In 2002, the B.C. government made adjustments to the systems and process for providing subsidized care, c ...
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Understanding Subsidized Care in BC
Understanding Subsidized Care in BC
In 2002, the B.C. government made adjustments to the systems and process for providing subsidized care, creating through the various Health Authorities throughout the province a one stop resource to a ...
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Campuses of Care Residences
Campuses of Care Residences
Campuses of Care residences combine all three levels of care - independent living, assisted living and co ...
Campuses of Care residences combine all three levels of care - independent living, assisted living and continuing care - in a single setting. Often this is referred to as "aging in place" since the st ...
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What is Complex Care?
What is Complex Care?
Government agencies often refer to complex care as “residential care”. These two terms, complex care and ...
Government agencies often refer to complex care as “residential care”. These two terms, complex care and residential care, are interchangeable. So if you hear someone referring to “residential care” t ...
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Hiring a Relocation Specialist
Hiring a Relocation Specialist
A company that specializes in relocating clients is different from a downsizing company in that it handle ...
A company that specializes in relocating clients is different from a downsizing company in that it handles downsizing PLUS moving. A downsizing company usually helps you organize your current home to ...
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Real Estate Trends Changed by the 50-Plus Buyers
Real Estate Trends Changed by the 50-Plus Buyers
The new generation of retirees are setting buying trends that differ significantly from the choices made ...
The new generation of retirees are setting buying trends that differ significantly from the choices made by seniors a decade or so ago, say realtors who specialize in the 50-plus demographic. Today's ...
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Independent Living Residences
Independent Living Residences
Over the last 20 years, the face of retirement living has changed dramatically. Today, more and more priv ...
Over the last 20 years, the face of retirement living has changed dramatically. Today, more and more private and public care residences are re-directing their programs to support an active, aging popu ...
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Choosing the Right Senior Housing for You
Choosing the Right Senior Housing for You
Deciding on the type of housing and care you require can be an exciting but overwhelming challenge. To he ...
Deciding on the type of housing and care you require can be an exciting but overwhelming challenge. To help you make the best choice for your situation, below is a list of questions and tips to help g ...
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