If you are looking for an assisted-living environment, there are certain things you should look for that will make your life more comfortable and your suite more functional. Here’s a short list of things that we think are important for the functionality in an...
The beauty of audio books and podcasts are that you don’t need to be reading them to take in the information. That means you do not have to be sitting, and you, also, do not need to use your eyes (or need glasses). Audio books and podcasts are oral, and you can listen...
Winter is finally over, and—for a reason that we can go without mentioning—this winter felt like a particularly long one. In any event, spring is well underway and most of us are eager to get out and enjoy some sunshine! Besides the pleasant sensation of warm...
Springtime is just around the corner! Having been cooped up inside all winter (and especially so with lockdown) many of us are eager to spend some time outside. Container gardening Is the perfect activity for this! It’s compact, it’s rewarding, and you can...
The pandemic has presented a number of reasons to be cautious. Many people have been wary of changing their life situations over the past year—and that’s understandable; uncertain times don’t exactly inspire risky behaviour. Pandemic or not though, there is one thing...
COVID-19 Resource Complaint Escalation Visitor Process Log Funded LTC AL complaint Escalation Algorithm Private Operator LTC and AL Complaint Escalation Algorithm Please Note: Restrictions and guidance on visitation are now legally grounded through an order of the...
January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and to commemorate this, we’d like to shine the spotlight on the efforts being made in the face of this terrible disease. Nearly 750,000 Canadians live with Alzheimer’s, and though there is no cure as of yet, researchers are...
Staying connected with loved ones has been a challenge through the pandemic: at a time when most of us could use a hug, we are least able to provide that comfort for each other. In light of social distancing, many digital services have popped up to help keep people...
There is a wide range of products and services available to help make life safer, more accessible, and more comfortable for the elderly. Buying gifts for the seniors in your life should be an exciting process, because it gives you the opportunity to potentially make a...
A good night’s sleep is important to healthy functioning of the body and mind; this is as true in the later years as it is at birth. As we age, we may begin to experience difficulty sleeping for one reason or another—but this is not an inevitable symptom of age! With...
