Category: Age in Place

Age in place is an educational resource for seniors and their families; by providing articles, we help seniors maintain their comfort at home. Grow g(old)en prepares research based information on available services that seniors can integrate into their routines. Above all, we want to make your life easier as you age and stay in the comfort of your own home.

There are so many options available to enhance the lives of seniors’. Regardless if you need to know about funding or what services are available, this blog has everything you need. Educate yourself on the available options with these articles for seniors and their families tailored to let you comfortably age in place.

A caregiver sitting with an elderly woman in a wheelchair.

18 Undeniable Benefits of Home Care for Seniors

Sean Conroy December 20, 2024 Age in Place

Have you noticed your aging parent or loved one struggling to prepare meals or maintain their home as they once did? Are they forgetting to …

An elderly woman walking arm-in-arm with a younger woman, both smiling at each other while strolling outdoors on an autumn day.

How to Talk to Your Parent with Alzheimer’s: 12 Key Tips for Positive Communication

Sean Conroy October 24, 2024 Age in Place

According to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada, approximately 733,040 individuals in Canada are living with a form of dementia. If your parent is one of …

Elderly woman with a soft smile, wearing a beige sweater, engaging warmly with a caregiver who is offering supportive conversation.

19 End-of-Life Signs in Elderly Adults & What to Expect As Your Loved One Nears Their Final Days

Sean Conroy September 20, 2024 Age in Place

The thought of losing a loved one is hard. Imagining a life where you can no longer call or visit them feels unreal, something that …

An elderly woman in a wheelchair, wearing a patterned shirt, looks at the pathway ahead. She is outdoors, with a clear view of a quiet, sunlit street lined with greenery and homes in the background.

Is Your Parent Showing Signs of Dementia? Here Are 11 Behaviours to Watch For

Sean Conroy July 23, 2024 Age in Place

As you watch your parents age, subtle changes in their behaviour, like times when they seem lost in their own home or have difficulty recalling …

A young woman supports an elderly woman with short white hair using a cane. They are both smiling as they look ahead in a bright, modern living room

10 Important Benefits of Getting Respite Care for Your Aging Parents

Sean Conroy June 15, 2024 Age in Place

According to Stats Canada, 45% of caregivers receive help from a spouse or partner who modified their life or work arrangements to help. The demands …

A smiling young woman embracing an elderly woman who is sitting on a couch. The elderly woman appears content and is looking affectionately at the younger woman. They are in a bright, cozy room, suggesting a close and caring relationship, possibly between a caregiver and a senior family member.

When Aging Parents Can’t Live Alone: 16 Warning Signs To Look For

Sean Conroy April 29, 2024 Age in Place

Watching parents age is a profound aspect of life, filled with emotions and tough decisions. For adult children, it can feel like one minute your …

A mother and daughter sitting on a couch talking about the aging parent expecting too much.

5 Tips On What to Do When Aging Parents Expect Too Much

Sean Conroy March 19, 2024 Age in Place

Taking care of aging parents is a great way to give back for all the support, guidance, love, and care they provided you throughout your …

Two seniors sitting on a couch, waving at their phone as they are on a video call with a family member.

How to Help Aging Parents from Afar: 8 Tips for Long-Distance Caregiving

Sean Conroy February 16, 2024 Age in Place

Managing the experience of your parents getting older can be both emotionally and physically challenging. As you grow older, you find yourself becoming the source …

An adult talking to his aging parents about their future on the couch.

How to Talk to Aging Parents About Their Future (+8 Tips to Make it Easier)

Sean Conroy January 16, 2024 Age in Place

As your parents age, they may experience unexpected situations, such as an abrupt health crisis, that can leave you and your family in a state …