Living With Us

Our Model is evidence-based

Our Model is a newcomer in the existing senior care framework in Canada. Unlike traditional models such as retirement homes or long-term care settings, Memory Lane Home Living Inc. offers a co-operative way of living. It is based on the well-established and evidence-based European framework called “Friends of the Elderly”—a way of living with dementia where individuals can remain in community as they progress in their journey. In North America one might compare this model with the popular 80’s show “The Golden Girls” (with supports). Families and friends are actively involved as part of this community.

Memory Lane Home Living Inc. represents a holistic approach for women who no longer can live on their own. These women share an exclusive home in Richmond Hill. Support is abundant with recreation therapists, music therapist, volunteers and nighttime PSWs.

The success of these small home environments includes having peers to connect with in a home environment. “Big” environments are not always “better” for those on the dementia journey. Families are part of a community as they are involved in the household and care decisions of their loved ones. As a cooperative model the cost of care is significantly less than memory units in retirement homes.

Are we ready to follow Europe’s lead and look at shared housing as a solution to providing supportive care for those living with dementia? Memory Lane Home Living Inc. is an Alternative Living Residence in Richmond Hill providing Dementia Home Living, Respite Care Services, Day Programs for Women across Aurora, King City, Thornhill, Vaughan, Stouffville, Newmarket, Markham, Barrie, Orangeville, Bradford, and Toronto, Ontario.

Community Connection Day Program

We invite women with memory challenges to join us for a half day of socialization, activities, and a hot lunch with other women on the same journey. Covid protocol updated regularly.

Community Connection Schedule:

WHERE: Memory Lane Home Living @ Yonge and Major Mackenzie Drive West, in Richmond Hill, ON.

COST: $10/Hour for four hours and $10 for lunch.

Music From The Heart

Our Music from the Heart, is a weekly program run by our music therapist to deliver a therapeutic music program to caregivers and their loved ones with a dementia diagnosis, in a community setting. Music therapy is the use of music to accomplish individualized goals such as reducing stress, improving mood and self-expression. It is an evidence-based therapy well-established in the health community. This hour of music is followed by a social hour led by our recreational therapist. Join us for these 2 hours of community engagements. There is not charge for this program, however we do require pre-registration to join us; Please call 905-237-1419. Caregivers may include family members or PSWs to accompany their loved one with a dementia diagnosis. They will be active participants in this program.

WHERE: Presbyterian Church, 1066 Yonge Street @ Yonge and Major Mackenzie Drive West, in Richmond Hill, ON.

COST: No Charge.