Tag: Long-term care

Over the holiday season many families spend more time together. Visiting or hosting older family members can provide important chances for generations to connect. However, it can also uncover health and cognitive challenges. Why do families often notice changes over the holidays? There are changes to routine and environment Routine is important for all of […]

About long-term care Long-term care homes are an option for seniors who need 24-hour professional support and care because of their physical needs, or because they have advanced Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia. For many seniors, this is the best option when the person can no longer be cared for in their own home or […]

Throughout December, Route 65 is running a “Gift of Time” campaign, which invites the public to participate in giving the “gift of time” this month in support of seniors who are either living alone, or in a care home. But how do you ensure that your holiday visit is a good one, when the senior […]

It might seem obvious to an adult child that their elderly parent should be considering an independent or assisted living home, but many older adults are unaware of the ways a move may benefit them. Suggesting a transition can be a difficult topic to approach, so here are some tips on how to discuss this […]

What is a campus of care? A campus of care is a term used by seniors’ living and wellness operators to describe a single site which offers different levels of care (e.g., independent living, assisted living and long-term care) at the same location. Who might a campus of care be a good choice for? Older […]

On October 8th from 10 – 11 a.m., EngAge BC and Route 65 will be partnering with the Parkinson Society British Columbia to share information about accessing supports and services. This week, we sat down with the Society to learn more about Parkinson’s disease and the resources that are available to help those living with […]