WHAT’S BEING SAID ABOUT US
Global News - Candace Daniel
Opening of Oakville Club - June 2022
“If anything, that is exactly what you need if you’re caring for someone with Memory Loss: it’s that flexibility and also the ability to take time for yourself.”
CTV National News - Heather Wright
A service guests are happy to check into - October 2019
“It’s a comfort for me because I know she’s being well taken care of.” -husband.
CityNews - Audra Brown
Tour of Respite Resort - October 2019
“We’re offering suites for people living with Memory Loss so Caregivers can get a break whenever they’re looking for it.”
CTV News Toronto - Pauline Chan
How Respite Resort has helped husband - October 2019
“A new facility in Markham is promising to raise respite care to new heights.”
CBC - Philip Lee-Shanok
Boutique hotel gives Caregivers a break - October 2019
“This is an essential service that really should be provided to caregivers. You know taking a break and having a chance to do something for yourself to get away from the demands that have been placed on you.†-Alzheimer Society of Canada
National Institute on Ageing - Dr. Samir Sinha, et al.
Memory & Company identified as solution for working caregivers - March 2018
Memory & Company identified as solution to the challenge, “Provide meaningful experiences for people living with
dementia and respite care for their caregivers.”
Dementia Connections - Lauren Denhartog
Memory & Company identified as noteworthy facility - March 2018
“Assisted living facilities are creating thoughtful environments for people with dementia and their loved ones… …Here we present three of these noteworthy facilities.”
CBC - Lauren Pelley
Study finds cognitive improvement - September 2017
“The research team found 80% of participants improved their cognitive functioning.â€
International Council on Active Aging - Marilynn Larkin
About the creator, Ashley - September 2016
“Owner/director Ashley Kwong has turned the concept of adult day care on its head in Canada.â€
CityNews - Amanda Ferguson
Art Therapy at Memory & Company - January 2016
“With each flick of the wrist, every swoosh of the paintbrush, change is happening at Memory & Company…â€
Epoch Times - Becky Zhou
The creator's story - November 2015
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Global News Toronto - Christina Stevens
Partnership with York University - October 2015
“It’s a sanctuary…â€
“…a care facility in Markham has also been integral in developing a unique program designed to slow down the progress of dementia.â€
Metroland Media - Kim Zarzour
A model worth following - September 2015
“Researchers from the London School of Economics, investigating solutions to the dementia care, have visited Memory & Company and are now touting the business as a model worth following.â€
Metroland Media - Rachel Levy-McLaughlin
High-tech approach - June 2015
“Canada’s first Alzheimer’s health club is revolutionizing caregiving for those with dementia…â€
CTV News Toronto - Pauline Chan
Watched by geriatric specialists in the UK and Brazil - April 2015
“It’s kind of a country club approach. If it all looks very posh, it’s deliberate.†“It hasn’t even been opened but it’s being watched by geriatric specialists in the UK and Brazil.â€
CityNews - Audra Brown
Coverage pre-opening - March 2015
“…one Markham company is making their care centre feel more like a day at the spa.†“The Alzheimer Society of Toronto says this day care-like flexibility and security will be a big assistance to families.â€
Toronto Sun - Kevin Conner
Support of Alzheimer Society of Toronto - January 2015
“A private health club is looking to provide a new way of caring for Alzheimer’s patients.”
Azlive.com
The Smartest Adult Day Program in the World - November 2014
Welcome to a magic blend of health club and rec centre – with wander loop – for those with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Toronto Star - Lauren Pelley
Coverage pre-opening - November 2014
“…the atmosphere will be less clinical, more country club.â€