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We're putting h o m e back in retirement home 🏡 Northern Comfort is putting h o m e back in retirement home🏡

07/05/2023

Much research has been dedicated to identifying contributing factors to Quality of Life. Some components research has identified include: functional competence, relationships, and autonomy.

For older adults in particular, quality of life is especially important. As people age, they may experience physical limitations, changes in social relationships, and other changes that affect their well-being. By focusing on improving quality of life, we can help older adults maintain their independence, remain engaged in their communities, and experience a greater sense of purpose and satisfaction in their later years 💙

06/21/2023

The language we use can influence how we feel about a place. A “facility” can evoke images of a sterile, institutional setting, which can be uninviting and unappealing 🙅‍♀️

On the other hand, a “home” suggests warmth, comfort, and familiarity. “Home” emphasizes the importance of creating a sense of community and belonging 🫶🏼

06/05/2023

Many care facilities (including retirement homes) are designed with a physician-centered approach known as the “medical model” 👎

The medical model focuses on the needs of the workers, creating a sterile and institutionalized environment for the people living in it 🚫

It’s time to put the needs of the residents first - and that starts with the design of these spaces 🏡

Northern Comfort is here to challenge this model, and put h o m e back into retirement home 💙

05/22/2023

Next time you are touring a retirement home for yourself or a loved one, make sure you ask uncommon questions 💭

Why uncommon questions? 🤔

Retirement homes conduct tours all the time, and are completely prepared for all of the common questions. What they aren’t prepared for is the uncommon ones, which will give you a better sense of the home and service you can expect 🔎

Make sure that you ask as many uncommon questions as possible and like what you hear for the answers before selecting the right home for you or your loved one 💙

05/15/2023

The decision to place a family member in a retirement home can be one of the toughest choices you’ll have to make. The guilt and uncertainty can make it feel like an uphill battle ⛰️

Although the journey is challenging, the rewards are worth it ⭐️

It’s important to remember that you are not alone and there are resources and support available to help 🤝

By leaning on these resources and taking things one step at a time, you can find peace in knowing that you made the decision with their best interest in mind 🫶🏼

05/01/2023

It is common to hear language such as “facilities with patients” when talking about retirement homes. However, this type of language can evoke images of a clinical setting with impersonal care ❌

This can be discouraging for people who fear losing their independence, or fear becoming a burden to their families.

These factors have contributed to the stigma around retirement homes, but Northern Comfort is here to challenge this. We are ready to put p e o p l e back at the focus of retirement living and put h o m e back into retirement home 🏡💙

04/26/2023

The founders of Northern Comfort are proud to be Residential Assisted Living Specialists 🎖️

With this certification, we have the knowledge to create a cozy and caring home for our residents 🫶🏼

We are excited to put this certification into practice 🎉

04/19/2023

Do you know your rights as a resident in a retirement home?

You can find the Residents’ Bill Of Rights on the RHRA website under the “For Retirement Home Residents” tab 🔎

04/10/2023

We want to be transparent about our mission, vision and values 💙

You can read more about them on our website! Link in bio 🔗

04/03/2023

Why do we call them retirement homes if they don’t feel or look like homes? 🏡

That’s why Northern Comfort is here to put h o m e back into retirement home 💙

03/27/2023

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03/22/2023

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