Retire-At-Home Services Expands to Meet Growing Need for Senior Services

Online, April 28, 2014 (Newswire.com) - Retire-At-Home Services, an established Canadian home care provider for over two decades, has announced its expansion into Scarborough, Whitby, Pickering and Ajax in the early months of 2014.

A significant increase in the Canadian senior population in coming years will introduce an unprecedented demand for both public and private health care services for elderly residents. Home care is particularly beneficial to the elderly population, which, in addition to living with age-related conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, often requires additional assistance and support for daily activities. Retire-At-Home Services is poised to meet the increased demand.

Jonathan Martin, Vice President of Franchise Development for Retire-At-Home Services, explained that his franchisees and their health care teams all represent a commitment and passion for excellence and have always found their greatest reward in delivering customer service beyond expectations.

"Our health care system has been seriously challenged by the increased demand for public services" said Mr. Martin. "Hospitals have longer wait times, facilities have limited beds, and this has created an adverse chain of events with an impact on flow of patients, budgets, utilization of beds and resources available in the community. Many seniors need more help than they are able to access."

Projections from Statistics Canada show that the percentage of seniors aged 65 or older will double by 2056 to a substantial one in four Canadians, while those aged over 80 will triple in proportion. Surveys show that between 2003 and 2009, the percentage of seniors receiving home care increased from 15 to 25 percent, a steady shift which exhibits a rising awareness of the benefits of home care. The same surveys indicate that about one in four seniors report home care needs which are unmet due to a lack of availability of service providers.

For 20 years, Retire-At-Home has been delivering comprehensive, customized home care solutions to Canadian senior citizens who wish to live independently. The company's recent expansion is fueled by a desire to fulfill the growing need for home care service providers, adhering to its mission to improve the quality of life of those in need of personalized health care. In addition to personal health care and nursing services, Retire-At-Home prides itself on its companion and home support services which provide individuals with mental support and companionship, as well as assistance with daily household activities.

For personalized home care services in Scarborough, please call 416-299-9885.

For personalized home care services in Whitby, Ajax, and Pickering, please call 1-888-880-6813.