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 […]
Tag Archives: evolving seniors
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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 It is based on articles and pictures that are several decades out of date.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 […]
24
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 […]
01
May
May
The Canadian population is aging. It is a familiar phenomenon among many developed nations. The baby boomer generation is quickly reaching retirement age. With this milestone, the older population is the fastest growing segment in the country. As the population ages, their needs also change. Before we dive into the changing needs of seniors, let’s […]