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Aging in Place: Helping Seniors Stay In Their Homes

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 07:39:45 GMT

Aging in place:

Helping Seniors Stay In Their Homes

Life skills can decline as we get older, from balance to mobility to mental acuity. For many seniors, living in their own home is a growing challenge. The good news? There are supports that can help reduce or eliminate many of the barriers to aging in place.

Original Article Source Credits: Lumino Health, https://luminohealth.sunlife.ca/

Article Written By: Paul Russell

Original Article Posted on: 25th August 2020

Link to Original Article: https://luminohealth.sunlife.ca/s/article/Aging-in-place-helping-seniors-stay-in-their-homes

The Plan Well Guide: a roadmap to advance health-care decision-making

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 07:33:27 GMT

The Plan Well Guide:

A Roadmap To Advance Health-Care Decision-Making

The Plan Well guide lets you plan ahead for situations when you’re seriously ill and unable to make decisions.

Original Article Source Credits: Lumino Health, https://luminohealth.sunlife.ca/

Article Written By: Paul Russell

Original Article Posted on: 21st May 2020

Link to Original Article: https://luminohealth.sunlife.ca/s/article/The-Plan-Well-Guide-a-roadmap-to-advance-health-care-decision-making

Canada's Great Women

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:41:24 GMT

Canada's Great Women

In a perfect world, the thirty women on this list would be household names. But for too long history textbooks have focused on great men, to the exclusion of all others.

Original Article Source Credits: Canada's History Society, https://www.canadashistory.ca/

Article Written By: Canada’s History

Original Article Posted on: January 8, 2016

Link to Original Article: https://www.canadashistory.ca/explore/women/canada-s-great-women

Humour, Patience and Compromise: Seniors offer their advice for Long-Lasting Relationships

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:56:37 GMT

Humour, Patience and Compromise:

Seniors offer their advice for Long-Lasting Relationships

If you're looking for advice on how to make a relationship last decades, let alone years, it helps to ask those who've lived it: seniors. CBC Saskatchewan sat down with three couples at the College Park Retirement Residence in Regina to see why they think their partnerships have stood the test of time.

Original Article Source Credits: CBC.ca, https://www.cbc.ca/

Article Written By: Heidi Atter

Original Article Posted on: 14th February 2020

Link to Original Article: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/seniors-love-advice-valentines-day-1.5462814

65 years and a lifetime apart, this couple once again found love together

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:46:30 GMT

65 years and a lifetime apart, this couple once again found love together

Frederick Paul and Florence Harvey were just teens when they first fell for each other in the 1950s, but it wasn't until 2020, after a lifetime apart and amid a global pandemic, that the couple once again found each other.

Original Article Source Credits: CBC.ca, https://www.cbc.ca/

Article Written By: Stephanie Tobin and Ramraajh Sharvendiran

Original Article Posted on: 12th January 2021

Link to Original Article: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/frederick-paul-florence-harvey-teenage-sweethearts-1.5869913

Couple married for 60 years share emotional reunion after eight months apart because of COVID

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 17:44:14 GMT

Couple married for 60 years share emotional reunion after eight months apart because of COVID

Long-distance couples are used to making the best of being apart for short periods. Several elderly couples have had to face the grim reality of been separated due to Covid-19. Lewis and Barbra have been married for more than 60 years and have always been inseparable until the pandemic kept them apart for longer than either of them wanted. Their reunion will leave you in tears.

Original Article Source Credits: Yahoo! Movies, https://ca.movies.yahoo.com/

Article Written By: NA

Original Article Posted on: 9th February 2021

Link to Original Article: https://ca.movies.yahoo.com/couple-married-for-60-years-share-emotional-reunion-after-eight-months-apart-because-of-covid-174451586.html

6 Ways To Help Aging Parents Stay In Their Home

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 19:01:28 GMT

6 Ways To Help Aging Parents Stay In Their Home

Most elderly parents will say that they want to spend the rest of their lives in their own home, aging in place, versus moving to an assisted living facility, senior living community, long term care or nursing home.

