Susan J. Hyatt

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Susan J Hyatt is the Chair & CEO of Silver Sherpa Inc. A leader and author in the ‘smart aging’ movement, she is a member of the Canadian College of Health Leaders and the International Federation on Ageing. She holds a post-graduate certification in Negotiations from Harvard Law School/MIT and an MBA from Griffith University in Australia. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy specializing in critical care/trauma from the University of Toronto.

Navigating Elder Management: Common Sibling and Stepsibling Disputes

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Navigating the elder management landscape can be overwhelming and complicated – especially when siblings and stepsiblings do not get along. While elderly family members may have an estate plan in place, the execution of the plan can be challenging, especially when it comes to care. Eventually, elderly family members may need assistance with such things as managing their finances, managing their care, or managing a change in living accommodation to….

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Elder Care, Elder Management, Family Conflict

Effective Communication Is the Bedrock For Optimal Eldercare

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Effective communication is the bedrock for functional eldercare teams. In many disputes related to care of an elderly or disabled person, poor communication is at the core of a dysfunctional team that cannot work together to provide optimal care for the client. Caregiving is a team sport complicated by the fact there is usually more than one team – and the teams overlap! For example, in an urgent healthcare situation,….

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Caregiving, Elder Care, Elder Management, Geriatric Care Management

Mobility is a Key Lifestyle Planning Factor

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Mobility and being able to move independently is a crucial lifestyle planning factor people often overlook. As families are out enjoying the summer weather and travelling again, we wish more people understood that being able-bodied[1] and independently mobile is a temporary state. Life happens – a car accident or healthcare crisis can instantly change your ability to move and function independently. In estate and lifestyle planning, the focus is often….

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Disability, Elder Management, Smart Ageing

Leveraging the Longevity Dividend – in an Ageing Canada

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We are in the midst of a longevity revolution where people live longer and healthier lives. Economists in the US and UK have written about the longevity dividend or the benefits we could realize with this significant societal shift. Canadian institutions such as governments, corporations, and academics are starting to take note. The Longevity Dividend Last week, I attended a conference at the University of Toronto entitled the “Future of….

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Elder Management, Estate Planning, Smart Ageing

The Loneliness & Social Isolation Crisis – Critical Planning Considerations

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The US Surgeon General made public health headlines in May, declaring that loneliness and social isolation carry the same critical health risks as smoking, obesity, and the opioid crisis. Isolation and loneliness are linked to declining mental health, such as higher rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. Physical health is affected to, with a 50% increased risk of developing dementia, a 59% increased risk of functional decline, and a….

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Elder Management, Geriatric Care Management, Smart Ageing

Loneliness And Social Isolation Declared a Public Health Crisis

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US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy made headlines last week by declaring an “epidemic of loneliness.” He warned that loneliness is associated with “a greater risk of cardiovascular disease, dementia, stroke, depression, anxiety, and premature death.” This statement is the first time a Surgeon General has used their national advocacy platform to raise loneliness to the same warning level as smoking, obesity, and the opioid crisis. Several commentators pointed out that….

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Elder Management, Smart Ageing
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