Aging in place offers seniors autonomy and emotional well-being by allowing them to stay in familiar surroundings. With proper planning and support for health and social needs, older adults can live safely at home. Key considerations include home safety, social connections, and readiness for future changes. Balancing independence and community engagement is crucial.
Category Archives: Seniors Care
Many Ways to Live the Last Chapter of Life
Choosing the Path That Fits You — and Honours the People Who Love You The last chapter of life is not a narrowing; it’s a point of choice. Two couples we know have put their names into a multi-level care facility. Since there is a ten year waiting list, they decided to act now. They …
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Socialization and Nutrition the Key to Happy Aging
Social connection is crucial for healthy aging, providing emotional support and stimulating the brain. As mobility decreases, seniors may face isolation, leading to mental decline. Transitioning to communal living fosters friendships and boosts mood and memory. Coupled with proper nutrition, socializing enriches the aging experience, making life vibrant and fulfilling.
Welcome to Holland
The post reflects on the acceptance of changes that come with aging, using Emily Perl Kingsley’s poem “Welcome to Holland” as a metaphor for navigating life’s challenges. It addresses the stages of grief individuals experience as they adapt to loss, emphasizing the importance of self-compassion and consideration for loved ones while sharing personal insights on aging.
Home Sweet Home
If staying in your own home as you age, look at your front entrance way and bathroom. are they accessible or is a renovation needed?
When is the Right Time To Move or Hire Help?… the conversation you might be avoiding
A topic my friends and I often chat about is when is it the right time to downsize or move into an independent living facility? I think the answer is about one year sooner than you actually think.
Has Care For Seniors Changed?
I began writing a memoir in 2021. This is the draft of the introduction. I had hoped for changes in senior’s care…to me, not much has changed. What do you think?
Safe Long-Term Care Consultation
Act today. Fill out the Canadian Government consultation survey on Long-Term Care. It is on the Canadian Government Website. The link is in my BLOG.
Somebody I Used To Know
If you have ever wondered what someone with memory loss is feeling, read these books: Somebody I Used To Know, What I Wish People Knew About Dementia and One Last Thing, by British author Wendy Mitchell.
Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORCs) ….a cost effective way to support seniors
NORCs could be a low cost approach to health aging. They certainly make more sense than building more long term care homes.
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