Helping people age in place is No. 1 goal | Letters to the Editor

Sabrina Bedford’s story highlights an important gap that we see time and time again: older adults and their families need more options as care needs change, before the choice becomes managing at home without enough support or waiting for long-term care. Besserer Place offers a welcome example of how enhanced assisted living can provide older adults with more support while preserving independence and connection to their community as well as keeping couples together as they age. Read MoreLetters to the editor of the Ottawa Citizen for Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026.  Opinion, Letters, letters, opinion Sabrina Bedford’s story highlights an important gap that we see time and time again: older adults and their families need more options as care needs change, before the choice becomes managing at home without enough support or waiting for long-term care. Besserer Place offers a welcome example of how enhanced assisted living can provide older adults with more support while preserving independence and connection to their community as well as keeping couples together as they age. Read More