we have daily: our excellent meals in the dining room with staff that complement the meals, the cleaning of our accommodations by thorough cleaning staff, the competent front office staff who check on us daily. This wonderful home takes our worries away and leaves us very secure and able to enjoy life.”

– Peggy Hayes, resident

“We like the location! We have the convenience of going to the main building if we want or across the street for the services provided over there. We are fortunate enough not to have to use any of the available services as of yet.” – Rita and Lawrence Steffler, residents

CARE AND LIFESTYLE OPTIONS You may be active and want to continue your independent lifestyle here, or you may be experiencing health issues that require a greater level of assistance. Whatever your health now—or in the future—we offer a continuum of care. Independent Living More time to fully enjoy life! You will appreciate a choice of plans that liberate you from the chores of home and yard maintenance, housekeeping, and meal preparation.

physician visits. Touchmark is proud to work with Alberta Health Services (AHS) in the operation of its Health Services Neighbourhood. Admissions to Touchmark are coordinated through AHS Continuing Care Access (CCA).

Assisted Living The distinctive difference in our assisted living program is the thorough assessment of each individual’s needs and preferences. Health services, caregiving assistance, and meal options are tailored to support residents to their highest level of independence.

Memory Care Memory care at Touchmark is a viable choice for people living with Alzheimer’s and other types of demntia. The welcoming neighbourhood in The Grande features a secure, intentional design with an open floor plan, warm colors, a garden courtyard, and private studio apartments with accessible ensuites. Touchmark is a certified Best Friends™ environment where compassionate caregivers focus on building meaningful relationships with each resident.

Long-term Care Touchmark’s continuing care program is designed for individuals who need long-term assistance, including 24-hour nursing support and scheduled Best Friends™ and

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A LIFE ENRICHED, A LIFE FULFILLED We truly believe that a full life is available to anyone—no matter one’s age. Touchmark simply ensures you have the unique tools, opportunities, and community support to bring your personal vision to life. A lot of people are talking about our Full Life Wellness & Life Enrichment Program™. It has won national and international awards for the unique way it helps people enrich their daily lives. Plus, team members have received in-depth training, and many are certified as Geriatric Wellness instructors. Our Full Life program encourages each of us to take control of our own health and happiness through key areas, including health and fitness, lifelong learning, volunteerism, creative arts, and spiritual well-being. A Full Life: It’s more than a program; it’s a way of life here.

Residents and team members create an exciting calendar of classes, events, excursions, and activities. Some of our favorites include: • Stepping Out walking program • Legacy: document your memories • Bridge and cribbage • Hiking Club • Writing group • Opera Club • Knit & Kaboodle • Golf Club • Garden Club • Wii Bowling • Men’s fitness class • Happy hour • Floor curling • Brain Builders group • Keep Fit classes • Stretch & Balance classes • Glee Club • Quilting group • Lunch ’n Learns

ON-SITE AMENITIES AND HOSPITALITY SERVICES

“Our children decided that we should make a move, and we agreed. … Now that we are at Touchmark we are so happy we made the decision. We love so many things about Touchmark, whether it is the nice, bright hallways, the friendly and thoughtful staff, or that we can leave on a trip and not worry about a thing.” – Laurel and Horst David, residents

• Private, gated community on 24 acres • Chef-prepared, restaurant-style dining • Special event catering options • Able to accommodate some special diets • Housekeeping • Scheduled transportation • Touch Cuts Salon • Esthetician • Massage therapy • Computer Business Office • Library, game room, and theatre • Convenience store and Ravine Café • Nondenominational church services • Guest suites • Regional trail system • Heart Smart gym • Personal trainers • Underground parking and car wash • Pharmacy services • Mobile dental clinic • Podiatrist; blood-pressure clinic • Art studio • Raised garden beds

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“Touchmark is an extraordinary

Leanne Gugenheimer Executive Director, Touchmark at Wedgewood

place to live. We enjoy the

“The comment I hear most often is that it’s the exceptional people living and working at Touchmark that makes this community stand out from the rest.”

friendships we have made with staff and residents. We are delighted to call this home!” – Don and Gerry Smailes, residents

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A MESSAGE FROM ... Werner G. Nistler, Jr. Founder and CEO of Touchmark “I’d like you to know Touchmark is a family-owned business with more than 30 years of experience. We manage the communities we build. And we build each community as if we were going to live in it.”

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