Among the residential resources available in Montréal, there are public and private facilities, intermediate resources, private seniors’ residences and other residential resources that offer living environments that are adapted to various clienteles.
Any decision regarding the placement of a senior experiencing a loss of independence is based, first and foremost, on an assessment of their abilities. This assessment is used to identify an individual’s needs and to refer them to the resource that will best meet their needs.
When home support services no longer meet the needs of a person coping with a severe loss of independence, a request for placement in a residential and long-term care centre can be explored with the help of social workers from the CIUSSS.
Videos
Click the image to view the video Transition to an assisted living residence (with the precious help of CIUSSS Montérégie-Ouest
What role do recreational services play in the everyday lives of seniors in residential care?
You can now listen to our interview with Mina Won, a recreation specialist at the Centre d'hébergement de Lachine and the Centre d'hébergement des Berges de Lachine.
In the video, Mina talks about:
- The role recreation specialists play in residential facilities
- Planning and organizing activities adapted to the residents’ varied needs
- The importance of recreational activities for residents’ well-being
- Family participation in activities
- Building trust with the residents
- The role of technology in recreational activities
Watch the entire interview:
