How Canadian Retirement Homes Adapt to Progressive Neurodegenerative Diseases
Progressive neurodegenerative diseases like Huntington’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimer’s, and ALS are increasingly common among seniors. These conditions cause a gradual loss of function—impacting memory, movement, communication, and daily independence.
In response, Canadian retirement homes are evolving to meet the complex, changing needs of residents with these conditions by providing specialized care models, adaptive environments, and trained personnel.