For seniors living alone during the pandemic, times are certainly challenging. Everyday tasks, like buying groceries, keeping in touch with friends and family or going to appointments, are particularly hard. Many seniors are also grappling with feelings of isolation and stress, especially since this aging population is more vulnerable to complications from COVID-19. As Canadians continue to flatten the curve by staying home and ensuring physical distancing, it may seem counter-intuitive for... [read more]

Attention Downsizers Join us for a free online senior living workshop hosted by Parkland on the Glen! Simplifying Your Move and Knowing When to Sell Thursday, May 27, 2021 12 p.m. EST Monica Black from Simple Easy Transitions and Deborah Clerk from Keller Williams will discuss the best time to sell and key strategies to simplify your move. Registration and full details here.  [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]

Are you thinking about retirement living, but feel uncertain about your options? Join us for a free seminar on Saturday, October 5, 2019, to understand the steps for your next move. Hosted by Parkland on the Glen, in partnership with Keller Williams Realty Solutions, Brokerage, this free information session provides excellent insight into downsizing and retirement living. This is a great time to ask questions and get advice from a: ☑️ Legal expert regarding wills, living wills,... [read more]

As Accredited Senior Agents (ASA), we often share a lot of information regarding seniors and selling their homes. But there is another side to that same coin – buying a home as a senior. Making a late-in-life transition, such as purchasing a home, comes with many considerations – and, ultimately, some seniors opt to rent at this stage of life. However, many are drawn to owning their home and the benefits that are associated with homeownership. If you or someone you care about is... [read more]