I have been hearing a lot of bad news lately. Contemporaries of mine who have either died or had major cardiac/cerebral events that were life threatening and forever life changing. It only takes a few of these tragic occasions to once again remind ourselves, that tomorrow is never guaranteed. I…
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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
…In numbers too big to ignore And I know too much to go back an’ pretend ‘Cause I’ve heard it all before” -Helen Reddy 1971 As the ‘regular’ Monday blogger, I am very pleased to have an opportunity to connect with you today. Tomorrow is International Women’s Day- a day…
After enjoying Family Day and acknowledging the importance of family, I wanted to share with you some of the latest statistics on the “Value of Family Caregiving in Canada” published February 2022. Recognition goes to the University of Alberta Research on Aging, Policies and Practice (RAPP) and is based on…
Happy Monday and happy Valentine’s Day. I truly am one of the lucky ones and I want to say thank you to my husband of 38 years. However we live our lives, having a loving relationship is so important. As we are living longer, I am also well aware that…
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It was 3 years ago this week that I enjoyed my last big trip away; a trip to Japan and Taiwan, that now feels like a life time ago. At that time Japan was leading the field in their use of technology and care robots. They are still leading the…
I spent much time yesterday reading the National Standard of Canada guidelines from the Health Standards Organization draft report on developing new standards for Long Term Care. This draft document is titled “Long-Term Care Services” (CAN/HSO 21001:2022). I also read the Globe and Mail and Toronto Star articles nicely packaged…
Today’s newsfeed story: “It’s just another pandemic Monday” Thank you Heather Mallick, Monday January 17, 2022. I guess we are all feeling ‘something’. Yesterday was my father’s birthday. He would have turned 93 if he hadn’t died when he was 69. I find it interesting how we like to do…
Reposted @allaboutestates.ca January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Like many of you, I think about Alzheimers quite often; not only the occasional word finding challenge but for anyone who lives with dementia- closely impacting their own lives- the changes it brings. Do we need a special awareness month to remind us?…
I started this holiday jingle in 2011; I have added new stanzas each year. I hope you enjoy it. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ T’was the fight before Christmas, when all families know, It’s better to forgive than tell them to F. O., Mom probably liked you better, if memory serves, So while I am…
This is a common refrain that I hear and one that my trust colleagues do as well. In today’s blog I would like to discuss the role and importance of naming an Attorney for Personal Care. [Note: Of course this is in addition to naming either a trust company, which…