Built on the Belief That We Should Live Well as We Age.
Getting older should never mean giving up the life, interests, routines, and independence that make someone who they are.
Best Life was founded by Ayden van Koot after her studies in Gerontology and years working alongside older adults revealed how deeply physical activity, recreation, social connection, and meaningful engagement influence quality of life.
That experience shaped a different kind of aging support—one that begins with the whole person and adapts their environment, routines, and care as life changes.
Whether someone is living independently at home, in retirement living, or in long-term care, our goal remains the same: to protect identity, abilities, connection, and the opportunity to continue living well.
B.A. Gerontology • Recreation Therapist
The Whole Person
We consider abilities, interests, routines, relationships, health, and personal goals.
Independence
Support is designed to preserve skills and choice rather than unnecessarily replace them.
A Life That Evolves
Care grows and adapts alongside changing needs while remaining centred on the same person.
Living Well,
Every Day
Our Core Values
The principles that guide how we understand, support, and advocate for every person entrusted to our care.
The philosophy at the heart of everything we do.
Person-Centred Care
Communication
Respect
Wellness
Fostering Independence
Advocacy
A Professional Foundation Built Around the Whole Person.
Our approach brings together knowledge across aging, wellness, dementia support, recreation, fitness, and person-centred care to create thoughtful support that evolves alongside each client.
A Professional Foundation Built Around the Whole Person.
Our approach brings together knowledge across aging, wellness, dementia support, recreation, fitness, and person-centred care to create thoughtful support that evolves alongside each client.
Local Expertise. Personal Relationships.
Best Life was built in Ottawa to serve older adults and families within the communities we know. Our local presence allows us to provide responsive, personalized support while building meaningful relationships with clients, families, healthcare professionals, and trusted community partners.
Because aging support is rarely delivered by one person or service alone, we work collaboratively with professionals throughout Ottawa to help families navigate changing needs, coordinate care, and access the right resources at the right time.
Whether a client is living independently at home, transitioning into a retirement residence, or receiving support in long-term care, our goal remains the same: to help them continue living well within the community that feels familiar to them.
Supporting Families Across Ottawa
- Rockcliffe Park
- Westboro
- New Edinburgh
- The Glebe
- Alta Vista
- Manotick
- Kanata Lakes
- Stittsville
Local Expertise. Personal Relationships.
Best Life was built in Ottawa to provide older adults and families with responsive, personalized support within the communities we know.
We also work closely with local healthcare professionals and trusted community partners so families have thoughtful support as needs change.
Supporting Families Across Ottawa
And surrounding communities throughout Ottawa.
