Tips On Choosing a Retirement Residence in Ontario
As we age, our lifestyles change. For example, we may no longer need or want a large house. We may prefer something of a more manageable size because the demands for maintenance increase or because of difficulties in managing stairs, the house may be unsuitable.
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Assisted Living in Ontario
Assisted Living refers to providers that cater to persons who require supervision, hands-on personal nursing care services and frequent assistance with the activities of daily living such as bathing and dressing. Care is often provided in a designated section of a Retirement Residence.
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Long-Term Care in British Columbia
Long-Term Care Residences, often referred to as Intermediate Care or Extended Care Homes, provide a higher level of care and supervision than Assisted Living Residences. Geared to persons who require ongoing 24-hour supervision, personal nursing care and/or treatment by skilled nursing staff, various levels of care are defined to differentiate between the degree of dependency on supervision and services required. Costs to residents are market driven and, in some cases, may be subsidized by government programs.
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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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