--- title: Senior living tips & resources | Helpful Guides description: Helpful Guides | Sienna Senior Living’s senior living tips & resources provides insights and key information to navigate senior living options and the things you’ll want to know before and after moving to your new home. --- CONTACT US **0800 920 2222** Search Sienna [CONTACT US](https://www.aspiralife.ca/contact-us/)     **[1-866-959-4848](tel:+18669594848)** [![Aspira-logo-lockup-RGB](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Aspira%20Logos/Aspira-logo-lockup-RGB.png?width=3368&height=1403&name=Aspira-logo-lockup-RGB.png "Aspira-logo-lockup-RGB")](https://www.aspiralife.ca/) - [Our Locations](https://www.aspiralife.ca/our-locations) - [Find your Local Community](https://www.aspiralife.ca/our-locations) - [Living Options](https://www.aspiralife.ca/living-options) - [Seniors Apartments](https://www.aspiralife.ca/living-options/seniors-apartments/) - [Independent Living](https://www.aspiralife.ca/living-options/independent-living/) - [Assisted Living](https://www.aspiralife.ca/living-options/assisted-living/) - [Respite Care](https://www.aspiralife.ca/living-options/respite-care/) - [Memory Care](https://www.aspiralife.ca/living-options/memory-care/) - [Plan Your Move](https://www.aspiralife.ca/plan-your-move) - [How to Get Started](https://www.aspiralife.ca/plan-your-move/how-to-get-started/) - [Feature Webinars](https://www.aspiralife.ca/Plan-Your-Move/Feature-Webinars) - [Affordable Options](https://www.aspiralife.ca/plan-your-move/affordable-options/) - [FAQs](https://www.aspiralife.ca/plan-your-move/faqs/) - [About Us](https://www.aspiralife.ca/about-us) - [Essence of Aspira](https://www.aspiralife.ca/about-us/essence-of-aspira) - [Our Blogs](https://www.aspiralife.ca/about-us/our-blogs/) - [Leadership Team](https://www.aspiralife.ca/About-Us/Leadership-Team) - [Quality](https://www.aspiralife.ca/About-Us/Quality) Search Sienna [![DSC05039_Aug14](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/DSC05039_Aug14.jpg?width=1600&height=900&name=DSC05039_Aug14.jpg "DSC05039_Aug14")](https://www.siennaliving.ca) # Senior living tips & resources ## [The Essential Guide to Senior Living](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/hubfs/Aspira_Guides/The%20Essential%20Guide%20to%20Senior%20Living.pdf) August 14, 2025 [The Essential Guide to Senior Living](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/hubfs/Aspira_Guides/The%20Essential%20Guide%20to%20Senior%20Living.pdf) ## [Tips to help you become a centenarian](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/tips-to-help-you-become-a-centenarian) April 02, 2025 [Centenarians](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/tag/centenarians) ## [Tips for choosing the right senior apartment](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/tips-for-choosing-the-right-senior-apartment) December 02, 2024 [Retirement](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/tag/retirement) ## [Why transition to a retirement living community?](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/why-transition-to-a-retirement-living-community) December 02, 2024 [Retirement](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/tag/retirement) ![Aspira-Photo-Hand-Painting-04-LR (2)](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/hubfs/Aspira-Photo-Hand-Painting-04-LR%20(2).jpg "Aspira-Photo-Hand-Painting-04-LR (2)") ### Featured Stories Filter By Categories - [Wellness Tips](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/tag/wellness-tips) - [Webinar video series](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/tag/webinar-video-series) - [Retirement](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/tag/retirement) - [Senior Living Options](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/tag/senior-living-options) - [Moving Tips](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/tag/moving-tips) - [Looking for a loved one](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/tag/looking-for-a-loved-one) - [Finance Tips](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/tag/finance-tips) - [Looking for myself](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/tag/looking-for-myself) - [pets](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/tag/pets) [Waterford Barrie Retirement Residence](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/tag/waterford-barrie-retirement-residence) ## [Choosing a retirement residence in Barrie](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/choosing-a-retirement-residence-in-barrie) Nov 29, 2024 When choosing senior living in Barrie, Ontario, it is important to know that the city combines natural beauty with urban convenience. Located about 90 kilometres north of Toronto and easily accessible via Highway 400, Barrie offers ... [Retirement](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/tag/retirement) ## [When is Assisted Living Needed?](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/when-is-assisted-living-needed) Nov 29, 2024 Leaving home and transitioning to Assisted Living can be a challenging and emotional choice for a senior and their loved ones. Recognizing when it’s time for this change typically involves mindfully planning ahead of time ... [Retirement](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/tag/retirement) ## [How to build healthy habits that last](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/how-to-build-healthy-habits-that-last) Jan 08, 2024 In a world where retirement signifies a new beginning, understanding how to nurture our health and happiness becomes pivotal. 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