Optima Living open houses a chance to see if the lifestyle fits

Resident at The Edward, one of 22 Alberta residences operated by Optima Living, calls the move 'pretty close to perfect.'

Reginald Southwood shares his suite at The Edward, run by Optima Living, with his cat, Missy. PHOTO BY DON MOLYNEAUX /Postmedia

Eighty-five-year-old Reginald Southwood’s life has been filled with outdoor adventures, from mountain climbing, to cycling, to skiing to white-water kayaking. He’s travelled the globe as a finance specialist working with OPEC countries, while building family memories in his long-time Calgary home.