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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)

<https://blog.aspiralife.ca/hubfs/Aspira_Guides/The%20Essential%20Guide%20to%20Senior%20Living.pdf>

## [When is Assisted Living Needed?](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/when-is-assisted-living-needed)

November 29, 2024

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<https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/when-is-assisted-living-needed>

## [My aging parents need more help ... now what?](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/my-aging-parents-need-more-help-now-what)

March 01, 2023

[Intergenerational](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/tag/intergenerational)

<https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/my-aging-parents-need-more-help-now-what>

## [Top tips to help seniors reach their health goals](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/top-tips-to-help-seniors-reach-their-health-goals)

October 26, 2022

[Helpful Guides](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/tag/helpful-guides)

<https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/top-tips-to-help-seniors-reach-their-health-goals>

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## [Myth Buster: What is the social life at a retirement home like?](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/myth-buster-what-is-the-social-life-at-a-retirement-home-like)

 Feb 21, 2022

Life at a retirement home is what you make it. Whether that means you fill your days by going to the daily activities, in your suite with a good book, exploring the local town, or visiting with friends in one of the lounges.

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<https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/our-residents-tell-us-all-the-time-moving-to-retirement-living-sooner-is-better-than-later>

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## [Our residents tell us all the time, moving to retirement living sooner is better than later](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/our-residents-tell-us-all-the-time-moving-to-retirement-living-sooner-is-better-than-later)

 Jan 17, 2022

“I should have moved sooner.” We’ve heard this phrase a hundred times from the residents who live with us.

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

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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)

 Nov 15, 2021

Deciding whether or not to move from your home is less about the material home and more about the future you see for yourself, according to gerontologist Janice Goldmintz.

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<https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/debunking-common-retirement-home-myths>

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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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<https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/tour-checklist>

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

 Aug 02, 2021

Get our expert’s advice on the top things you should consider during your tour. Then, compare your senior living options and ensure you get the information you need using our free tour checklist.

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<https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/do-retirement-homes-allow-pets>

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## [Do retirement homes allow pets?](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/do-retirement-homes-allow-pets)

 Jul 12, 2021

Your pet has been your loyal companion for many years, it’s like family. The good news is that there are retirement residences that welcome pets, letting you keep your best friend at your side.

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<https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/6-tips-for-moving-into-a-senior-living-community-with-your-pet>

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## [6 tips for moving into a senior living community with your pet](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/6-tips-for-moving-into-a-senior-living-community-with-your-pet)

 Jun 07, 2021

You’ve found your new home, now you want to make sure your pet loves it as much as you do. These 6 tips will help ensure you both have a smooth transition.

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<https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/hear-from-an-expert-in-seniors-downsizing>

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## [Expert advice on seniors downsizing](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/hear-from-an-expert-in-seniors-downsizing)

 May 17, 2021

Author Margo Salnek, a 15-year expert in seniors’ downsizing and the CEO and founder of Move Seniors Lovingly, gives practical advice for seniors and their families who are downsizing.

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## [5 tips to make the most of retirement living](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/senior-living-tips-and-resources/5-tips-to-make-the-most-of-retirement-living)

 Apr 19, 2021

So you moved into a senior living residence, now what? Make the most of your new home with these 5 tips!

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