The Ultimate Senior Living Guide

Our most recent webinar with the Heart and Stroke Foundation focused on women’s heart and brain health, and specifically on the increased challenges women face in receiving education and treatment around their health.

Ice. Snow. Sleet. Cold. Canadian winters can provide many challenges for seniors. Tasks that once seemed simple, like grocery shopping, putting out the garbage, and visiting friends, can become difficult. Fear of slipping on hidden ice or the challenge of clearing the driveway can seem overwhelming.

“I should have moved sooner.”

How can you ensure you’ll have good brain health as you age?

Eat healthy and be merry — it sounds like a contradiction, but it’s easier than you think. In a recent webinar, registered nutritional consultant Rose Reisman gave her advice on how to stay on track with your health goals this holiday season while still enjoying the things you love.

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.

If you’re looking at your senior living options, you know there is a lot to choose from. Below, we’ve compiled a list of the most common terms used in the senior living sector, their meaning, and who they would best serve.

There are many reasons seniors consider moving to a retirement residence or seniors’ apartment. Some of them may have to do with health and safety concerns, but most have to do with convenience and wanting more time to enjoy the things and the people they love.

Are you starting to wonder if your loved one needs a bit more support? Have you considered asking them about moving to a retirement home or seniors’ apartment?

Assisted living offers residents the security of knowing their care needs will be met in a warm, welcoming environment. In assisted living, care is delivered in the privacy of a resident’s suite. Depending on their needs, residents may receive minimal assistance or an enhanced comprehensive care program. Either way, they are then encouraged to live their life as independently as possible.

What is living in a retirement residence really like? Separate fact from fiction as we debunk the 10 most common retirement myths. Want more information? Download our Guide to Get Started today!

Searching for your new home should be a positive experience. Of course, that doesn’t mean that you won’t have a lot of questions.