Where has the time gone? Have you noticed that the older one gets the faster time is? I can’t believe we are almost at the end of 2017. Upon reflection, it has been a whirlwind year. Thankfully my family and I experienced good health. However I know this has not been the case for many of you. My work takes me into the lives of many individuals who are not….
Holiday Jingle 2018 Continue Reading »
Elder CareWhich medical professionals can certify on a Disability Tax Credit Certificate (“Form T2201”), that an individual has a severe and prolonged impairment in physical or mental functions? Can a registered oral surgeon or other oral specialist, licensed to be so by a provincial body be considered to be a medical doctor in that province for the purpose of certifying on Form T2201 that an individual has an impairment in speaking….
DISABILTY TAX CREDIT CERTIFICATE: WHO CAN CERTIFY? Continue Reading »
Canada Revenue Agency, Capacity Law, Disability, Elder Care, Estate Planning, Fiduciary Professions, Geriatric Care Management, Guardianship, In the News, Power of AttorneyThe majority of all dementia is of the Alzheimers type and it affects more woman than men. The ‘D’ word is the new ‘C’ word (cancer, shhhhh) and demystifying the ‘D’ word is what awareness is all about. ….
Demystifying the ‘D’ word…… Continue Reading »
Costs, Disability, Elder Care, Family Conflict, Geriatric Care ManagementAre you one of 35% of employed Canadians providing care to a family member or friend? Feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Need help finding ‘the balance’? There are some resources that can assist…..
The Force is Ageing Continue Reading »
Elder Care, Geriatric Care ManagementIn our current economic climate cutbacks for supportive care for seniors is seeing increased responsibilities being shifted onto family members and “informal caregivers”. The term “formal” care providers refers to persons who are financially remunerated to care for a person. This can include professionals such as doctors, nurses, social workers, support workers, case managers, speech language pathologists, physical therapists and occupational therapists…..
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Elder Care, Geriatric Care ManagementPersonal Support Workers can be feel more like family to the older person than their own children. Especially felt in the later years of life, their bond can be very strong. I wonder how often they are remembered in the Will?….
A Caregiver’s Grief Continue Reading »
Compensation, Elder Care, Funeral Planning