Family Guides & Resources
Whether you're exploring retirement living, dementia care, or supported independent living for adults with developmental disabilities, autism, or other forms of neurodiversity, we hope these guides help you feel informed, supported, and a little less overwhelmed.
When someone you love needs more support, it can feel like you're expected to become an expert almost overnight. Suddenly you're navigating healthcare, housing, funding, and unfamiliar terminology, all while trying to make one of life's most important decisions. It can feel a bit like trying to drink from a fire hose. We'd like to help.
Some families who read these guides will eventually choose Highview. Others won't, and that's okay. We believe good information should be shared freely, because every family deserves support when making life's important decisions.
Dementia Care at Lucan, Ontario: Life at Highview’s Owens Cottage
Will the person you love feel at home here? Step inside Owens Cottage, our secure dementia care home on Main Street in Lucan, part of one shared home community.
Dementia Care in Kitchener-Waterloo: Life at Blair Creek and Cedar Creek Houses
Will the person you love feel at home here? Step inside Blair Creek House and Cedar Creek House, where small cottages, secure gardens and familiar routines shape every day, and learn how to choose the right dementia care home in Kitchener-Waterloo.
Dementia Care in London, Ontario: Life at Franklin House and Chapin House
Will the person you love feel at home here? Step inside Franklin House and Chapin House, our small dementia care homes in London, Ontario, and learn what to look for as you choose the right home for your family.
My Parent with Dementia Won’t Move: What Happens Next in Ontario
Some families begin exploring options early, soon after a diagnosis. Others arrive here more urgently, when a situation changes quickly and decisions are needed right away.
Power of Attorney and Dementia: Making Decisions for Someone You Love in Ontario
Are they still able to make decisions safely?
How to Choose a Dementia Home in Ontario: A Step-by-Step Guide for Families
Choosing a dementia home for someone you love can feel overwhelming.
Visiting Someone with Dementia: 7 Practical Tips for Meaningful Visits
Visiting someone who is living with dementia can feel uncertain.
7 Steps to Choosing a Dementia Home
When someone you love needs more support, it can feel like you’re expected to become an expert overnight. These 7 steps walk your family through choosing a dementia care home in Ontario, one gentle step at a time, with a free printable guide to keep.
Keeping Couples Together in Dementia Care: Why It Matters
As the number of people living with dementia in Canada continues to grow, more families are facing complex and emotional decisions about care.
Daughter Finds Peace of Mind with 24-Hour Dementia Care for Her Mom
Leslie’s mom was clear about one thing: She would only leave her apartment “feet first.”
Dementia: Four Signs It Is Time to Make a Change
As dementia progresses, there often comes a point when families begin asking a difficult question: When is it time to make a change?
Written by the Highview team, drawing on decades of experience, research, and thousands of conversations with families exploring retirement living, dementia care, and supported independent living.