Many people have an inaccurate view of retirement homes. They see the homes as a place where neglectful families dump their loved ones and ignore them. In truth, retirement homes can be a supportive and rejuvenating community that helps seniors live their twilight years to the fullest. A home’s internal community helps residents stay social,…
Category Archives: Senior Living
Apr
26
2022
Inflation is rising to higher percentages than we’ve seen since the 1990’s. When the cost of living goes up this quickly, the government provided incomes for seniors do not catch up until the following year. Even when changes are made, the payment still doesn’t provide enough income to match the skyrocketing costs of inflation. This…
Apr
19
2022
As Canada continues to take steps towards fully reopening, retirement homes must balance safety with the loosening restrictions. Throughout April, legal vaccine mandates for employees in retirement homes will be lifted, as they already have been throughout most of the province.This means seniors will have to be a little more careful as they navigate the…
Apr
19
2022
Bonding with animals can help to reduce stress, and it can even ease bouts of depression. There are a lot of benefits to having animals around for anyone, and those benefits are only magnified as we age. Companionship is extremely important as we go through the trials of getting older. When we’re looking for the…
Apr
19
2022
When it’s time to choose a retirement home, making the best decision will depend on a few important factors. It’s best to go into your decision with as much information as possible. Sometimes, half of the battle is simply in knowing which questions to ask. It’s also always a good idea to have a list…
Apr
12
2022
When we realize our loved one has dementia, it can often be the onset of a very confusing time. Luckily, there are some resources available that can, at the very least, mildly prepare you for some of the more difficult moments. When we explore the subject of dementia care, we must understand that the condition…
Apr
12
2022
Scientists have long studied the effects different activities have on the brain, exploring everything from driving in a vehicle to floating in a spaceship. Through this exploration, we have discovered that taking part in acts of play affects neurobiology on a fundamental level. Incorporating these findings into assisted living programs has proven beneficial to the…
Apr
05
2022
Getting situated into any new home has some challenges. It can be an adjustment process when we have to relocate when we have been deeply accustomed to the life we are leaving behind. As you begin to get comfortable in a retirement home, there are a lot of creative touches that can help to make…
Apr
05
2022
It is a normal part of life for our living environments to change. When we’re young, we may be able to handle the culture shock associated with living in a different country, even if it is difficult. We have the capacity to learn at least a little of the language, and though it may take…
Mar
21
2022
An active senior lifestyle not only bolsters a senior’s physical health, it also greatly increases positivity and overall mood. Who wouldn’t want to still feel limber as a senior? There are so many fun activities for seniors in assisted living, which means that a senior should be in good shape in order to enjoy them!…