How Many More Summers Will You Have With Your Parents?

It’s easy to take time for granted. The days blur, summers come and go… and for many of us caring for aging parents, the season slips by before we’ve had a chance to simply be present with them.

In Canada, the average life expectancy is 84 for women and 80 for men—but what truly remains isn’t measured in years. It’s measured in seasons.

Ask yourself: How many more summers do we have together?

Our memory-making time is fading—often without us realizing it. Instead of rushing through your to-do list, what if this summer you chose to lean in, disconnect from the fast pace of life, and embrace the season with your parents?

Here are a few ways to slow down and create lasting moments:

🌿 Enjoy a picnic in a local park

📖 Record family stories together — a living history

☕ Share a simple afternoon tea on the porch

🌊 Visit a waterfront or farmers market

🎥 Watch an old favourite movie together

📚 Go through family photo albums and reminisce

These moments become precious memories. One summer… becomes one story your heart will hold forever.

This season, be intentional. Choose connection. The time is now.

SHERI GODFREY | OWNER SENIOR TRANSITIONS