aging at home

There is no place like home……

• • 0 Comments

Survey says: “91 per cent of Canadians of all ages and almost 100 per cent of Canadians 65 years of age and older reported that they plan on supporting themselves to live safely and independently in their own home as long as possible.” (Pandemic Perspectives on Ageing in Canada in Light of COVID-19: (Findings from a National Institute on Ageing/TELUS Health National Survey July 2020) Other key findings include: “While….

There is no place like home…… Continue Reading »

Elder Care

Enjoying Nature From An Armchair

• • 1 Comment

Last week Ziggy and I resumed our visits with a couple of my clients who live in their own homes. As we all know Covid had restricted these visits and it was a welcome change after several months. Ziggy as you may recall is an ambassador dog with CNIB and when not on official duty he joins me in visiting my clients.  We call Ziggy the ‘smile maker’ because he….

Enjoying Nature From An Armchair Continue Reading »

Elder Care

Technology Aids and Aging At Home

• • 0 Comments

If you ask anyone where they would like to live when older, most would say that they want to remain living in their own homes- for as long as possible. What does ‘for as long as possible’ mean? Most times in means that the older individual is able to remain living safely and is able to afford whatever care may be needed to help them maintain their independence and safety…..

Technology Aids and Aging At Home Continue Reading »

Elder Care

A Good Life & A Good Death

• • 3 Comments

A long time client of ours passed away last week.  She was able to remain at her own home and die in her own bed.  So many of us wish, when the time comes, that we could do the same.  We know this is not the ending place that most experience. This blog is about the community team that came together to support her. Mary (not her real name) was….

A Good Life & A Good Death Continue Reading »

Elder Care, Funeral Planning
Scroll to Top