The stigma of ‘having’ to move to a senior home is decreasing by the day. Gone are the days when senior homes were only concerned with nursing and basic levels of care. Today’s seniors expect more from their residence. A recent study found that the reasons behind moving to a senior home have changed. There […]
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Nov
Nov
Did you know socialization is just as important for adults as it is for children? Making and having social connections is associated with better health outcomes. While that’s true for everyone, it crucial for the elderly. Research indicates it’s vital for a senior to maintain social connections [1]. Why is social capital – the connections […]
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Oct
Oct
Like any major change in life, moving to a senior home is challenging. Moving an elderly family member to a senior home takes an emotional toll on the entire family. Unfortunately, while you can delay the move, you cannot avoid it. When Is the Time Right? This is the first question you have to answer […]
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Sep
Sep
Senior homes have evolved and changed over the years. Many peoples’ idea of the senior community bears no resemblance to reality. It is based on articles and pictures that are several decades out of date. It might explain why a lot of people still talk about the aging process in a negative context. A move […]
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Aug
Aug
It is never an easy task for seniors to decide to move out of their home. It is a daunting task for families as well. How can they decide on the best senior living facility for their family members? Most seniors and their families have a handful of significant concerns like safety, health, and boredom […]
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Aug
Aug
Safety is one of the biggest concerns when it comes to senior communities. Seniors and their families expect residences to safeguard their physical and mental health. Residence owners have to meet – and even exceed – their expectations. Fortunately, there are many tools available in the market to help you achieve your goals. What Are […]
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Jun
Jun
In many developed nations, senior citizens are the fastest-growing demographic. And Canada is no exception. In fact, Canadians live longer than most people in other countries [1]. But this generation of seniors is very different from the ones before them. They are healthier and work even after retiring. They are capable of living independently for […]
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Jun
Jun
Seniors make up a significant portion of Canada’s population at present. This demographic is growing at a rapid pace too. By 2030, it is estimated that 23% of the population will be 65 or older (around 9.5 million) [1]. Sure, an aging population poses challenges. But it also opens up new opportunities for the use […]
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May
May
Senior homes have come a long way in the past few decades. It’s not just the facilities, features, and services on offer that have changed. Everything from public perception to the very nomenclature is different. Remember the days when such places where called nursing or old age homes? You’ll hardly find these terms anymore. Today’s […]
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May
May
Growing old is a fact of life. There is no escaping it. Everyone is aging and one day, we will all be old. Unfortunately, stereotypes and negative perceptions about aging and seniors are everywhere. If you ask people what they think about elderly people, you hear terms like frail, fragile, unhealthy, etc. In our youth-obsessed […]