Press Release: Elderado Launches Availability Registry in Ontario.
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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
Finding elder care in Canada can be confusing and stressful. Families have to navigate long-term care waitlists, different levels of retirement living support, eligibility requirements, budgets, and often they are under time pressure. Social workers and discharge planners want to help, but resources can be limited and fragmented across various websites and platforms. When Elderado […]
November 30, 2025
When an older adult is considering downsizing into a retirement home or long term care the right real estate agent can make the transition much easier. A knowledgeable agent who understands how long-term care and retirement homes work can help families navigate a stressful and complex process. To help families find that kind of support, […]
November 19, 2025
When a patient no longer needs acute care but can’t safely return home, social workers, discharge planners, and patient care coordinators often have to work against the clock to find appropriate elder care. Every long-term care home has a waitlist, but there are retirement homes with immediate availability – the problem is finding those homes. […]
October 26, 2025
The Retirement Living Availability Registry (RLAR) is a free, online tool from Elderado that helps retirement homes share their availability with families and health partners in real time – and makes it easy for them to stay visible. Sign up your home Making It Easier to Connect With Families Traditionally, families and social workers have […]
October 26, 2025
When a loved one suddenly needs care, families can find themselves in a race against time. A hospital discharge, a sudden change in health, or a fall can create an urgent need for safe, appropriate care. In these moments, families are forced to make big decisions fast – and the search for a retirement home […]
October 26, 2025
When a loved one suddenly needs care, finding a retirement home with space can be stressful. Families often have to make quick decisions, calling around to multiple homes to find out who has availability and can provide the care their loved one needs. That’s where the Retirement Living Availability Registry (RLAR) comes in. The Retirement […]
October 22, 2025
Submitted by: Jay at Retirement Home Insider Moving Into a Retirement Home? If you have aging loved ones thinking about moving into a retirement home, use these simple expert tips to help make your senior living transition as seamless as possible. Learn what families need to know – both before – and after, move-in day. […]
September 30, 2025
What Elderado Taught Me It’s a strange feeling writing this final entry. Not because I don’t know what to say, but because there’s too much I could say. Too many lessons, too many moments, too many people I want to thank to fit into a single blog post. My internship at Elderado has officially come […]
August 29, 2025
New feature reduces the time families, hospitals, and social workers spend searching for housing – starting in Durham, expanding Ontario-wide and across Canada. Toronto, ON – August 29, 2025 – Elderado.ca, Ontario’s trusted platform for researching long-term care and retirement homes, today announced the launch of its Availability Registry, a digital tool designed to help […]
August 29, 2025
Recently, Elderado co-founder Daniel Clarke joined The Next Stage, a podcast produced by Krygier Wealth Management of RBC Dominion Securities, to talk about one of life’s most challenging transitions: the move into retirement living. The episode, titled “The Search for Retirement Living”, covered everything from practical search tools to the emotional side of planning care. […]
August 28, 2025
When Ben Hutton sat down with Elderado’s co‑founder Daniel Clarke, they explored what makes Opulife’s home care approach feel more like caring for family than just business. In today’s post, we’ll walk through Opulife’s thoughtful touches, especially for Ontario’s vibrant Italian community, and the make all the difference for their clients. Ben is the Co-Founder […]
August 26, 2025
Many families and neighbours want to help older adults who seem lonely, but aren’t sure where to start. Social isolation is more than just feeling lonely — it has real health consequences for seniors, and it’s becoming a growing concern in Ontario. At Elderado, we know families are looking for clear, practical guidance. That’s why […]
August 23, 2025
What July Taught Me About Slow Progress If you’ve been following along with my internship reflection series, you might’ve noticed this July update is fashionably late. Between Daniel’s trip to Ottawa and my own week away on vacation, the month moved faster than expected and before I knew it, we were already halfway through August. […]
August 18, 2025
If you or a loved one is starting to explore the idea of downsizing, one of the biggest questions that comes up is: where do we start? Selling a long-time home is never just about real estate. It is emotional. It involves logistics. For many, it can feel overwhelming. A Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) […]
August 6, 2025
When families suddenly find themselves needing care for a loved one — whether due to a fall, hospital discharge, or a cognitive health change — the process can feel paralyzing. That’s why we were thrilled when Whimble, a platform focused on simplifying in-home care, invited Elderado co-founder Daniel Clarke to join a live webinar hosted […]
July 21, 2025
Long-Term Care in Ontario: How Public, Non-Profit, and For-Profit Homes Compare on Staffing and Spending Families looking for long-term care (LTC) options in Ontario regularly ask us whether ownership matters when it comes to the care their loved ones will receive. A new Statistics Canada report sheds light on this. It analyzes staffing levels and […]
July 18, 2025
Founded in 2010, Spark Centre is the Regional Innovation Centre for Durham and Northumberland, dedicated to accelerating early-stage, technology-driven companies through advisory services, lab space, events, and access to capital and IP strategy. From the moment we joined, we felt immersed in a peer-driven ecosystem. From expert-led masterclasses to one-on-one mentoring that’s honed our pitch, deepened […]
July 15, 2025
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