When someone is a resident in a long-term care community, the importance of communication between staff and family members cannot be overstated. It is so important that there has been considerable research into the role it plays. Sometimes the individual in long-term...
Senior Assisted Living
Articles looking at senior assisted living community topics.
Mental Health When You’re Alone and Why Independent Living Could Be the Answer
The pandemic has had its effect on just about everyone this year. As businesses close and the government requires everyone to stay at home, isolation, and loneliness become a severe mental health concern. Thankfully, assisted living staff have found ways to improve conditions, and they have had success in keeping their elderly residents happy and healthy despite the strife.
How Does the BC Care Aide Registry Protect Residents of Residential Care Communities?
BC residential care communities have really benefited by the introduction of the BC Care Aide Registry. This registry helps to protect the residents of residential care communities by “establishing and improving standards of care”. We will be looking at what this...
Keys to Quality Residential Care for Seniors
When we choose which senior care homes to place our trust in, we want to ensure that there is quality residential care for the seniors living there. Residential care management should ensure that the senior care homes meet and exceed several key features, including: -...
Top 5 Considerations When Choosing an Assisted Living Comminuty
Making the decision to move into assisted living communities in British Columbia (BC) or Alberta (AB) can be an overwhelming and confusing decision. There are many considerations that must be taken into account when choosing an assisted living community. The top 5...
7 Great Gift Ideas for Seniors Who Live in an Assisted Living Community
Looking for the perfect gift? With Christmas right around the corner, one of your biggest questions might be what to give a loved one living in an assisted living community, retirement community, or care home. Choosing the right gift for these loved ones can be...
What to Look for in an Assisted Living Community
Finding the right assisted living facility for your loved one can be a truly daunting task. To help you with what could be one of the most important decisions you may make in your (and their) life, we have brought together this list of things to look for when...