Considerations when moving to memory care in Ottawa

Considerations when moving to memory care in Ottawa

Considerations When Choosing Memory Care by Caroline Inman   If your loved one has been diagnosed with dementia, or if you’re noticing brain change with them, it’s normal to wonder how they will continue to cope at home and what the future for care and support...

Knowledge and Understanding is Everything by Caroline Inman   In our last article we discussed important factors to consider when choosing your Seniors’ Housing Advisor. This included understanding how they worked, whether they offered a free or paid for service,...

How to Select a Senior Living Advisor

What You Need to Know when Selecting a Senior Living Advisor   As our population ages, so grows the senior housing sector. Over the coming years, you will doubtless see an assortment of new options, lifestyles and care offerings from retirement homes, senior...
Short Term, Respite or Permanent Stays

Short Term, Respite or Permanent Stays

Short term, Respite and Permanent Stays by Caroline Inman   Although not a hotel, a retirement home can provide temporary, short stays if needed. Here’s a look at why you might need one and what the difference is to being a permanent resident.   Retirement homes...
Is There a ‘Right Age’ for Retirement Living?

Is There a ‘Right Age’ for Retirement Living?

Is There a ‘Right Age’ for Retirement Living? By Caroline Inman   IN a nutshell, we don’t think so; it’s all about YOU! For the most part, retirement homes are for the over 65s. There is an Ontario law which came into practice in 2010 – The Retirement Homes...
Keeping Busy and Finding Our Sense of Purpose

Keeping Busy and Finding Our Sense of Purpose

ONE of the biggest things to consider, plan for and appreciate as we retire is the need for a sense of purpose. It may be easy to think of or hope for no ‘to-do’ list but the realities of actually having nothing to do can be real.  Therefore, even the smallest of...