Saying goodbye.
Do you know where your grandchildren are? When families don’t talk- what happens to the grandchildren?….
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Elder Care, Estate Litigation, Family Conflict, Geriatric Care ManagementElder Care
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Second Marriages: for better or worse…….
Second marriages can be a source of conflict between adult children and the step parent. But does it have to be?….
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Elder Care, Estate Planning, Family Conflict, Geriatric Care Management, In the NewsJune is Ontario Brain Injury Awareness Month
June is Ontario Brain Injury Awareness Month. Seniors are the 2nd highest risk group for sustaining a traumatic brain injury (TBI)after male teenagers. What does this mean?….
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Elder Care, Estate Planning, Geriatric Care Management, In the NewsFinancial Abuse, When Numbers Don’t Add UP.
Finances for many, are a very private matter- so your parent may not tell you if they are having difficulties. There are several things you can do to minimize the risk…..
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Elder Care, Estate Planning, Geriatric Care ManagementWhat Type of Paid Care Provider Do I Require?
As a Geriatric Care Manager, I receive inquiries from families regarding assistance for themselves and their older family members. There may come a time when a family member says: “I just can’t do it anymore all by myself”.
Along with the decision to explore caregiving assistance, there are many questions that usually follow. What assistance is needed? Will it be few hours per day, a few hours per week, or is it full time 24 hour assistance that we need?
For families wanting to proceed on their own, here is a list of questions/issues to consider:
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Elder Care, Estate Planning, Geriatric Care ManagementThe Emotional Cost of Caregiving
Caregiving: While many embark on this journey unwillingly, some do seek it out. For many, the role is rewarding and fulfilling. For others, the challenge of assuming yet another responsibility becomes overwhelming. Caregiver burnout is the greatest risk factor. ….
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Elder Care, Estate Planning, Geriatric Care Management, In the News