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If you’ve ever felt like you’re being pulled in ten different directions at once, you’re not alone. You’re building your career. You’re showing up for your family. Maybe you’re raising kids. And at the same time, you’re starting to take on a new role you were never really trained for helping aging parents navigate one […]
April 12, 2026
Retirement Suites By The Lake (RSBL) is situated close to my own home and is a landmark I have driven past countless times over the years. It is a building that has always occupied a space in my peripheral awareness, partly because I have known several peers whose parents once lived there. Through my recent […]
April 11, 2026
Guest blog by: CarePatrol There’s a specific silence that settles into a Canadian family home once the kids have moved to the city and the hockey gear has finally stopped cluttering the mudroom. It’s a house full of memories, sure—but it’s also a house full of stairs to climb, gutters to clear, and expensive heating bills […]
April 11, 2026
As I arrived at Delmanor Wynford, I was immediately welcomed by the concierge, who serves as a helpful presence on-site every day from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. I was able to take some time to relax in the well-appointed lobby ahead of my tour, where I could truly admire the elegant surroundings and the […]
March 28, 2026
Arriving at The Millwood Retirement Residence felt less like a formal tour and more like popping into a friend’s home. Despite driving past the building many times before, I hadn’t fully realized this boutique residence was tucked away right in the heart of Toronto’s Leaside neighborhood. It blends seamlessly with the surrounding houses, schools, and […]
March 15, 2026
Choosing the right retirement home can feel overwhelming for families. Many people are not sure what life in a retirement residence actually looks like. What are the suites like? What kind of care is available? And one question that comes up again and again: How is the food? To help answer these questions, Elderado recently […]
March 14, 2026
The Green Bench Premiere On March 10, 2026 Schlegel Village premiered The Green Bench at Centre In The Square in Kitchener to a packed theatre of more than 1,000 attendees! The documentary follows five residents from Schlegel Villages as they return to places that shaped their lives. You need to see this film I began to get […]
March 11, 2026
Choosing a retirement home can feel overwhelming. Many families do not know where to start, what questions to ask, or how retirement homes work. Recently, we hosted a drop-in information session at Cedarcroft Place in Oshawa where families could ask questions about retirement living. While we were there, I sat down with Robert Miles, Sales […]
March 9, 2026
Ask Me Anything About Retirement Homes and Long-Term Care Join Me at Westney Gardens in Ajax on Sunday, March 8 If you have ever wondered how retirement homes work, what long-term care homes are really like, or how the long-term care waitlist in Ontario works, you are not alone. Most of us did not learn […]
March 6, 2026
You cannot talk about the magic of Alexis Lodge without first talking about its visionary founder and director, Christiana Egi. The unfiltered passion she has for Alexis Lodge is like no other I have encountered. She told me during our conversation that she effectively “eats and breathes dementia,” and that reality quickly became very clear […]
March 4, 2026
Guest blog by: CarePatrol Caring for an aging family member is one of the most profound gifts you can offer. It is a role defined by compassion, but let’s be honest: it is also physically demanding and emotionally taxing. Whether you are juggling a career, raising your own children, or simply trying to maintain your […]
March 3, 2026
Families often worry about how their loved one with dementia will be supported in long-term care. This week, the Ontario government announced new funding and programs aimed at improving dementia care in long-term care homes across the province. Here is what you need to know about it: Improving Dementia Care Program (IDCP) The Ontario government […]
February 25, 2026
There’s never a time we’re taught the difference between a retirement home and a long-term care home – rather it’s a question that’s often thrust upon us when an aging loved one needs support. We get it, we built Elderado because we were in those shoes. Here are the answers to 6 common questions we […]
February 17, 2026
Walking into Scarborough Retirement Residence (SRR) feels like entering a bustling, welcoming family home. From the moment you cross the threshold, the atmosphere is set by the sound of music and the gentle hum of friends chatting in the lobby. Throughout my visit, that feeling of home was reinforced by every architectural detail: the warm […]
February 14, 2026
Touring a retirement home may be an exciting lifestyle transition, or it can feel like an overwhelming experience that’s difficult to navigate. If you find yourself in the latter category, here are 12 questions you might consider asking when you tour a retirement home. What is included in the base rate, and what are some […]
February 11, 2026
A Deep Dive into McCowan Retirement Residence – A Retirement Community That Feels Like Home From the moment I met with my hosts, Lesley and Sandra, it was immediately apparent that McCowan Retirement Residence is a community built on a foundation of genuine human connection. Throughout my visit, I was struck by the profound level […]
February 10, 2026
When families begin exploring options for aging — retirement living, long-term care, home care, and community supports, many start by doing their own research. Online platforms like Elderado play an important and valuable role in this process, giving families access to information, comparisons, and visibility into options that may otherwise feel hard to find. For […]
February 9, 2026
Introduction: A Symphony of First Impressions As I sat in the lobby ahead of my tour, the air filled with the swell of live classical music drifting up from the grand room below. A quartet consisting of three violinists and a cellist was performing a vibrant repertoire ranging from Vivaldi to ABBA. Complete with puppets […]
February 7, 2026
My name is Ellen Pisani, and I am incredibly excited to join the Elderado team for a six-week placement. This opportunity is the capstone of my Community and Health Services Navigation certificate program through Cambrian College. From the moment I came across Elderado, I was struck by the innovative, person-centered work being done by Daniel […]
January 15, 2026
We got to enjoy Lunch at Bloom Oshawa with Jacquie Platten, Retirement Living Consultant at Bloom Oshawa, and six real estate agents. All six agents support older adults downsizing in Durham, and got at least 18 out of 20 on the Senior Living Certified Level 1 quiz – demonstrating a commitment to help their clients […]
January 14, 2026
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