With the COVID-19 crisis, have you adopted online shopping? Here are some tips for safe shopping from Chateau Glengarry offers relaxed, safe, AFFORDABLE and comfortable retirement living and
respite care in a beautiful setting in Eastern Ontario.

2022 September 16 / May

How to shop online securely?

With the COVID-19 crisis, have you adopted online shopping? Here are some tips for safe shopping:

  • Learn how to spot a scam. Offers that sound too good to be true, websites that lack a professional design and requests for banking information when your cart is still empty are all red flags.
  • Confirm the company is legitimate. Check Canada’s Business Registries to find out if the company is listed, and visit the Office of Consumer Affairs website to find out whether any complaints have been filed against it. If it’s not a Canadian business, look for mention of it on other websites and confirm whether it has a good reputation by reading customer reviews.

COVID-19 crisis, have you adopted online shopping safely

  • Read the return policies beforehand. Find out whether the company offers exchanges, returns or reimbursements and under what conditions. This will help you avoid unpleasant surprises if there’s an issue with your purchase. A lack of clearly stated policies is a sign you should shop elsewhere.
  • Double-check before you pay. Make sure the website’s URL begins with “https” and has a closed padlock or unbroken key icon beside it. Confirm the price of each item and the total cost (including taxes and shipping fees) before you enter your credit card information.

Finally, remember that you should never provide unnecessary personal details, such as your social insurance number, when shopping online.

Chateau Glengarry offers relaxed, safe, AFFORDABLE and comfortable retirement living and respite care in a beautiful setting in Eastern Ontario. For more information or to book a tour, call Diane at 613-525-4440 or email: manager@chateauglengarry.com; info@chateauglengarry.ca.

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Chateau Glengarry offers relaxed, safe, AFFORDABLE and comfortable retirement living and respite care in a beautiful setting in Eastern Ontario. For more information or to book a tour, call Diane at 613-525-4440 or email: manager@chateauglengarry.com;info@chateauglengarry.ca.

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2022 November 05

We pay attention to residents' Dietary Needs, According to Diabetes Canada, one in three Canadians are diabetic or pre-diabetic. Research shows that for those in the 65+ age bracket, the prevalence of this disease is even higher. The overall health of seniors with diabetes can be impacted by many variables that our staff needs to consider. Many of our residents at Chateau Glengarry live with this condition, and we aim to consistently provide the best care to prevent, control, and manage diabetes. What’s our approach? Read on to find out. Every one of our seniors with diabetes has dietary needs and we plan our menu to meet these. We make sure they are receiving sufficient proteins, vegetables and healthy fats. To make the food more appealing, we like to incorporate as much seasonal fresh harvest from our local producers as possible. And we either limit or avoid food we know can trigger a rise in blood sugar levels. We pride ourselves on staying abreast of new research and technologies that can help our residents. With this lovely lady, we introduced her to a new, innovative sensor and glucometer called the FreeStyle Libre that allowed her to avoid the constant finger-pricking she previously underwent to check her blood sugar levels. As most of you know, monitoring the B/S is crucial to optimizing a person’s insulin levels. Along with this new tool, and regular and balanced meals, we were able to work with this lovely lady to stabilize her B/S. As a result, she has more freedom to relax and enjoy her new home. If you or your loved one is living with diabetes and considering moving to an independent living facility like ours, be sure to ask questions related to diabetes-specific care. After all, quality of life, comfort, and top-notch care is the priority, isn’t it? We think so!