Mr. Matt Del Vecchio is a Certified Professional Consultant on Aging (CPCA).  He is the owner of Lianas Senior Transition Support, which provides families with guidance and support in navigating home care and senior living communities.  Mr. Del Vecchio is also co-host of a popular weekly radio show, “Life Unrehearsed” on CJAD800 in Montreal and writes for The Suburban newspaper as their "Seniors and Aging" columnist.

Mr. Del Vecchio will answer questions about senior living accommodations, the processes for getting a spot and how they are evolving as a result of the recent surge in cases of COVID-19.  He will delve into what to look for when selecting a residence and the challenges that families and friends face when having to make the decision to transition a person in their care to a residential facility.

This episode of McGill Cares is made possible by a donation from the Zeller Family Foundation.

Original Air Date: January 26, 2022

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