Why is it that we let money get the better of us? How many of us buy something just because it
is cheaper or a better price than a similar item we want or need? When I consider
how many toasters I have bought, I am reminded of that saying “cheap stuff
turns out to be expensive in the end” and I wonder if the same is true when
looking at other things like care homes.
Is a higher priced home always better than one that doesn’t cost as
much? In reality, homes in large cities often do cost more than homes in
smaller centres however, it doesn’t always follow that the care is better or
that you get ‘more’ because you pay more. Many retirement communities now have
‘extras’ regardless of where they are located. There are wonderful places all
over Ontario and the bottom line cost should not be used to determine if one
place is ‘better’ than the other. Potential residents should always go for a
tour, try out the food, speak to other residents and even consider staying on a
trial basis, before determining if it is a place they want to move to. While
finances is an extremely important issue when making a decision of where to
move, there are several other factors as well that are really important –
consider language, culture, activities, food and most importantly care needs,
when making your choices.
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