showed that the opportunity for greater social interaction in retirement homes is an important consideration for some, and consistent anecdotal reports suggest that many residents have a boost in health and well-being after moving into a retirement home.
However, the primary drivers of relocation are concerns over age-associated decline in health, coupled with uncertainty over being able to access services—such as assistance with property upkeep, medications orAds for retirement homes seem to offer a worry-free lifestyle choice. Above: stock images seen in marketing materials for retirement homes in Canada. Credit: Shutterstock.
What we do know paints a mixed picture. For example, retirement home residents living with dementia, and who can afford specialized memory care services,