As the golden years approach, many seniors find themselves at a crossroads, seeking financial strategies to ensure a comfortable and secure retirement. One solution that may arise is reverse mortgages. In this article, we'll explore the ins and outs of reverse mortgages from a Realtor and Lifestyle55+ Affiliate perspective to help you decide if a reverse mortgage is a tool you or a senior loved one can use to unlock the wealth tied up in a home.  Understanding Reverse... [read more]

Seeing your parents as people doesn’t always come naturally. For your whole life, you likely saw your Mom or Dad as your protector, caregiver, sounding board or guide. These are people that you admire and perceive as pillars of strength. No matter how old you get, there is still comfort in calling Mom or Dad after a bad day or when you need a boost. As adult children, we often forget that our parents are people too. They have their struggles, limitation and challenges –... [read more]

Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, considerable attention has been drawn to long-term care homes where several coronavirus cases and fatalities have occurred. Unfortunately, many still consider long-term care homes the same as independent living communities; however, the two have distinct differences.  Despite public perception and the ongoing global pandemic, retirement communities are still safe for seniors looking to lead a fulfilling, independent and supportive lifestyle. Here’s... [read more]

Many retirement communities offer on-site medical and safety services. However, there are instances when residents may need to seek care outside the scope of what a retirement home can offer, sometimes in the form of home-hired care or one-on-one care. Luckily, for seniors living in Mississauga, there's a range of outside care options. Two of the area's largest and most advanced hospitals – Credit Valley Hospital and Trillium Health Centre – offer a range of... [read more]

Perhaps you still own the house you raised your children in, or you have grown tired of the “living large” lifestyle you worked so hard to achieve. As you look around your home, you see unused bedrooms, closets filled with belongings, memories in every corner and the garage? Well, you haven’t parked your car in there in years. As you approached your golden years, you expected it would be a time of freedom – a season of rekindling old hobbies, social outings with... [read more]