Vancouver's Joy Gaze Selected as "Resident of the Year" by BC Seniors Living Association
Champagne corks were popping at Terraces on 7th Retirement Residence in October to celebrate the selection of resident Joy Gaze as British Columbia’s “Resident of the Year” by the BC Seniors Living Association (BCSLA).
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Top Ten Tips for Selecting a Retirement or Long-Term Care Home for Your Aging Relative
Finding the right residence is as individual as you are – it’s where you or your loved one will make a home, make new friends and live life to the fullest. There are some basic steps that should be taken in order to ensure that the home fits the individual.
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Tips on How to Apply for Placement in a Long-Term Care in Ontario
Long-term care facilities can only be accessed through a Community Care Access Centre (CCAC). The CCAC determines eligibility for placement, however each facility retains the right to approve applications based on their ability to meet the care needs of the individual. Generally, eligibility for placement is approved when community based services such as In-Home Health / Community Support Services or retirement residences are no longer able to meet your needs. You will be notified in writing by the facility if your application for admission is accepted or not.
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Tips on Choosing Independent Living in Alberta
Finding an appropriate Independent Living residence takes time and research, but you're already headed in the right direction with The Care Guide. Generally, Independent Living options, which include residences operated under the government’s Senior Citizens' Self-Contained Program, provide apartment-style accommodation for seniors who are able to live autonomously...
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