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 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.
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.
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.