When you have a parent or another close relative in assisted living, your visits can be an uplifting event. Even short visits can help them stay connected with friends and family as well as create a much-needed break from their daily routine. This is particularly true if they’re new to the community. While there are…
Category Archives: Assisted Living
Jul
20
2020
There are plenty of difficult obstacles in your path. Don’t allow yourself to become one of them. -Ralph Marston It can be difficult to get out of the “this is the way things have always been” mindset – especially when it comes to where you live and how you live. When you learn that moving…
Oct
18
2019
Your loved one needs some extra help, but that doesn’t mean they can’t live a vibrant life. The main question remaining is, what assisted living community is the best fit for them? One of the best ways to find the answer is to start going on assisted living tours. Take a moment and think back…
Mar
06
2019
According to Statistics Canada, an estimated 37% of women and 22% of men over 85 are living on their own, putting them at risk for increased feelings of stress, anxiety and even depression, as well as feelings of loneliness and isolation. As we age, maintaining strong social connections with family and friends becomes more and…