I have written about my work with my long time elderly client, Audrey, for some time. Through these blogs, I have shared the loss of her sister, her prior discharge from palliative care, her 100th (and 101) birthday, her most recent admission and discharge and today I want to share her passing with you. As I have said so many times before, she was one of the lucky ones; lucky….
Another Goodbye Continue Reading »
Caregiving, Elder Care
Do you have a ‘TCP’? While I am not a fan of using acronyms, ‘TCP’I is one you want to know. It is shortform for ‘Trusted Contact Person’. “The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) announced July 15 that regulators are adopting amendments to National Instrument 31-103 Registration Requirements, Exemptions and Ongoing Registrant Obligations, which require advisors to collect the name and contact information of a trusted contact person (TCP), along with the client’s written….
“If You See Something, Say Something”* Continue Reading »
Elder Care, Undue influence
Readers of this blog may remember that I have been working with a wonderful woman who is now 101 years of age. She is a ‘solo senior or elder orphan’ or simply put, a single woman who never married, never had children and at 101 years of age, has outlived all family and friends. She is remarkable- she does not take any medications and has always followed a simple yet….
Having An Advocate: Critical So Your Wishes Can Be Respected Continue Reading »
Caregiving
This past week I had an interesting discussion with some of my team members (registered social workers and occupational therapists ) on whether or not it is appropriate to tell a white lie with individuals living with a dementia. “Therapeutic fibbing is a controversial yet very effective method of dealing with the anxiety experienced by many people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. In essence, it is telling a “fib” in….
Dementia: Therapeutic Fibbing OR Going With the Flow? Continue Reading »
Caregiving
I recently had a very negative experience with the administration of one of the Long Term Care residences where our client has resided over the last four years. The PSW’s from a reputable home care company were told that they were no longer welcome in this facility. While I am not going to go into the particular details, suffice to say that telling paid caregivers who have been providing excellent….
You Are No Longer Welcome Here Continue Reading »
Elder Care, Elder Law
We are living longer- everyone is. Over the last few months I have seen an increase in referrals by older adults who are doing their estate planning AND need to ensure care and financial arrangements are in place for their adult dependent offspring. My legal and trust colleagues can describe the necessary steps, which often include a Henson Trust or perhaps a Guardianship application. The need for ‘supportive independent’ living may….
Adult Dependent Children: ‘Grown ups’ who need support on a lifelong basis Continue Reading »
Caregiving