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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...
Dealing with the Guilt of Moving a Loved One to a Retirement Community: When Promises Meet Reality
Few decisions in life are as emotionally complicated as moving a loved one into a retirement or memory care community — especially when that person can no longer make the decision for themselves due to cognitive impairments such as Alzheimer’s or dementia. What makes...
Let Them Choose: Why Your Loved One Should Pick Their Own Retirement Community — and Their Own Unit
Choosing a retirement community is a deeply personal decision—one that can shape the quality of someone’s life for years to come. Yet, too often, well-meaning family members take the lead, driven by their own vision of comfort, safety, and convenience. While...
Staying Safe in the Heat: How Older Adults Can Enjoy Summer with Confidence
Staying Safe in the Heat: How Older Adults Can Enjoy Summer with ConfidenceWhy seniors are more affected by heat—and what families and caregivers can do. As temperatures climb across Canada and the United States, healthcare experts are reminding families to take extra...
Helping a Loved One Transition to Retirement Living
A Guide for Families Supporting a loved one as they prepare to move into retirement living is a journey often markedby emotion, reflection, and many important conversations. It’s a significant life transition—notonly for the individual making the move, but also for...
The Journey to Senior Living: When and How to Start the Conversation
The Journey to Senior Living: When and How to Start the Conversation Deciding to move into a senior living community is a significant life transition that often comes with a mix of emotions—relief, uncertainty, fear, and hesitation. For many families, the most...
Needing a Rapid Response Solution
Needing a Rapid Response Solution AT Solva we’re great advocates for planning ahead and being as proactive as possible. We’re also great advocates for being able to stay in your home as long as it's healthy and safe. But sometimes, even with the best will in the...