by Caroline Inman | Dec 1, 2023 | Blog
A LEASE in a retirement home is the same as any lease you take on; it’s a legal document which binds you to certain things, and ensures you’re in receipt of others. So it is not something that should be signed without full review and without the opportunity to ask...
by admin | Oct 31, 2023 | Blog
By John Francis THE transition from living independently, to being cared for in a retirement community iscertainly not an easy one for your elderly parents and is often highly charged with emotions.Their beloved family and caregivers are often reluctant to broach...
by Caroline Inman | Sep 26, 2023 | Blog
As a care facility, licensed retirement homes very often have a general practitioner or a nurse practitioner, as an ‘in house medical service’. You can’t unfortunately utilize the in-house physician as well as your own GP, but you may consider switching to the GP at...
by Caroline Inman | Jul 11, 2023 | Blog
Although it’s highly likely you’re downsizing when moving into a retirement residence, it doesn’t mean you can’t bring things with you or still personalise your space. Here we talk of what that space could look like and include: Size of Space: while suite sizes in...
by Caroline Inman | Jun 23, 2023 | Blog
End of life care doesn’t have to take place in a hospital or hospice. Just like planning to pass away at home, many retirement homes can also support you or your loved one in your final days. Death and thinking of death is not something any of us want to do....
by admin | Jun 1, 2023 | Blog
By John Francis, Health Consultant at Thorncliffe Place Caregivers are often found to be so dedicated to the care of their patients or care recipients, especially loved ones, that they often forget to care for themselves. It is highly important to maintain your own...
