We all move through our day generally knowing what to expect. However what about when the phone rings and it is the hospital with news about your parent? What will you do?….
A Day Like Any Other….Life Interrupted Continue Reading »
Disability, Elder Care, Geriatric Care ManagementCanada has some catching up to do when it comes to supporting caregivers. If we had the Carer Act in Canada, what would it look like?….
‘It’s Not If You Will Be A Caregiver, But When’* Continue Reading »
Disability, Elder Care, Geriatric Care ManagementI teamed up with my fellow blogger Derek de Gannes to share important information needed for this tax season. According to Statistics Canada, twenty – eight percent of Canadians are providing unpaid care to a family or friend. We know that the cost of caring is high, both emotionally and financially. We thought that it would be helpful to include some tips and information regarding what goods and services might be eligible for a medical tax exemption or a non refundable tax credit…..
Tax Time Tips Continue Reading »
Canada Revenue Agency, Elder Care, Geriatric Care Management, Tax IssuesWhat does palliative care mean to you? Is it a treatment you would welcome or a place you would rather not be?….
Palliative Care- a new name is needed Continue Reading »
Estate PlanningHave you heard of a ‘hospitalist’? If not, next time you are in the hospital or advocating for a loved one in the hospital, this may be the doctor who you see…..
A few doctors you may want to get to know Continue Reading »
Disability, Elder CareWere you visiting family over the long weekend? Were you away for Spring break? Are your parents in one city and you live in another? Long distance caregiving has its challenges!….
Long distance caregiving challenges Continue Reading »
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