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Audrey Miller

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About: Audrey Miller, Managing Director of Elder Caring Inc. has over 30 years social work and rehabilitation experience working with older individuals and their families. She advises the financial, insurance, legal and business communities regarding elder care issues. Audrey is a recognized expert in her field. Email: amiller@eldercaring.ca

The time has come to say thank you and l’hitratot

After 408 blogs, I have decided to stop blogging with allaboutestates.  I want to thank the wonderful readers for all of your thoughtful comments and appreciation for the many years I have been contributing. The work we do at Elder Caring is wonderful, meaningful, challenging and I can say, from…

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Important Conversations

Good morning,  as readers may know I consult directly to Financial Institutions, advisors and their clients as well as providing direct ‘Wellness Consultations’ with older adults and their families. I was recently interviewed in Matters BeyondWealth, by Leanne Kaufman CEO of Royal Trust. A great podcast series that I encourage…

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Thinking about family

Given the horrific tragedy that occurred last week in Israel, I will not be posting a blog this morning. This week reaffirmed for me the reality that what impacts your loved ones also impacts you.

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And who shall I say is calling?

Reposted:  Most of us avoid talking about death, but in reality many of us think about it regularly. None of us know what the future brings but death is a certainty. We just don’t know when and how. The Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah) was recently celebrated, closely followed by…

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September is a time of new beginnings and being grateful

It is Sunday evening and I am excited as I sit down to write tomorrow’s blog- having now written over 400 blog posts for you.  Thank you for reading and the theme of today’s blog is gratitude.  I hope you can join me in celebrating good things- birthdays, anniversary, recovery…

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Embracing Intimacy Across the Ages

By: Andrea Brodey, ECI social worker: As our population ages, the topic of aging and sexuality has become increasingly relevant. Society has long seen sexuality as a young persons’ domain. Both the public and medical professionals can be dismissive and uncomfortable with the idea that older people often still desire…

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Staying Cool is Hard to Do…..

Wow it is hot out there! With temperatures in the 30’s, 40’s and in some places, the 60’s, it can be difficult to enjoy ourselves away from the air conditioning. And as we are well aware, not everyone has access to A/C.  Summer has hit us hard and although  all…

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Good Monday Morning To You

I am tired of hearing about bad news, forest fires, shootings, untimely deaths and anything else you would like to add to this list.  We all need to find our own zen place- where we can relax and unwind.  For me that is at a golf course.  As strange as…

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Monday, Monday……

While Toronto is voting for a new mayor today, I thought I would highlight some issues that are front and centre for me.  They don’t appear to be in anyone’s election campaign but regardless, they are very important to those of us are interested in supporting aging Canadians.  Solo seniors:…

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June is Seniors’ Month

Congratulations Nick Taylor, our RBC Canadian champion! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The National Institute of Aging in 2020 indicated that 91% of older Canadians wanted to remain living in their own home. I frequently write and speak on this very important issue and today I will be participating in the National Seniors Council…

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