Tips for Caregivers and Making Their Lives Better

Tips for Caregivers and Making Their Lives Better

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...
Four Common Mistakes when Looking for Senior Living

Four Common Mistakes when Looking for Senior Living

The search for the perfect senior living accommodations can be a challenging and complicated process and for many it’s their first time doing it. Many people don’t plan for a search for senior living until it’s needed. For many, guidance on what to do and where to...
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...
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...