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In What Circumstances Can an Attorney for Personal Care Restrict Visitors from Visiting an Incapacitated Person in a Long-Term Care Home?

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Adult daughter and her mother drinking tea and chatting

Anna Chen, Associate, Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP This was the question addressed in the recent decision Orr v Orr, 2025 ONSC 4986. In Orr, 82-year-old William Orr (“Bill”) was diagnosed with advanced Alzheimer’s Disease and moved into a secure ward at McCormick Home, an accredited long-term care home in London, Ontario.  His capacity to manage personal care was put into dispute in the application.  The applicant was Bill’s wife Gwen….

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Caregiving, Elder Care, Elder Law, Geriatric Care Management, Healthcare, Power of Attorney

Suffering In Silence: A Closer Look at Elder Abuse

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This blog post was written by Dave Madan, Senior Manager, Scotiatrust Elder abuse remains one of the most underreported and misunderstood social issues, often concealed beneath the veneer of familial obligations and trust-based relationships. For professionals, understanding the intricate dimensions of elder abuse is not only a matter of professional competence but also a moral imperative. Elder abuse transcends socioeconomic boundaries, manifesting in affluent communities as well as modest households,….

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Caregiving, Elder Care, Elder Law, Elder Management, Guardianship, Uncategorized, Undue influence

Lifestyle Changes Bring Increased Risk to Older Clients and Advisors – Part 2

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In our last blog post, Lifestyle Changes Bring Increased Risk to Older Clients – Part1, we explored the need to rethink the planning paradigm for older clients and actively shift to assuming a 100-year lifespan. However, a 100-year lifespan does not necessarily equal 100 years of good health. We know that in the last decade of a person’s life, there could be more focus on health issues, medical coordination, and….

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Caregiving, Elder Management, Estate Planning

Keeping Steady in Interesting Times

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We live in interesting times. This phrase has been coming to mind all week after meeting with a family who is managing the care of their elderly father with advanced Alzheimer’s disease. They asked questions about managing his care and shared their other daily challenges. For example, like you, they have hectic family lives, demanding professional careers and feel the stress and unease that has come with threats to our….

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Caregiving, Elder Management, Smart Ageing

In Retirement Lifestyle Planning, Choose the Village Effect

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Spain is near the top of the list of Canadians who want a European retirement base, and Madrid is one of my favourite cities. The weather is one of many advantages to spending time in Madrid, so I decided to revisit it earlier this month. Older Canadians are back to travelling and searching out different lifestyles at pre-pandemic levels. While some wealth is being transferred from Baby Boomers to Gen….

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Caregiving, Elder Management, Smart Ageing

Empowering families: protecting the ones that need it the most

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Many of us are speaking to our clients about estate planning or supporting clients who are speaking to their other advisors about estate planning.  Have you thought about the questions that we pose to such clients.   Have you thought about your estate plan? Is  your will drafted as per your wishes and needs? Do you have a power of attorney in place? Who will do what in case something comes….

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Caregiving, Disability, Estate Planning
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