Thank you Sally Lee for your blog last week titled ‘Pre-arranging for Personal Care’. My colleague has discussed such an important topic and it is one that I feel strongly about. I felt this blog spoke to me directly as a ‘care service provider’ and as a resource to women such as Jane, and to advisors in the estates and wealth management worlds, I felt I had to continue the….
Pre-arranging for Personal Care: Take Two Continue Reading »
Power of AttorneyAt least 54 people in Quebec have died over the last 2 weeks due to this current heat wave; the majority were seniors. Summer has hit us hard and although all winter long we look forward to warmer weather, the heat can actually cause harm- especially to the elderly. Those of us 65 years and older, are more prone to heat stress, commonly referred to as heat stroke because our….
Safe Summer Tips and Vacationing with an Older Family Member Continue Reading »
Elder Care, In the News
THE WHAT: Recently on most days newspaper articles are highlighting some injustice or abuse regarding seniors living in Ontario’s Long Term Care facilities, commonly known as ‘nursing homes’ or ‘old people’s home’. This is a major problem facing society and one that we must get under control. Last week’s Marketplace Crying Out for Care exposé highlighted abuse amongst residents in many facilities within Ontario. Frankly, it likely caused nightmares for many….
Crisis in Long Term Care Continue Reading »
In the NewsWe prepare for marriage, child birth however many of us seem to have difficulty planning for older age. Let’s hope we all get there!….
Preparing for all of life’s transitions with equal fervour Continue Reading »
Elder Care, Estate Planning, Funeral Planning