Old Age is Not a Diagnosis
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Elder Care, Geriatric Care Management
You Can’t Choose Your Family BUT You Can Choose Your Friends (and your POA)
Who do you want making decisions for you when you are no longer able? Friends may know things about you that you aren’t comfortable or able to share with family; they often live in the same city; have shared a number of life experiences and they can often be closer than blood relatives. So what’s the deal?….
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Elder Care, Estate Planning, Family Conflict, Geriatric Care ManagementPersonal Support Workers- who are they?
Personal support workers who have the most 1:1 involvement with those in need of care, are unregulated. What does this mean?….
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Elder Care, Geriatric Care Management, In the NewsThe Challenge of Hiring Private Caregivers
Understanding the skill set requirement is an important step in hiring the right care provider. This article discusses the different type of providers available. Personality and cultural sensitivity are key ingredients in making the match a good one…..
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Elder Care, Estate Planning, Geriatric Care Management, In the NewsLet The Sunshine Show
Do we need to include terms such as ‘ caring, kind, pleasant and considerate’ to the skill requirement of caregivers? The National Occupation Classification (NOC) code 6471 (Personal Care Attendant) identifies these employment requirements as :’Some secondary school education is usually required. Child-care or home management experience may be required.Visiting homemakers may require college or other courses in home support.
First aid certification may be required.’ Is there something else missing?….
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Elder Care, Estate Planning, Geriatric Care Management, In the News