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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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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Alzheimer Care in British Columbia
Alzheimer care providers offer specialized care and supportive programs for persons with Alzheimer Disease or other forms of memory loss or cognitive impairment. Providers may be facility or community-based.
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Housing and Care Options in Alberta
A comprehensive list, complete with full provider type descriptions, of the various levels of care available to residents in the province of Alberta. Also includes links to The Care Guide's tips on choosing the right type of care to suite your or your loved one's care needs.
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