“Working together they do all the work and do it amazingly well, leaving me free to undertake the many important personal matters involved in moving from one province to another” -Mr. John Dorey BACKGROUND Mr. Dorey, a 91-year-old former engineer, knew it was time to move, so he took matters into his…
DetailsTHE FAMILY CHALLENGE Mrs. VG, 93 years old, was living in the Independent Living section of a retirement home. Over the past two years, her physical and cognitive issues were becoming more of a concern for the family and the management team at the retirement home. Her mobility was limited and the symptoms of…
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“Lianas was like a beacon in the storm or a lighthouse on the shore. Starting this process, we were stressed and overwhelmed. Ms. D. was vulnerable, nervous and very reluctant to move. The Lianas teamprovided us with peace of mind from the very first call. We had a strong level of comfort knowing that we were being…
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“Thanks to the Lianas team for all their compassion, hard work and professionalism! We would definitely and strongly recommend Lianas to others in their search for the perfect retirement home!” THE FAMILY CHALLENGE Mr. and Mrs. M have been married for 60 years. Mr. M was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s several years ago and his condition has been…
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One of the toughest challenges for families when loved ones are considering a transition to a seniors residence is dealing with denial and resistance. It is rare that all family members see eye to eye. We often see couples that disagree on their own health status. Too often, it is the caregiving spouse that suggests…
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Reasons to move: safety, mobility, cognitive decline, isolation We were recently with an adult daughter touring potential retirement residences for her mother. She had mentioned a common issue: “Mom wants to stay at home.” The truth is that the vast majority of us would want to stay at home. It’s only human nature. We…
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Interested to know how to get your elderly parents to stop saving and start spending on their retirement? Check out our advice on how to assist your parents to consider making the move to a retirement home for their security and health. With many of our parents growing up in the Silent Generation, they were…
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As you begin settling into retirement, you may see more of your friends or colleagues moving into retirement homes. These life transitions are smooth for some but very challenging and emotional for others. Potential reasons for a move into a senior community include mobility and cognitive issues, loneliness, safety and caregiver stress. Others simply want…
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It is estimated that one in four Canadians (more than 8 million people) provide informal care to their family, friend or loved one. It can, at times, be stressful and overwhelming. Caregiving is very often an unsung effort and is not always appreciated by extended family members. Those who aren’t caregivers may not understand the…
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Imagine this scenario: As the sole caretaker of your elderly parent, you suddenly receive news that they have been hospitalized. After rushing to the hospital, the doctor tells you that your parent can no longer live on their own. They need a retirement home. Your parent will be discharged from the hospital soon. In that…
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