Is a cane an ‘enabler’ or a ‘disabler’? What is your point of view?

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I work with many seniors who prefer not to use the assistive devices that are prescribed/recommended for their safety and well being. In particular, the use of a cane and the use of a walker seem to viewed by many as an unnecessary attachment and an ‘aging’ device. I feel it is important to recognize these mobility aids as an ‘enabler’ rather than a ‘disabler’. For someone who is unable….

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You Are No Longer Welcome To Visit Your Mom or Dad

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There was a recent CBC news article dated Nov 23 2019  that reported the Trespass to Property Act was being used to keep family members from speaking out about poor conditions in retirement and long term care facilities. The article shared the story of a daughter who was banned from visiting her mother in an Ottawa retirement residence because she believed the home was ‘trying to silence her from advocating….

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Charitable Gifts from Alter Ego Trusts

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In Canada we do not have an estate tax. Rather, when an individual dies the individual is deemed to have disposed of his or her capital property immediately before death at fair market value. The deemed disposition triggers the realization of any accrued but unrealized capital gains. As a result, the income tax liability in the year of death may be higher, sometimes significantly higher, than in prior years. One….

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Trick or Treat – Estates Edition

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This blog was co-written by Frederick Krueger Imagine you’re the executor of a horror writer’s estate. Everything is going to charity, except for his amazing summer house, which has been left to his ex-wife. The couple had a very messy divorce, but the ex-wife loved that home more than anything. The will says, “I hope this gift makes up for all the pain caused over the years.” Hmmmm…And oh yeah—the….

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“Death be not proud, though some have called thee mighty and dreadful, for thou are not so…” – John Donne

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It is never easy when a loved one dies. Only adding to one’s grief is the fact that the administrative tasks to deal with a death can be complicated. There is any number of loose-ends to address and specific steps to take to bring finality to a life well-lived…..

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Caregiving, Elder Care, Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Executors, Funeral Planning, Geriatric Care Management, Spouse, Succession Planning

Dementia and MAID

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Medically assistance in dying (MAID= Bill C14) for eligible Canadians was passed by federal legislation in June 2016.  To recap, eligibility includes: Being 18 years and older and mentally competent Having a grievous and irremediable medical condition Making a voluntary request for MAID that is not the result of outside pressure or influence Providing informed consent. Grievous and irremediable has been defined as: Having a serious illness, disease or disability….

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