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…
Audrey Miller
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
As is the custom, the start of Jewish New Year was last evening at sunset. For some, it is a fresh start and a time for reflection. For those who may not attend synagogue, it may still be recognized and celebrated with family sitting down together for a festive dinner….
As I sat down to write my Monday blog, which was going to be on Bill 7, ( the ridiculous plan to have alternate level of care [ALC] patients transferred out of the hospital to anyplace, anywhere or pay $400 daily) instead, I decided to pay tribute to the late…
Like many of you, I think about Alzheimers quite often; not only the (not so) occasional memory lapses but for anyone who lives with dementia- closely impacting their own lives- the devastation it can bring. Do we need a special awareness month to remind us? Yes we do. Most of…
With the reputation of Long Term Care Homes hitting a new low, it comes as no surprise that seniors want to grow older in their own homes. However our hospitals and our emergency departments have become a temporary holding spot for many seniors, who cannot return home. The August 25,…
One of the hardest things that an adult child caregiver has to deal with, is placement of a parent; specifically, a parent with advancing dementia. There is no roadmap and every situation is unique however there are common threads that we see on a daily basis. We know that if…
My colleague’s blog on August 5 was titled: “Do I Really Need A Power of Attorney?” Let me add my loud response of ‘YES YOU DO’ because if you don’t, your wishes of how you want to live your life, will likely not be heard. This is the reality for…
My batteries are recharged!!! I enjoyed a wonderful week in Nova Scotia, appreciating the beautiful views from Cabot Cape Breton. Walking the Links with a local caddy I asked how older Nova Scotians typically fare and asked about residences and home care. He shared that many locals have large families…
I am away recharging, relaxing and golfing. I will resume blogging in a few weeks.
On March 25 2021, the Canadian Medical Association published their final report ‘Canada’s elder care crisis’. In this report they quantify the demand for care, on our healthy system, from a home care and long- term care perspective. This refers to the demands on the public sector and those on…