Choosing the Right Place To Call Home
This feature article from the Ontario Residential Care Association provides information of use to all Canadians. While provincial legislation may differ, the basic information on selecting a residence is the same. Links to other provincial associations are provided at the end of the article.
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Top Ten Tips for Selecting a Residence For Your Aging Relative
Selecting a residence for your aging relative can present challenges. The variety of residences available (from long-term care to retirement to Alzheimer-specific residences) can cause confusion. In addition, many people have entrenched ideas about what a residence is and looks like - and given that residences have changed drastically in the past several years, those ideas can be wrong!
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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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What To Look For When Choosing a Retirement Residence in Ontario
To find out if a residence suits your needs and preferences you need to personally visit it, if possible, more than once. Call ahead to the residences that interest you to schedule a tour. If you visited during the day, visit a second time in the evening.
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