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Seniors Do Have Sex

Audrey Miller • February 11, 2016

Do you think seniors stop having sex once they reach a certain age? Adult children don’t typically want to hear about their parent’s sexuality and vice versa; however professionals need to be comfortable in asking and answering questions. Regardless of your own personal definition of sexuality and what it means for different age groups, it should include an understanding of safe sex and sexually transmitted disease awareness…..

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The Giving Tree Becomes The Dying Tree

Audrey Miller • February 4, 2016

Today’s blog may be a bit unusual. It is about the death of a tree, the ‘D’ words: disease, decay, decline and death and the loss to a community…..

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Disability, Elder Care

Let’s Talk- About Mental Health

Audrey Miller • January 28, 2016

Yesterday was Bell Canada’s ‘Let’s Talk’ day which is in support of mental health awareness. Bell has opted to talk openly about mental illness with the hope of reducing stigma so that people can get the help they need. One in five Canadians will have or have had a mental illness. This illness crosses all ages and Dementia, which I blog about routinely, is also defined within the mental health….

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Disability, Geriatric Care Management, In the News

The ‘Sister Act’

Audrey Miller • January 21, 2016

As we are living longer, more and more of us will find ourselves alone and without family. And yes, it is possible that a financial institution as POA can be your best support. ….

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Elder Care, Geriatric Care Management, Power of Attorney

When the Best of Intentions becomes Financial Abuse

Audrey Miller • January 14, 2016

Should we be suspicious of friendly neighbours who offer a helping hand to a senior? What may start out innocently and with good intent does not always stay that way…..

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Compensation, Elder Care, Family Conflict, Undue influence

Family Caregiver Holiday Jingle

Audrey Miller • December 29, 2015

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 a P.O.A., she will get what she deserves.
….

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Disability, Elder Care, Estate Litigation, Estate Planning, Executors, Family Conflict, Geriatric Care Management