Many of us dream of escaping a Canadian winter, especially this year, with the repeated snowfalls and freezing temperatures. As our population ages, the annual migration of Canadian ‘snowbirds’ to warmer climates continues to grow. Travelling with a person who has cognitive impairments can be challenging, yet it is possible with adequate planning. As your International Estate Plan changes to reflect cognitive impairment, so should your International Lifestyle Plan. A….

January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in Canada. With new advances in diagnosing and treating the disease, clinicians and researchers are cautiously optimistic that they are on the verge of breakthroughs in treating its causes and improving symptom management. At the same time, we are still seeing a rising epidemic of dementia in Canada, and caregivers and families continue to struggle under the burden. Two years ago, in an AAE blog,….