Alzheimer’s disease – Episode 1: Learn more about Alzheimer with Luc Armand In the form of short videos, an expert will reveal all the facets of his profession and his relationship to seniors, all in a simple and fun tone! This week, check out our first episode: Learn more about Alzheimer. Luc Armand, our Alzheimer…
Selling your home in retirement: How to prepare yourself? The time for retirement has arrived and you are thinking about moving? Selling your home in retirement is an important step that requires a certain level of preparation but also good thinking. Before selling your home, you have to plan what to do next. Can you…
Emergency placement in a retirement home As you get older, there are some things you try to plan ahead to avoid unpleasant surprises. When it comes time to retire, there are indeed questions to be asked. All this in order to be able to fully live this important stage of our life which stands before…
Have you ever wondered what superheroes would look like if they were older? Alex Solis, an American artist, answers this question by drawing all the heroes of our childhood with a few years older. Batman, Superman, Spiderman, everyone is present! Here they are in costume and ready to action and the result is stunning. Amazing…
Learn more about our guide to Alzheimer’s disease Alzheimer’s disease is (unfortunately) an increasingly common disease that affects many older people. Understanding it better is giving yourself the power to deal with it better. We have therefore put together a multitude of very practical tips in one 25-page book. The goal? Help you, the caregiver,…
Discussions about money and finances are not always easy to tackle in general. Talking about money with elderly parents is therefore a topic of discussion that one may be tempted to avoid. And that can be easily understood, we want to stay away from conflicts and misunderstandings related to this often taboo subject. Yet discussing…
Knowing how to properly discuss the topic of aging with a senior is important because getting is not always associated with something easy. Yet there are so many positive aspects associated with aging. After all, this is your chance to put your wisdom to the fore and enjoy life, right! Despite everything, many have difficulty…
How to deal with an elderly parent with Alzheimer’s? This question is quite normal since Alzheimer’s disease can be difficult both for the person affected but also for relatives and family. Feeling like our heads are playing tricks on us all the time is certainly not easy. Unfortunately, seeing an elderly person lose his or…
Between March 1st and 7th, learn more about Social Work Week in Ontario hosted by OASW (Ontario Association of social workers). This year’s theme is “You Are Not Alone”. Social workers In March 2021, more than 20,000 registered social workers across Ontario are celebrating Social Work Week. And at Visavie, we have always known that…
We tell you here about 5 points to find a retirement home. Are your parents losing their independence and need help every day? Or are you just worried about their safety? Depending on the senior’s stage of dependency, it may be time to consider the option of a retirement home. Sometimes going to residency may…