Eighty-nine year old Betty Earle and her husband moved into United’s Garrison Green community seven years ago. They decided to make the move while they were healthy and independent. Betty is grateful for that decision because she is surrounded by friends and a community that has supported her during some difficult times. Along the way, […]
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United Minds – a Social Approach to Cognitive Care
“Labels can become so frustrating, as instead of being Jim, John, Lucy or Ann, you suddenly morph into a person with dementia first, followed by your name and other qualities. It’s as if the rest of the person has vanished into thin air, never to return.” – Person with dementia (World Alzheimer Report, 2012). Dementia […]
The future of aging begins today
“Older Canadians are now the fastest growing segment of our population with their numbers expected to double over the next two decades so that by then, one in four Canadians will be older than 65 years of age.” – National Seniors Strategy. What do we want life to look like in the next 20 years? […]
How can we help make your life easier?
“May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears.” – Nelson Mandela Decisions, decisions, decisions. It seems like it’s a never ending push and pull. When you reach your later years, the questions are different than in your younger years, but they still require the same serious consideration. For instance, you’ve lived in the same […]
United’s Life Lease – Creating Certainty in an Uncertain World
When an older adult is considering leaving the family home for an older adult community, a major factor is affordability. Can I afford the monthly costs? Will my savings run out in a few years, leaving me without a place to live? These are critically important questions, which we have addressed in our new, unique […]
Fighting Dementia with Effective Social Programs
“Dementia is a shift in the way a person experiences the world.” – Dr. Allen Power It seems almost a given these days that at some point in later life, dementia in some form will impact our appreciation of life. Studies are showing that as the baby boomers age, and we live longer, the number […]
