Healthcare is much more than the patient’s medical journey in the hospital. In fact, when they leave the hospital, it’s the beginning of a crucial transition that requires careful attention and support. Whether returning home or moving into a retirement setting, a smooth transition is the key to a patient’s overall recovery and well-being. Let’s explore the essential factors that make this journey seamless, ensuring a patient receives the care and support needed during this critical phase of recovery in the comfort of their home. The Crucial Role of a Smooth Transition Transitioning from ..read more

Are you thinking about moving into a retirement community? Embarking on the journey to find the ideal retirement community can feel overwhelming. Maybe you’ve recently lost your spouse, or you have some health issues that are making it challenging to continue living independently. It might be time to begin the next chapter in your life – but where do you begin?  Finding a new place to call home that has the perfect mix of comfort, companionship and peace of mind later in life isn’t always easy to do on your own. As the popularity of retirement communities continues to soar, the benefit ..read more

Are you familiar with the advantages of living in a retirement home ? Although it might be a sometimes stressful and challenging transition for some seniors, and that it is absolutely natural to have a lot of questions, living in a retirement home actually comes with a variety of benefits. With a supportive community and a wide range of services easily available, seniors’ daily lives can be even more comfortable. The importance of community in retirement homes Living in a retirement home gives seniors the opportunity to be an active part of a dynamic community, enjoying retirement fully ..read more

Get these advantages with help from a Senior Living Advisor in Ontario. In Ontario, there are many retirement living options to choose from. It can be overwhelming to get started on your search if you’re a senior or a concerned family member. Maybe you just don’t know where to begin – and that’s ok. Here’s where a Senior Living Advisor can help you. What are Senior Living Advisors? Visavie’s Senior Living Advisors help seniors, and their families explore retirement living options. They are caring professionals who are highly skilled and passionate about providing seniors and families with q ..read more

Throughout my many years with Visavie, I have accumulated numerous challenging stories and encountered several individuals who deeply touched me. Among these difficult cases, I would like to share one that had a positive outcome. It involved a family of five children and a Portuguese mother experiencing memory loss, having lost her husband approximately two years ago. The mother demanded that her children take care of her, visit her daily or more frequently, prepare her meals, and attend to all her related needs. The assistance request was made two years ago by one of the sons-in-law. His s ..read more

Living in the comfort of your own home for as long as possible is one of your dearest wishes? Now that you have reached retirement age, and if your health situation allows it, the good news is that solutions exist to make this wish come true. For Canadian seniors who want to enjoy the many benefits of staying at home, it is great to know that financial assistance is available. Interested in learning more about seniors’ home support tax credits in Ontario? Look at all different government programs and grants available for the elderly population still living at home. For this 2023 edition ..read more

As you approach retirement, perhaps you are considering the option of moving into a private retirement home that offers all the services you need? Or maybe an elderly parent is requiring special care, and you are looking for a perfect living environment, well adapted to his or her needs. In all cases, a very legitimate question inevitably comes up: what is the actual cost of living in a retirement home in Quebec? It is important to realize that the cost of renting an apartment or a room in a retirement home can vary greatly depending on several factors: geographic location, services offered ..read more

Mainly characterized by discoloration of the skin, vitiligo is one of the most common skin diseases, approximately affecting around 1% of the population. Although it is not infectious nor contagious, this cutaneous disorder does require a significant adaptation for people living with this condition. Let’s find out more about the impact of vitiligo on seniors, and the different resources that are available to them. What is vitiligo? Vitiligo is defined as a skin disorder affecting melanocytes, resulting in the appearance of white patches on some parts of the body (face, hands, feet, knees, e ..read more

Known as an unpredictable disease, often punctuated by ups and downs, multiple sclerosis in seniors represents a real daily challenge for many. To live better with this health condition, it is useful to understand what multiple sclerosis is and the impact it can have on elderly suffering from it. At Visavie, our team is dedicated to supporting seniors and their families, with respect and compassion, in achieving a better quality of life every day. This commitment applies to all seniors, regardless of their reality. What is Multiple Sclerosis (MS)? Multiple sclerosis (MS) is considered as ..read more

The 7 benefits of dancing for seniors Having fun, moving your body, and expressing yourself; there is certainly no age limit to the many benefits of dancing. A popular activity among the retired population, it is an excellent way to stay active. The benefits of dancing for seniors are numerous and increasingly well known. Whether it’s physical, cognitive, emotional, or social, one thing is certain: dancing is good for you! 1.   Tailored activity for good cardiovascular health At the unbridled pace of music, dancing is certainly considered a very good physical activity. You have pr ..read more