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Son: Mom, turn a light on, it’s getting dark outside. Mom: It’s ok, I’ll just sit here in the dark. Son: Mom, it’s cold and raining outside. I will call a taxi for you. Mom: It’s senior’s day at Shoppers, I will take the bus. Son: Now that dad has passed away, this big old house must be getting a lot to handle. Do you think we could….
Does This Sound Familiar? Continue Reading »
Caregiving
I have written about my work with my long time elderly client, Audrey, for some time. Through these blogs, I have shared the loss of her sister, her prior discharge from palliative care, her 100th (and 101) birthday, her most recent admission and discharge and today I want to share her passing with you. As I have said so many times before, she was one of the lucky ones; lucky….
Another Goodbye Continue Reading »
Caregiving, Elder Care
Readers of this blog may remember that I have been working with a wonderful woman who is now 101 years of age. She is a ‘solo senior or elder orphan’ or simply put, a single woman who never married, never had children and at 101 years of age, has outlived all family and friends. She is remarkable- she does not take any medications and has always followed a simple yet….
Having An Advocate: Critical So Your Wishes Can Be Respected Continue Reading »
Caregiving
This past week I had an interesting discussion with some of my team members (registered social workers and occupational therapists ) on whether or not it is appropriate to tell a white lie with individuals living with a dementia. “Therapeutic fibbing is a controversial yet very effective method of dealing with the anxiety experienced by many people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. In essence, it is telling a “fib” in….
Dementia: Therapeutic Fibbing OR Going With the Flow? Continue Reading »
CaregivingI do a lot of work in the insurance industry. Recently, I came across a court case which I thik is a cautionary tale for estate planners and executors. In Gregson v. CAA Insurance., 2021 ONSC 3041, Ms. Gregson was a property owner and name insured on March 17,2017 when her property sustained water damage. A plumber determined that the pipes servicing a bathroom sink had a crack in the….
When Leaving Your Premises for Medical Reasons and Never Go Back: Need a Plan Continue Reading »
Capacity Law, Caregiving, Disability, Elder Care, Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Executors, Geriatric Care Management, In the News, Insurance, Power of Attorney, Property, Testamentary Capacity, Trustee
We are living longer- everyone is. Over the last few months I have seen an increase in referrals by older adults who are doing their estate planning AND need to ensure care and financial arrangements are in place for their adult dependent offspring. My legal and trust colleagues can describe the necessary steps, which often include a Henson Trust or perhaps a Guardianship application. The need for ‘supportive independent’ living may….
Adult Dependent Children: ‘Grown ups’ who need support on a lifelong basis Continue Reading »
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