The Older Womenʼs Network Housing Committee is calling for a change to
federal and provincial building codes to require that all new multi-unit
buildings be Universal Design.
Universal Design will accommodate everyone of any age or ability. True
universal design goes beyond mere...
Two things we know for sure about students and senior nursing homes:
1) Students need financial assistance 2) Senior care homes can never have enough staff
So.......why not have students live in senior nursing homes for free or reduced rent to...
I think it goes without saying that most seniors would prefer to stay at home as long as possible if not forever. Home is where the heart is. Home is what we know. Senior housing should be ideal and comfortable....
Untidy spaces are considered a major risk for falls and when it comes to seniors, around one in five falls causes a serious injury such as broken bones or head trauma. Every year, around three million older people are treated...
Many people who take out equity release plans do so in order to free up the value locked up in their home, without having to move and downsize to a smaller property. In most cases, the borrower remains in...
Look at any large city in Canada and you will notice the number of condos being built. Condo living has become a way to use less space to house more people. Many seniors purchase or rent condos after selling...
It can be an agonizing decision to make; however, it’s one that many of us have to ultimately face at some time in our lives. Placing your mother or father into long-term care often signals increased mental or physical...
Retirees are often living in the same home in which they raised their families. The neighbourhoods are often suburban with large yards and far from the nearest shopping areas. There are schools and playgrounds, parks and areas for jogging...
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As we grow older, it’s harder to perform all the actions we did when we were young. Seniors often end up in nursing homes where others take care of them. However, aging in place is better, as it...
Many seniors feel they have heirlooms – items that have been in their families for generations. They actually feel a responsibility to pass them down to the next generation. Unfortunately many of the children and grandchildren really don’t want...
