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Tapping into the Value of Your Home Mellisa Thornton is a Level 2 Licensed Mortgage Agent with Pineapple Mortgage. Through her platform, Mortgages by Mellisa, she works directly with seniors and their families to unlock home equity through reverse mortgages. This is a key financial tool that allows homeowners aged 55+ to tap into the […]
May 23, 2025
Moving can be a stressful and emotionally challenging experience, especially for older adults transitioning from larger homes to smaller, more manageable living spaces. Downsizing Diva specializes in making this transition as seamless as possible, providing compassionate support and expert guidance throughout the entire downsizing process. In this blog, we explore what sets Downsizing Diva apart, […]
May 23, 2025
What Is The Accessible Housing Network? The Accessible Housing Network (AHN) is a coalition of over 70 nonprofit organizations across Canada, united to make a powerful but simple message: all new houses must be designed with accessibility as the priority. Co-founder Kate Chung emphasizes universal design as the norm and not the exception, which makes […]
May 23, 2025
What Is Alivio Downsizing? Alivio Downsizing offers expert estate clearing and downsizing services, helping seniors and their families prepare for major life transitions whether that’s moving into a retirement community, clearing out a loved one’s estate, or selling a long-time family home. Founded by Rita Monteiro, a military spouse and marketing professional turned downsizing expert, […]
May 22, 2025
Thank You, PSWs: Honouring the Heart of Elder Care on Personal Support Worker Day Every year on May 19, we celebrate Personal Support Worker Day – a chance to recognize the people who care for our most vulnerable with strength, skill, and heart. PSWs are the backbone of elder care. They help with everything from […]
May 19, 2025
Discover how Soul Transition is helping families navigate the end-of-life journey with compassion and care. Jennifer, a compassionate death doula & founder of Soul Transition, shares her approach to guiding families through life’s final chapter. With a focus on emotional, spiritual, and practical support, Jennifer’s work ensures that each person’s journey is met with dignity, […]
May 17, 2025
Helping You Make Plans for Tomorrow Discerning Seniors, founded by Lori Germain and Leigh Merlo, works to simplify the aging-in-place process for older adults. The duo helping seniors navigate the challenges of aging. Learn more about the meaning and implications behind their work. How did Discerning Seniors Get Started? Discerning Seniors was founded due to […]
May 17, 2025
Happy Nurses Week! From May 12–18, we’re honouring the incredible nurses who care for our families, support our loved ones, and show up every day with compassion and strength. At Elderado, we know that navigating elder care is a team effort—and nurses are at the heart of that journey. To say thank you, we’re giving […]
May 17, 2025
Caregiving is one of the most powerful, yet often unrecognized, forces holding our families and healthcare system together. Whether it’s helping a parent with mobility, managing medications for a spouse, or simply being there to listen and provide emotional support. Caregiving takes many forms, and most of it happens quietly, behind closed doors. In his […]
May 16, 2025
Reconnecting Families Through Culture and Storytelling Learn how Root & Seed is making it easier for families to rediscover and preserve their heritage through powerful conversations. In this episode of the Elderado podcast, co-founder Anika Chabra shares the story behind their mission to help people document family traditions, recipes, and stories before they fade away. […]
May 8, 2025
A New Standard for Senior Living Discover how Age-Friendly Consulting (AFC) creates an even safer, more enriching environment for seniors and older adults. Learn about the benefits and future impact of their work. What Does Age-Friendly Consulting Do? Age-Friendly Consulting, founded by Debra Sayewich, is dedicated to helping businesses and communities adapt their environments and […]
May 2, 2025
Where are you watching the Masters this week? If you're picturing your living room couch or the local clubhouse, think bigger. At some retirement homes in Ontario you can bring the Masters experience to a whole new level-with golf simulators, on-site pubs, and big screens perfect for following every shot at Augusta while taking a […]
April 12, 2025
National Caregiver Day 2025: We're by your side April 1, 2025 is National Caregiver Day in Canada – a day to recognize the caregivers who provide vital support to aging parents, spouses, friends, and family. Whether you're helping a parent with dementia, supporting a spouse through illness, or coordinating care for a grandparent, your work […]
April 2, 2025
The new rates for long-term care are out, and much like everything else these days, prices are going up. New long-term care rates beginning July 1, 2024 It's typical for long-term care rates to nudge up every year. On July 1, 2024 the monthly rate for a basic room in long-term care is going up […]
April 1, 2025
We’re proud to announce that Elderado has been selected as one of 23 innovators awarded funding through the Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI)’s new Ignite program. This prestigious initiative supports early-stage Canadian companies working to improve aging and brain health, with a strong focus on dementia care, caregiver support, and care coordination. […]
March 28, 2025
Amica Taunton is a new retirement home in Whitby, Ontario that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Amica Retirement Homes Anytime I've walked into an Amica retirement home it's felt like luxury. You can see it in the premium finishes, and feel it in the way spaces are designed and decorated – and […]
March 16, 2025
What to Look for During a Retirement Home Tour: A Guide for Ontario Families Introduction Looking for a retirement home—whether for yourself or a loved one—can feel overwhelming. There are so many options, each with different services, amenities, and pricing. That’s why taking a guided tour is one of the best ways to see if […]
March 11, 2025
The senior care industry in Ontario wouldn’t function without the dedication, skill, and compassion of women. Across long-term care and retirement homes, women are the backbone of the sector, making up the majority of personal support workers (PSWs), nurses, and social workers who provide daily care and life-enhancing services to older adults. Did you know? […]
March 10, 2025
Social workers are like wolves They show up during some of life’s toughest moments—offering support, guidance, and sometimes just a reassuring presence when things feel impossible. And yet, they rarely get the appreciation they deserve. Well, we’re here to change that—one handwritten letter and one Tim Hortons gift card at a time! We’re sending 100 […]
March 8, 2025
On January 17 and 18, Chartwell hosted a National Open House event – and I crashed it! Friday I set out to hit as many Chartwell retirement homes as I could. Along the way I made a video at each home I toured to give you a peek inside, and tell you more about retirement […]
March 2, 2025
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