Why are Canadians avoiding their long-term care planning?
A survey for Manulife Financial reveals that seven out of 10 Canadians said they would prefer to have an annual physical exam than spend an hour discussing their long-term care needs. This reluctance in discussing their future long-term care needs helps explain why only 21 per cent of Canadians have factored long-term care costs into their retirement planning.
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Condos – What to know!
It is often said that buying a condominium is buying a lifestyle. With all of the new developments in and around Southern Ontario it is important to know what kind of lifestyle you want and then work with an experienced realtor to help you find what you need from a condominium.
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Independent Supportive Living in British Columbia
Independent Supportive Living typically describes apartment-style accommodations that provide supportive services such as housekeeping, meal preparation and/or communal dining, social and recreation programs, 24-hour emergency response, shopping assistance and transportation. The tenure is usually on a rental basis often with a standard service package included in the rent. There is usually a menu of optional fee-for-services made available as well. In some cases, the units are fully "self-contained" (each having its own kitchen) so that the meal program might be optional.
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Tips About Resident Costs Involving Long-Term Care in Ontario
The cost of care and accommodation in long-term care home in Ontario is shared between the Ontario Ministry of Health and the resident. Basic accommodation and preferred accommodation rates are set by the Ministry of Health on a yearly basis starting July 1 of each year.
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