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Category: Assisted Living

Huge financial bill looms if Ontario hospital patients refuse LTC.

August 24, 2022 | By Caregiving Matters

Every senior and caregiver in Ontario should read this article and get up to speed on its topic. 

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Assisted Living, Tales from Home

Are you in North York looking for home care?

December 28, 2020 | By Caregiving Matters

Mom loves her new companion.

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Assisted Living

One shower a week. Really?

September 15, 2019 | By Caregiving Matters

According to a recent Toronto Star article, this statement is made: “It seems the Ford government is more focused on committing elder abuse than combating it”.

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Assisted Living

Transitioning our loved ones into a Retirement Community

October 14, 2018 | By Caregiving Matters

Here are a few helpful hints to make the transition a success.

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Assisted Living

GPS tracking devices help find those with Alzheimer’s.

July 13, 2018 | By Caregiving Matters

There are GPS devices on the market today that will help keep tabs on someone who wanders off.

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Alzheimer's & Dementia, Assisted Living

Report highlights growing burden of care for seniors.

July 2, 2018 | By Caregiving Matters

Groundbreaking study on aging raises alarm about home care demand and social isolation

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Assisted Living

U.S. Pays Billions for ‘Assisted Living,’ but What Does It Get?

February 5, 2018 | By Caregiving Matters

WASHINGTON — Federal investigators say they have found huge gaps in the regulation of assisted living facilities, a shortfall that they say has potentially jeopardized the care of hundreds of thousands of people served by the booming industry.

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Assisted Living

Meet Silver Sherpa and CEO Susan Hyatt

October 27, 2017 | By Caregiving Matters

We’re here to support seniors, and their families, and to manage the inevitable, overwhelming problems and stresses associated with ageing.

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Assisted Living, Family Caregiving, Financial & Legal, Health & Illness, Managing Risk, Senior and Caregiver Resources, Senior's Rights, Spousal Caregiving

Seniors caring for seniors – a new trend.

June 23, 2017 | By Caregiving Matters

A team of women who help look after each other.

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Active Living, Assisted Living, Health & Illness

Family caregivers do 70% of the care to seniors in a home setting.

May 28, 2017 | By Caregiving Matters

Successful aging at home requires planning.

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Active Living, Assisted Living, Family Caregiving, Financial & Legal

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