These are indeed unprecedented times. COVID-19 has affected everyone. It has hit seniors especially hard including the millions of caregivers (paid and unpaid) that are supporting their loved ones. Government actions and restrictions change daily. As a result, families are dealing with heart wrenching situations. The team at Lianas Senior Transition Support is doing their…
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Thank you for your feedback from last month’s column about the differences between public and private residences. It showed there is interest in gaining more knowledge about our health care system particularly related to our senior living options as we age. In response to your inquiries, here are some more details regarding long-term care residences.…
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One of the most popular questions I receive on a consistent basis is “What’s the difference between private and public residences?” It can be confusing and frustrating to navigate our health care system particularly under emotional circumstances where you or a loved one can no longer live at home. Private Residences The senior living industry…
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I was recently with a family discussing senior living options. During the course of our conversation, the mother looked at her daughter and said “I’m just too lonely at home”. In fact, I hear that a lot when meeting with families. It’s no surprise, particularly around this time of year as winter approaches and…
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I often run into individuals and couples in senior residences who had previously used our services to assist them with the transition from their new home. I am always eager for their input about their new living accommodations. I ask: “How do you feel? Tell me the good and the not so good.” The…
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A transition to a seniors residence can be difficult, emotional and overwhelming for the entire family. Add in differences of opinions from siblings and decisions can become paralyzing. I have seen first hand how sibling disagreements resulted in ill-advised and inappropriate decisions. Who does this affect the most? It’s their parents, the very people…
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“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…
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THE 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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