Medical Alert Systems in Canada: Real Prices, and Why Life Alert Is Not One of Them
September 13, 2026
About 1,600 Canadians a month search for Life Alert. Almost all of them are about to waste their time, and it is worth knowing why before…
Costs & Comparisons
Long-Term Care Costs in Ontario 2026: What You Actually Pay
September 12, 2026
Somebody has told you long-term care will take your mother’s house. Somebody else has told you it’s basically free. Both are wrong, and the real number…
24-Hour Home Care in Canada: What It Really Costs in 2026
July 19, 2026
The hospital says your dad can go home Friday — as long as someone’s with him around the clock. You’ve done the mental math on quitting…
The True Cost of Aging in Place in Alberta (2026)
June 12, 2026
Prefer a quick number first? Use our Cost of Aging in Place Calculator to estimate your annual cost and see which subsidies you qualify for —…
The True Cost of Aging in Place in Quebec (2026)
May 14, 2026
What it really costs to age in place in Quebec in 2026 - CLSC vs EESAD vs private home care, the new AAD direct-hire framework, the…
The True Cost of Aging in Place in British Columbia (2026)
May 14, 2026
What it really costs to age in place in BC in 2026 — public home care rates, private HCA prices, the new property tax deferment rules,…
Aging-in-Place Renovations in Canada: Real Costs, Right Contractors, and What Subsidies Actually Cover (2026)
April 26, 2026
A practical guide to renovating a Canadian home for safety, mobility, and long-term independence — including what each project really costs, how to vet a contractor,…
The True Cost of Aging in Place in Ontario (2026)
April 25, 2026
Prefer a quick number first? Use our Cost of Aging in Place Calculator to estimate your annual cost and see which subsidies you qualify for —…
Home Care Costs in Ontario: Real Prices by City and Service (2026)
March 25, 2026
The short answer: a personal support worker in Ontario costs $27 to $35 an hour through an agency, or $20 to $28 if you hire directly.…
After Surgery Home Care in Canada: What It Costs and How to Set It Up
March 25, 2026
What Happens When Your Parent Gets Discharged Your parent just had hip surgery, a knee replacement, or cardiac procedure — and the hospital says they’re ready…
Private Home Care vs Government-Funded Home Care in Canada: The Real Difference
March 21, 2026
Here’s the Truth Nobody Tells You Upfront Your parent needs help at home. Maybe they just got out of the hospital, maybe the falls are getting…
Live-In Caregiver vs Hourly Home Care: Which Is Right for Your Parent?
March 21, 2026
The Quick Answer: Live-In vs Hourly Home Care Your parent needs more help than you can give. You’ve accepted that. Now you’re staring at two very…
Senior Care Tax Credits in Canada: Every Credit You Can Claim
March 10, 2026
Caring for an aging parent or spouse is one of the most meaningful things you can do — but it’s also expensive. Between home care services,…
How Much Do Retirement Homes Cost in Ontario? Real Numbers for 2026
March 9, 2026
Your parent is thinking about a retirement home — or you’re thinking about it for them. The first question is always the same: can we afford…
Home Care vs Nursing Home: How to Make the Right Choice for Your Parent
March 9, 2026
This is the decision that keeps adult children up at night. Keep Mom at home with help? Or move her to a nursing home where there’s…
Retirement Home vs Nursing Home vs Long-Term Care: What Is the Difference in Canada?
March 9, 2026
Retirement Home vs Nursing Home vs Long-Term Care: What’s the Difference in Canada? Your family is sitting around the table trying to figure out what to…
How Much Does Senior Home Care Cost in Canada? The Real Numbers
March 9, 2026
You’ve decided your parent needs help at home. Great. Now the question: what’s it going to cost? The answer you’ll find on most websites is “it…