Elder Abuse
Knowing who to call and getting the correct information is paramount- at any time. Obtaining assistance is especially critical for those worried about elder abuse. ….
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Elder Care, Estate Planning
Gone Missing…..
A few weeks ago, I had a client go missing. He walked out of his house early one morning while his wife was still sleeping. He was found 24 hours later, having walked for miles. There are more and more stories of seniors who walk out of their homes and get lost. Not all turn out as well as they did for my client, who was found with only blisters….
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Elder Care, Geriatric Care Management, Home-LeftPouring Ice Over Your Head Leads To New Gene Discovery for ALS
There are lots of terrible and terminal diseases. We don’t get to choose which one (s) await us. Fortunately researchers are making some great discoveries…..
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Disability, Geriatric Care ManagementNews Flash: ‘Ontario provides $100 million for homecare clients and their caregivers’
Health Minister Eric Hoskins says: “”I can’t overestimate the importance of this component.” “This will provide that much needed break for caregivers who give so much of themselves to provide daily, around-the-clock care for our loved ones.”….
“The Fundamentals of Caring”
What does ‘ALOHA’ mean to you? In the caring world- or at least in the Hollywood-type caring world, and in the movie “The Fundamentals of Caring” the acronym stands for: Ask, Listen, Observe, Help, Ask Again. Caregiving is so much more…..
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Disability, Elder Care, Geriatric Care ManagementYour mom is being discharged….tomorrow.
Hospitals may not be good places for sick people but where are they to go? One of the most distressing types of calls we receive are from families who have been told by the hospital that their loved one will be discharged…..tomorrow…..
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Elder Care, Elder Law, Geriatric Care Management