Five Ways for Seniors to Thrive this Winter

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

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?

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...
Find the right retirement residence with Solva Senior Living

Find the right retirement residence with Solva Senior Living

Check out our latest article in the Ottawa Citizen! Too much choice can be overwhelming. That is certainly the way it seems for anyone considering retirement living for themselves or a loved one. The long list of possibilities includes 100 or more retirement...
Having “The Retirement Home Talk” with your parents

Having “The Retirement Home Talk” with your parents

How to discuss aging and moving to a retirement home, Long Term Care or assisted living with your parents, partner or friends.   The elephant sitting in many rooms across the country is the ‘you can’t live at home alone anymore’ talk. It’s uncomfortable, it’s...
Five common Myths about Long Term Care in Ontario

Five common Myths about Long Term Care in Ontario

As we celebrate Seniors Month in Ontario, Solva is shedding some light on what Long Term Care (LTC) in the province is really like.  Long Term Care in Ontario gets a lot of bad press; some of it is absolutely deserved whereas it’s equally important to understand that...