Dining at a Retirement Home

Dining at a Retirement Home

Food is a very important part of our day, so it’s no surprise that it’s a very important decision making factor for many when moving to a retirement home.  One of the biggest changes most people find when moving to a retirement home, is having to have three meals a...
Why seniors are choosing Independent Living

Why seniors are choosing Independent Living

There has been a trend over the last decade with an increased number of seniors choosing to move to independent living at a retirement home or senior building.  With the increased number of retirement homes throughout Ontario over the last 10 years it’s natural to...
Home Care or Care in a Retirement Residence?

Home Care or Care in a Retirement Residence?

What is the better option for me? I AM a true advocate for being able to stay at home for as long as it is healthy and safe. Earlier in my career, I worked in home care and then I owned my own elder care company, helping many clients stay independent at home for as...
But What does it Actually Mean?

But What does it Actually Mean?

IT can be difficult enough to know where to start when looking for seniors’ accommodation without having to wade through acronyms, jargon and three different ways to say the same thing. Because there is no one ‘language’ in retirement homes, each property or company...