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A New Way to Plan for Death

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Today’s blog is being brought to you by guest blogger, Jennifer Campbell, a law clerk in the Private Client Services group of Fasken LLP. I recently came across an article talking about death doulas. Yes, you read right, death doulas. While I’ve heard of doulas helping pregnant women come up with and execute a birthing plan, a death doula was something I had not heard of before. “Doula” is the….

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Capacity Law, Caregiving, Family Conflict, Medical Assistance in Dying

“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

Today is Election Day

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Today is election day across Canada.  Voter turnout in the 2015 election for Canadians 65 and older was 83%.  We have a voice and one that needs to be heard and yes, we can make a difference. Like many readers of today’s blog,  I am a baby boomer and what I used to consider to be ‘old’ is no longer so.  My close friend who is healthy and active and….

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Caregiving, Elder Care, In the News

Back to School and Young Carers

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Starting our second week after Labour Day, means our children are getting back into their routines.  For some it is school sports, hanging with friends or extra school activities but for many, it might mean a shift in their caregiving duties and less time for themselves. It is therefore fitting at this time of year, to highlight the role that young caregivers have in providing care to another person. Since….

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What an Attorney for Personal Care Can Do

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In Ontario, a power of attorney for personal care is defined in the Substitute Decisions Act (SDA) and allows the appointed attorney to act as the substitute decision maker (SDM) for an incapable person. The appointed attorney is given the authority to make decisions such as: medical treatments, admission to a care facility, or hiring a personal assistance service. Where there is no appointed attorney for personal care, the Health….

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Capacity Law, Caregiving, Disability, Elder Care, Elder Law, Geriatric Care Management, Guardianship, Healthcare, Power of Attorney, Powers Of Attorney and Guardianship Disputes

Thou Shall or Thou Mayest- You Choose

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Honour thy mother and thy father- a familiar refrain that we learnt as part of the Ten Commandments.  Growing up in the 60’s and 70’s, this really was not something we had a choice in- it was expected. Many boomer caregivers today feel this continued expectation when it comes to providing care to an aged parent or other relative.  I am not so sure this is felt or experienced the….

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