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Top 10 Observations to Make While Touring Retirement Communities
MOVING to a Retirement Community is a big deal... make sure you make the right choice! I’ve been in the senior living sector for more than 25 years now; I’ve worked with countless seniors and their families who are making the transition into Long Term Care or a...
Living with Dementia and Cognitive Decline
One in fifty people in the Ottawa and Renfrew area are currently living with dementia (Dementia Society, 2022). Dementia is classified as a syndrome mainly occurring in older adults that affects many brain functions from memory, thinking, judgement, language,...
But What Does It Actually Mean?
By Caroline Inman, Executive Director Deciphering and understanding the myriad of terminology used in Seniors Housing and Retirement Living. It can be difficult enough to know where to start when looking for seniors’ accommodation without having to wade through...
Fur Babies: Helping Aging Loved ones take care of their pets
Our fur babies are loyal members of our families, so what happens if someone can no longer care for their fur baby? How can family and friends help to keep them together? A common question asked in retirement communities is ‘are you pet friendly?’ Most residences...
Four Common Mistakes when Looking for Senior Living
The search for the perfect senior living accommodations can be a challenging and complicated process and for many it’s their first time doing it. Many people don’t plan for a search for senior living until it’s needed. For many, guidance on what to do and where to...
December 2021 Retirement Home COVID 19 Update
As the COVID 19 cases in Ontario rapidly increase, Retirement Homes have taken action to prevent the spread to protect staff and residents. For anyone visiting someone in a retirement home, planning on touring a retirement home or moving into a retirement home, new...
Fifty Five Plus Lifestyle Article
Free help for seniors! Solva Senior Living is featured in the most recent edition of the Fifty Five Plus Lifestyle magazine showcasing what we do and how we do it. Best still, this is not a paid advertorial and instead was a request from a journalist to understand...
Five Ways for Seniors to Thrive this Winter
Many of us in Canada try to just survive the winter, but why not thrive this winter instead? Living in Canada, you know that winters can be long, cold and bring lots of snow and ice. For the average person, getting through this season can be a challenge but for many...
Finding the Right Circle of Care
No one person can usually fix your problems, unless you have a fairy godmother or a genie 😉 Those that are most successful addressing issues, usually have a team of support. But how do you find this right team and who should it include? For many seniors as health...
Vaccine Passports in Retirement Homes?
This past week we saw the Ontario government initiate the need for a vaccine passport for access to indoor non-essential venues. If you’ve been trying to figure this whole thing out, you're not alone. What do you download, upload, print and bring?? You may also...