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.
Waiting for Long-Term Care? There May Be Another Option in Kitchener
Private dementia care can support someone while they wait for a long-term care room. No minimum stay, no advance notice, no obligation after moving out. Here’s how the Gap Strategy works at Highview Kitchener.
Waiting for Long-Term Care? There May Be Another Option in Lucan
Private dementia care can support someone while they wait for a long-term care room. No minimum stay, no advance notice, no obligation after moving out. Here’s how the Gap Strategy works at Highview Lucan.
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.