Total 80 Posts
Last week I told Keith’s story. Today’s blog provides some direction and support for Keith and employed carers who may also be reading or sharing this blog!….
Keith’s Life Interrupted- Part 2 Continue Reading »
Costs, Disability, Elder Care, Geriatric Care ManagementLast month, a fellow blogger Audrey Miller wrote on care expenses and services in general which may be eligible for a tax credit in one form or another. Co-incidentally the Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) was recently asked to comment on the tax system overall as it applies to seniors and gave some of their perspective. The taxpayer making the enquiry to the CRA was concerned about seniors who pay for….
PERSONAL TAX SYSTEM FOR SENIORS: A PERSPECTIVE FROM THE CRA Continue Reading »
Canada Revenue Agency, Costs, Disability, Elder Care, Estate Administration, Estate Administration and Probate Applications, Estate Planning, Executors, Geriatric Care Management, Guardianship, In the News, Power of Attorney, Tax Issues, TrusteeWe all move through our day generally knowing what to expect. However what about when the phone rings and it is the hospital with news about your parent? What will you do?….
A Day Like Any Other….Life Interrupted Continue Reading »
Disability, Elder Care, Geriatric Care ManagementCanada has some catching up to do when it comes to supporting caregivers. If we had the Carer Act in Canada, what would it look like?….
‘It’s Not If You Will Be A Caregiver, But When’* Continue Reading »
Disability, Elder Care, Geriatric Care ManagementHave you heard of a ‘hospitalist’? If not, next time you are in the hospital or advocating for a loved one in the hospital, this may be the doctor who you see…..
A few doctors you may want to get to know Continue Reading »
Disability, Elder CareThe CRA was asked if care expenses paid to a retirement home for an individual suffering from Alzheimer disease could qualify as an eligible medical expense…..
Care expenses paid to a retirement home Continue Reading »
Canada Revenue Agency, Disability, Elder Care, Estate Planning, Executors, Tax Issues