Tuesday, November 5, 2013

The Life and Styles of Retirement Homes in Montreal


The good news about spending one's retirement years in Montr矇al, besides being near the Botanical Gardens, the Cosmodome and Shelburne Museum, is the range of options in senior care and the various styles of retirement homes in Montr矇al.

Types of Care in Quebec
Retirement homes in Montr矇al falling under the 'Intermediate Accommodations' category are meant to feel very much like home and include supervised apartments, reception homes, group homes and rooming houses.

Seniors in Quebec that are no longer able to remain in their homes and living independently have access to residential and long-term care, rehabilitation centres, general and specialized hospital centres. In addition to assistance, these facilities provide supervision and clinical care for seniors.

Multigenerational Homes
Senior care in Quebec is governed by Quebec health and social services and this is unique from other Canadian provinces in that private residences for seniors must be registered with 'Registry of residences for the elderly'.

The concept of families taking care of their elders is not new, and the province of Quebec is recognizing the importance of the Multigenerational Home. In this type of arrangement, families are able to care for aging parents and/or adult children in a single-family home that includes two independent dwellings. In addition to the concept of helping seniors to live at home, the multigenerational home allows for financial and social support between generations.

Assisted Living in Montr矇al
Sunrise Senior Living of Dollard-des-Ormeaux in a quiet neighborhood of West Island Montr矇al is close to everything! Restaurants and shops, cinemas and parks are all in close proximity of the beautiful Sunrise residence. The staff at the Sunrise community is warm and friendly and committed to making each day the best it can be.

Holiday Retirement homes in Montr矇al are represented in the charming suburb of Saint-Laurent at La Residence Steger. Residents appreciate being minutes from dining, shopping, healthcare, and the cultural attractions of the city. The Parc du Mont-Royal, the Place des Arts, and the Montr矇al Symphony are all nearby and practically guarantee many special afternoons and evenings out. Holiday Retirement takes great pride in the quality of retirement living they offer and invite interested seniors to visit and experience their St Laurent location first hand.

Retirement Living in Montr矇al
There are a number of independent living style retirement homes in Montr矇al and surrounding areas; independent living being a popular and desirable arrangement for many Quebec seniors.

A few cultural highlights of Montr矇al
The Montr矇al Botanical Gardens, located near downtown Montr矇al, Olympic Park and the Biod繫me, is ranked one of the largest gardens of its kind in the world. The Montr矇al botanical garden is a live museum of plants from all corners of the earth and the overall beauty of the gardens will bring you back for frequent visits any season.

The Shelburne Museum is a year round treat with more than 150,000 works of art that keep visitors coming back on quests of rediscovery. The museum includes a 1920's vintage carousel and a mid 1800's style schoolhouse among many more buildings that transport guests into Canada's past.

The Cosmod繫me Space Science Centre includes exhibits that inspire and amaze museum visitors. Among 'things to see' is a replica of space shuttle Endeavour, and 'things to do' include a moonwalk simulation complete with space station communication. Visitors may explore the centre at their own pace and guided tours are also available - a wise idea for the first visit!

If you are researching retirement homes in Montr矇al but are not a resident of Quebec, the beautiful and cultural city of Montr矇al is certainly worth visiting and considering as a retirement destination.

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