When people are considering a move there is a roller coaster of emotions. Should I move? Should I stay?…. Is it a good decision or possibly a bad one?….Am I making a mistake?
What if….I don’t fit in?… People...
Like any major change in our lives, the thought of downsizing creates a variety of emotions. For some, relief and excitement. For others worry and despair. Acknowledging the feelings and emotions around downsizing may help us manage that major life change.
What...
On August 26th, we shared a story about a couple who had been torn apart because of senior housing issues. https://seniorslifestylemag.com/housing/senior-housing-issues-continues/
We were very frustrated with the situation as were others especially this couple's family. It just wasn't right! It...
1. Within reason, bring what is important to them. If they want to bring something instead of saying “NO” ask them why they want to bring it.
One man wanted to bring his sofa to one room in a retirement residence....
We had a lady who needed to move to a retirement residence as her life was falling apart. Her only son was dying, her husband had advanced Alzheimers, she had inoperable cancer, her home was FULL and in need...
Well most of us have had to move at least once in our lives. As a kid, we just packed up our favourite toys and miraculously everything else got moved. Maybe we moved again as an adult after our...
When you think of prison what comes to mind? Cold, damp, unpleasantness? Uncomfortable?
When you think of your home what comes to mind? Warmth, love and contentment? Comfort?
When you think of a long term care facility or nursing home what...
Here we go again! Another senior who would prefer to stay at home but needs some assistance. Everyone suggests moving him to assisted living or long term care. Senior in home care must provide support to any senior who...
Okay, at Seniors Lifestyle Magazine, we have published our own articles and shared many others from great writers. We like to talk about senior housing issues.
So we are always watching through the media for interesting articles that we think our...
So we all agree that as we age we would much prefer to stay in our own homes. Right? Seniors staying at home longer is the answer.
We recently published an article on just that https://seniorslifestylemag.com/housing/senior-housing-needs/
Anything to keep us out of nursing...
