The
good news about spending one's retirement years in Montréal, 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 Montréal.
Types of Care in Quebec
Retirement
homes in Montréal 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 Montréal
Sunrise
Senior Living of Dollard-des-Ormeaux in a quiet neighborhood of West Island
Montréal 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 Montréal 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 Montréal 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 Montréal
There
are a number of independent living style retirement homes in Montréal and
surrounding areas; independent living being a popular and desirable arrangement
for many Quebec seniors.
A few cultural highlights of Montréal
The Montréal Botanical Gardens, located near downtown Montréal, Olympic Park
and the Biodôme, is ranked one of the largest gardens of its kind in the world.
The Montréal 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 Cosmodôme 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 Montréal but are not a resident of
Quebec, the beautiful and cultural city of Montréal is certainly worth visiting
and considering as a retirement destination.
