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In this time of uncertainty when we don’t know what tomorrow will bring, there are a few things we know we can count on, such as the bond between mother and child. For those of us today that cannot hold, hug or embrace our mothers, it is indeed a difficult time. We have to believe that they know they are loved and for those who have lost a mother, we….
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Caregiving
It seems as though my last few blogs have all started off with a report on COVID-19 in Long Term Care residences and the number of residents who have died. As of Sunday, May 2, 2020 there are now 170 long term care residences which have outbreaks and 954 confirmed deaths, up from 654. Last week’s blog was on having the conversation and I was going to continue this discussion….
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Caregiving, In the NewsDr. Shulman reflects on his experiences with COVID-19 in the Seniors Mental Health Unit at Mississauga Hospital…..
Reflections From the COVID-19 Frontline Continue Reading »
Caregiving, Courts, Elder Care, Geriatric Care Management, Healthcare, In the News
Last week I shared that as of April 19, 2020, there were 112 long-term care homes in Ontario impacted by COVID-19 outbreaks and as of April 26, there are now 147 facilities affected with 654 confirmed resident deaths. This number is staggering. What I do understand is that many of these individuals are dying without their families close by. What I am not sure about is how many had advance….
One Conversation Can Make All The Difference Continue Reading »
Caregiving, Elder Care, Geriatric Care Management, Power of AttorneyAs many of you know the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) is a credit to income tax otherwise payable, available for those with a severe or prolonged impairment. It is meant to provide some relief from the additional costs and expenses incurred associated with the impairment. I have written in the past that for many in and/or associated with the provision of tax advice and preparation, the application and qualification for ….
Disability Tax Credit Claim: Denied on Appeal Continue Reading »
Canada Revenue Agency, Caregiving, Courts, Disability, Elder Law, Healthcare, In the News, Uncategorized
It is hard to focus on anything outside of the current state of affairs and mounting challenges as a result of Covid. Everyone’s lives are impacted at some level, so today’s blog discusses a few elder care concerns I am seeing. Most recently I have read that the Ontario government is making changes to long term care homes through a temporary emergency order which is supposed to assist with staffing. The….
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Caregiving