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.
How to Choose a Retirement Home in Ontario: A Step-by-Step Guide
Choosing a retirement home is an important decision—and often one that comes with a mix of questions, emotions, and timing considerations.
The Stages & Steps to Choosing a Retirement Home
Through years of walking alongside people and families, we’ve found that most journeys include five stages. Every situation is different—but this framework can help bring some clarity to what can feel overwhelming.
Retirement Living in Lucan, Simplified.
Independence first. Support when you need it. Connection every day.
Choosing a Retirement Home - A Guide to help find your next home.
The hope for this article is to offer practical tools, gentle guidance, and thoughtful starting points as you begin your search for a retirement home.
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.