The Future of Seniors Housing; Planning, Building and Operating Successful Seniors Housing Projects by Kate Mancer; ISBN 978-0-9867361-0-0 It is wonderful to read such an informative book about seniors’ housing that applies to Canada. With our health care system that [... read more]
Dec 022011
Dec 012011
Some Ontario statistics for dementia, its effect on caregivers and the Ontario health care system.
Dec 012011
Dementia costs Canadians $15 billion a year. It affects half a million Canadians, about 15% of these under the age of 65. Dementia in Canada, and throughout the world is reaching epidemic proportions.
Nov 102011
There have been and continue to be many negative reports on our long-term care facilities. The fact that most of them are run by “for-profit” organizations may have something to do with this. Follow the links in this article to [... read more]
Nov 102011
Involuntary separation occurs when one partner requires more care than can be provided in the home and is placed into a long-term care facility. It may be that Canada is the only country that recognizes this condition and provides some [... read more]
Nov 082011
Canadian Seniors Policy Handbook is a 2009 publication to be used as a guide for developing and evaluating policies and programs for seniors. It was prepared by the Federal/Provincial/Territorial Committee of Officials for the Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors.
Nov 082011
This is a list of housing options and references for British Columbia seniors.
Nov 082011
Independence – an important concern for seniors – implies the ability to perform daily activities for oneself.
Oct 252011
Barry, Brunonia The Map of True Places, ISBN 978-0-06-162478-0 Not the usual kind of book to learn about the increasing challenges facing the family of a father whose Parkinson’s disease transforms into Alzheimer’s. Although easy to read, the author describes [... read more]
Oct 192011
If seniors are to stay in their idependent home, they must know all about possible home modifications (including technological innovations for specific issues) and they must have easy access to a comprehensive support network.