Original Article Source Credits: Senior Safety Advice, https://seniorsafetyadvice.com/

Article Written By: Esther Kane

Original Article Posted on: NA

Link to Original Article: https://seniorsafetyadvice.com/how-to-help-aging-parents-stay-in-their-home

When They Say No: 8 ways to Introduce In-Home Care for Seniors

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 18:41:58 GMT

When They Say No:

8 ways to Introduce In-Home Care for Seniors

Seniors often won’t admit they need help, even if they’re struggling with everyday tasks. In-home care can be a sensitive subject that leads to arguments or an immediate shutdown when you bring it up.

Original Article Source Credits: Daily Caring, https://dailycaring.com/

Article Written By: NA

Original Article Posted on: NA

Link to Original Article: https://dailycaring.com/when-they-say-no-8-ways-to-introduce-in-home-care-for-seniors

How To Care For Elderly Parents In Their Home

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 18:25:09 GMT

How To Care For Elderly Parents In Their Home

Caring for elderly parents and loved ones can be an extremely difficult task but here are some bits of advice that may help you through the process.

Original Article Source Credits: Senior Safety Advice, https://seniorsafetyadvice.com/

Article Written By: Esther Kane

Original Article Posted on: NA

Link to Original Article: https://seniorsafetyadvice.com/tips-for-caring-for-elderly-parents-at-home/

Announcing the New Website

Sun, 22 Nov 2020 19:06:59 GMT

Announcing the New Website

We are delighted to announce the launch of our new website!

Our new website provides our existing and prospective clients a simple yet interactive view of our work and the services we offer. Stay tuned to our blog for new ideas! Sign up here so you never miss an update. For any enquiries and feedback, please write to us at monica@simpleeasytransition.com or call us at (416) 722-7277.

New Website Under Construction

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 19:10:38 GMT

New Website Under Construction

We are currently revamping our website. Our new website will be interactive and mobile friendly!

Watch this space for updates. Just a few more weeks to go!

Real Estate Agents Offer Extra Services for Seniors

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 19:20:06 GMT

Real Estate Agents Offer Extra Services for Seniors

A new breed of real estate agent has emerged to help seniors do more than just sell their homes. When Gerry Biller, 85, moves into a retirement home next month, it will be with the added assistance of Barry Lebow and Monica Black.

Lebow is a master accredited senior agent — one of few who help connect seniors with various services they will need to make a successful move, including lawyers, tax specialists, auctioneers and even professional organizers.

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Lebow brought in Black, a "transition specialist," to help Biller decide what to take with her when she moves. As people continue to live longer, and seniors look to smaller homes as they age, the market for their services is expanding.

"The agent today has to have a lot more knowledge to help a family through a transition," Lebow told CBC News.

10 Signs It’s Time for Seniors to Downsize

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 19:14:42 GMT

10 Signs It’s Time for Seniors to Downsize

When families purchase a home, they often think about their future needs – how much space they are going to need, how many children they are going to have, whether or not they need a room for guests and aging parents – but more often than not, as we get older, the needs we once had no longer apply. While we may be attached to a home because of treasured memories and deep meaning, when we become seniors, it’s no longer practical and can even become a burden. In order to reduce the stress and hardship of owning a home that doesn’t meet your changing needs, it may become necessary to downsize.

According to Alison Wall, Senior Living Consultant at TreVista Antioch, an assisted living and memory care community in Antioch, CA, downsizing is common for seniors. “Most seniors become overwhelmed with the endless to-do lists, maintenance and upkeep that a large home requires,” says Alison, “Especially when their needs simply include needing a place to sleep, entertain guests, cook meals and relax and unwind. Most seniors don’t have a need for more than two bedrooms or even multiple stories depending on their desires. Some may need even less space if family and friends live nearby and are a short drive away. No matter what, downsizing is a personal decision that can be either easy for seniors to make or extremely difficult.”

Signs That It’s Time for a Senior to Downsize

As seniors age, they may be quick to see that the home no longer fits their lifestyle and want to downsize, while others may be reluctant to let go of the memories and the home they’ve shared with their loved ones for many years. Both of these experiences are common, however, when seniors begin to notice the following signs, it could be time to consider downsizing.

Seniors aren’t using all of their space. Do you have three or more bedrooms in your home? How often are they used? If the answer is “not often” or “they will be when the grandkids visit,” it’s likely time to downsize. Some homes also have multiple living areas and more than one bathroom. It’s important to assess how often each of these areas is used to see what you truly need in a home.

