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# 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)

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## [Should I stay or should I go? Hear from a gerontologist!](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go-hear-from-a-gerontologist)

November 15, 2021

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<https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go-hear-from-a-gerontologist>

## [What are my senior living options?](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/what-are-my-senior-living-options)

October 18, 2021

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## [How do I know if it’s time to consider a retirement home or senior living?](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/how-do-i-know-if-its-time-to-consider-a-retirement-home-or-senior-living)

October 04, 2021

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## [Debunking common retirement home myths](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/debunking-common-retirement-home-myths)

 Aug 16, 2021

Is it true? Discover the top 11 most common myths about retirement homes. Some of them may surprise you!

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## [Tour Checklist](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/tour-checklist)

 Aug 02, 2021

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## [Take charge of your heart health with the Heart and Stroke Foundation](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/take-charge-of-your-heart-health-with-the-heart-and-stroke-foundation)

 Jul 19, 2021

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