by Caroline Inman | Sep 24, 2020 | Blog
For many seniors, being able to remain at home for as long as possible is a priority. Home is literally where the heart is and often holds many cherished memories of family, friends, and neighbors; it’s a true sense of belonging. But home is not always practical. Here...
by Caroline Inman | Aug 16, 2020 | Blog
DURING the Covid pandemic, there was a lot of information in the news about Long Term Care homes, both here in Ottawa and in the greater Ontario province. Several facilities struggled to keep the virus out of their buildings, and as a result, many residents passed...
by admin | Jul 29, 2020 | Blog
Making the most out of your new home. Moving to a new home is never easy, but moving to a retirement home can be especially stressful. Whether you are making the move yourself, thinking of making the move or you just moved a loved one, there are a few things that can...
by christine forget | May 29, 2020 | Blog
THERE are some fundamental issues with senior living and care for the frail and elderly, including with ‘aging at home’ and in assisted living. These issues are now rapidly bubbling to the surface with the COVID-19 pandemic hitting an already vulnerable population. ...
by Caroline Inman | May 26, 2020 | Blog
I’ve spent a lot of time in the past few weeks chatting with seniors and family members who are rightly concerned about the current health situation and how that is affecting retirement homes in Ottawa. While things have certainly changed I can say with absolute...
by christine forget | May 4, 2020 | Blog
Protecting Seniors’ Rights. With so many retirement homes opening up across Ontario it’s fair to wonder who protects the seniors that are living in them. Retirement homes are a huge industry in Canada, housing thousands of seniors, employing thousands of people and...
