Various services and supports are coordinated for residents on site through a ‘health concierge.’
Coming in From the Farm Roger and Dianne Treslan are in their 70s, and deciding to retire from the grain farm at Beechy was made “without any hesitation” once they discovered Crossmount. With grandchildren involved in sports, the couple found themselves on the road constantly to stay connected. When Crossmount was just getting started, and the main hall was going up, they drove by and curiosity got the better of Dianne.Thinking it was a riding stable, she called and spoke with Duncan, who explained the concept. Another seed dropped. “We came out, talked to Duncan and Heike and we had such a good feeling, such confidence in them and the plan,” says Dianne.TheTreslans were among the very first residents to buy into the community. “As we got older and started thinking about retiring, I couldn’t stand the idea of moving into the city,” insists Roger. “Going into a condo or apartment, stacked on top of other people, staring out at the building right next to you.
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No way. At Crossmount, you’re out in the country like we’re used to. You’ve got space.” The couple is active and enjoys the “best of both” with a rural setting and proximity to the city and family. With plenty to do on site, they enjoy jaunts around the community in their golf cart.They relish encounters with deer and other wildlife, though Dianne is not crazy about one raven’s obsession with her succulents. The prospect of health supports and financial security as they need it was an important factor in their decision. For the inevitable end, a fact of life the Treslans are practical about, they have the assurance that Crossmount will buy back their home at 90 per cent of their initial purchase price. Enjoying Life with a Secure Future “You don’t know what’s in store,” Roger shrugs. “Any one of us could get sick or get Alzheimer’s. You don’t want to be separated, sent off to live in different places to be looked after,” he says. Saskatoon HOME fall 2018