Exploring Senior Living Options
- Thursday January 12th 2023 | 4:00 PM
- 5-845 Westney Rd S, Ajax, ON L1S 3M4
Seminar Topics
Navigating Care and Support Options
Rene Vanderhaeghe
Chartwell Retirement Residences
Navigating the Downsizing Journey
Keisha Telfer
Transitions Realty
Pensions and Benefits for Seniors
Geoff James
Service Canada
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Your Host
Cerita Miller is a registered Nurse and owner of The Lighthouse Retreat, Inc. She has over 23 years of nursing experience. Cerita is an active participant in various community initiatives, including the town of Ajax. Cerita is a distinguished recipient of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Pin for her outstanding community service in Ajax, ON. She sits as a member with the town of Ajax Age Friendly Steering Community and also provides education on health related issues affecting the senior population to different organizations. She has partnered with multiple community organizations that will provide care and support to her clientele.
Your Speakers
Keisha is Co-Founder, and Broker of Record at Transitions Realty Inc. After a successful career in event management, and residential construction, Keisha found her home in Real Estate. She decided, with her business partner, to focus on the most underserved demographic in the industry, the 50+ downsizers. To this group, at this stage, it's not simply about the transaction, this is a life transition that requires special focus and broad consideration.
- "How do I sell the family home and declutter a lifetime's worth of possessions? "
-"What's next for me, in this new age?"
-“Should I move into a retirement community or a fully accessible home?”
-“What are my aging parents’ options?”
These are some of the questions she and her team help clients answer before they sell the family home. As you can see, this is not your typical real estate service, which is why it required a whole new brokerage! Keisha is excited to guide you through these and other challenges that you and your family may be facing during this critical transition period.
With over 14 years of experience in seniors housing, I currently work with Chartwell Retirement Residences as a Manager of Business Development for Toronto. I have the pleasure of working alongside many organizations and healthcare professionals within the community as an educator in Senior Living. Dedicated to being a trusted advisor, educator, connector, and relationship builder I have a solid foundation within the senior living landscape. During my tenure in the Senior Living Industry, I continue to gain valuable knowledge about various topics that affect families and seniors navigating senior living options. I hold an undergraduate degree in Applied Science and Hospitality from University of Southern New Hampshire and currently working on my CPCA (Certified Professional Consultant on Aging).
I have been employed with Employment and Social Development (which includes Service Canada) for 28 years working in a variety of positions and business lines. I am currently a Citizen Service Specialist at the Oshawa Service Canada Centre. One of my main functions is to promote the department’s program and service offerings such as Old Age Security, Canada Pension Plan, Employment Insurance, Passports, and a variety of other programs and services and to liaison with the community and various partners to coordinate the delivery of service offerings.