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It’s Not About Us: Meeting Our Loved Ones Where They Are
Watching someone you love experience changes in their memory or thinking is one of life's greatest challenges. It can be heartbreaking when they forget conversations, become confused, or see the world differently than they once did. Our instinct is often to correct...
Before and After 70: Why Are We Trying to Change the Person We Love?
It is common for adult children to worry about an aging parent who prefers a quiet life. They may wish their loved one would attend more activities, make new friends, or become more involved in the community. While these desires often come from a place of love, they...
What is the difference between the Retirement Homes Act and the Fixing Long-Term Care Act?
What is the difference between the Retirement Homes Act and the Fixing Long-Term Care Act? The two are often confused because they both relate to seniors housing in Ontario, but they govern completely different types of residences and operate under different...
Fur Babies in Retirement Communities – what happens if someone can no longer care for them?
A common question asked in retirement communities is ‘are you pet friendly?’ Most residences are pet friendly but what a lot of people don’t think about is ‘what are the next steps if I can’t care for my pet anymore?’ No matter what stage you are at in life, our...
More Than a Menu: Dining in Today’s Retirement Communities
When many people think about food in retirement communities, they picture a simple daily menu with limited choices. Today’s retirement communities offer a dining experience that feels much more like a restaurant than a cafeteria. For many residents, meals are not just...
How Do Families Decide Which Retirement Community Is the Best Choice for Their Loved One?
How Do Families Decide Which Retirement Community Is the Best Choice for Their Loved One? For many families, choosing a retirement community for a loved one is one of the most emotional and complex decisions they will ever make. It often comes after a health change, a...
Staff to Resident Ratios in Retirement Communities
Why are staff to resident ratios not the same in all Retirement Communities? This is a question we are asked regularly. Understanding the reasons why this number varies among Retirement Communities is important (especially those with assisted living or memory care...
Moving to a Retirement Community: More Than “Just Another Move”
For many seniors, transitioning to a retirement community is far more than “just another move.” It’s a life-changing step that involves not only relocating belongings but also adjusting to a new daily routine, a new social environment, and often a completely...
The Importance of the RHRA: Protecting Seniors and Promoting Safety in Ontario’s Retirement Communities
The Importance of the RHRA: Protecting Seniors and Promoting Safety in Ontario’s Retirement Communities For many older adults and their families, choosing a retirement community is one of the most significant decisions they’ll make. It’s not just about finding a...
Understanding the Difference Between Memory Care and Secure Units in Retirement Communities
As the aging population grows, families are faced with making critical decisions about long-term care for their loved ones—especially when cognitive decline is involved. Two common terms that often arise in this context are "memory care" and "secure units." While they...