Cleaning and housekeeping are becoming too much. The bigger the space, the more there is to clean. Do you spend a whole day cleaning or picking things up around the house? Do you have trouble getting around to each area you need to clean? If so, consider downsizing. A smaller home is usually much more manageable – not to mention safer – for seniors to clean and take care of. A smaller home means all the difference in spending a whole day doing something you hate and spending your days as you choose.

Lawn and yard maintenance is a burden. Do you have a large yard with a lush garden, pool and grass that seems to need mowing each week? Do you hate taking care of it or paying someone else to do it for you? If you don’t spend much time in your yard or use your outdoor spaces, it could help to look for a home with a smaller yard. Consider your needs – if you love gardening, make sure there’s a space to do so. If you like to sit outdoors and have coffee and read on the porch, find a smaller home that accommodates that.

Certain areas are full of clutter. Do you notice your office is becoming a catch-all for junk mail and things you don’t want to keep but also can’t throw away? If there’s less space – and fewer doors for you to close on the clutter – you won’t be overwhelmed or embarrassed when it’s time to clean that room.

Family members and friends are too far away. If you have to travel to visit friends and family, or they don’t visit you because of busy lives and far distances, it could be a good idea to try to find a smaller home near them. Not only will this keep you more present in their lives, but it can also prevent isolation.

The cost of utilities is unpredictable and high. As seasons change and years go by, do you find that your utilities are increasing and you are paying more than usual? Downsizing can often solve this problem as there’s less space to heat or cool and often fewer lights to make sure you turn off.

Items keep needing to be replaced or repaired. The older a home becomes, the more repairs it’s likely to need. Do you find yourself repairing or replacing appliances often? Is everything working as it should be? When choosing between staying at home and downsizing, it’s important to consider the updates that will need to be done, as well.

The market is right. Is your home worth more than you paid for it? Are there homes in the area you are looking at that fit your needs and are at the right price range? If so, gauge interest and see what you may be able to get out of your home.

You are becoming bored and depressed. If you don’t often have visitors or if you are by yourself more often than not, downsizing can leave you in a better place. Move closer to town with public transportation and things to do, move closer to friends and family so you can visit or consider a senior living community where there are plenty of activities, services and amenities and opportunities to socialize.

You desire the peace of mind of care. If this is something of value to you, moving to a senior living community can provide you with the care you desire, no matter what your needs. Don’t worry about having to pay someone to come into your home to care for you, or having friends and family do so. Instead, have peace of mind knowing everything is completely taken care of for you.

For more information about how downsizing can benefit a senior’s life, or to see how senior living at TreVista Antioch can enrich and enhance your lifestyle, call us today at (416) 908-1181.

Making the Everyday Extraordinary

Family-owned and operated, Agemark Senior Living is the new owner of TreVista Antioch. Known for creating warm, welcoming communities, vibrant lifestyles and engaging programming, Agemark has been one of the most premier and trusted senior living providers since 1987. As Agemark’s newest community, TreVista Antioch is located on 10 acres in a prime location close to shopping and local attractions, as well as the great outdoors. Our beautiful community features a personalized, resident-centric approach to care that provides support, all while helping residents live full, connected lives.

At TreVista Antioch, we provide assisted living and memory care set in a beautiful environment that not only meets our residents’ needs but makes them, as well as their families, feel more at home. Although our gorgeous community is a plus, we truly believe it’s our programming and caring, dedicated staff that makes TreVista home. With our family-oriented inspiration and resident-centric approach, our residents flourish and experience days full of joy and meaning. Our staff learns each resident’s likes and dislikes and their values and pasts, right down to the dreams they never thought they could accomplish, in order to customize their care and make their dreams a reality.

LifeCycles wellness programming encourages our residents to connect, engage and enjoy life, every day. Our LifeCycles programming is designed to focus on the four dimensions of wellness: physical, social, spiritual and intellectual. This is achieved through a wide range of daily activities and routines, from outings and excursions to local events and programming at the community. At TreVista Antioch, our residents have the tools and care they need to make each day fulfilling, engaging and vibrant.Contact us to learn more!

Call us at (416) 908-1181 for more information or to schedule a personal visit today.