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Wishing You Time and Health for the Holidays

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There seems to be a frenetic pace in the days leading up to the end of the year. There are so many lists to complete for clients, gifts, parties, and family celebrations. We are also taking stock, thinking about the new year, and reflecting on the year that has passed. Many of us are also juggling caregiving for elderly parents or friends in addition to our work and family lives…..

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Mental Health is Health: 988 Suicide Crisis Hotline Goes Live

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998 Suicide Crisis Hotline Goes Live in Canada

This past week, Canada took another step forward to address fundamental changes in access to services for mental health. The 988 Suicide Crisis Hotline went live to provide immediate contact and support services for those in a mental health crisis. Calling or texting 988 gives anyone free twenty-four access to emergency suicide prevention services across all provinces and territories. The 988 Suicide Crisis Hotline Is a Start, But Transformational Change….

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Aging in Place 3: Innovative Approaches to Complex Cases

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This article is the third in a series exploring the challenges people may face when they choose ‘aging in place’ at home. While health care and personal needs may be complex, the family members or attorneys may also have to manage the entire household. With the added complexities and potential disputes arising around other issues such as access or finances, the family and attorneys may seek a skilled third party….

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Caregiving, Elder Care, Elder Law, Elder Management, Geriatric Care Management, Smart Ageing

Aging in Place 2: Access to Online Health Information

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Many older people are choosing the option of ‘aging in place’ at home, and as they age, some will have complex health care and personal care needs. To effectively plan for care and manage the care journey, the person responsible for managing their care will need easy access to secure online health information that is available anywhere, anytime, on any device. The previous blog in this series, entitled Aging in….

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Aging in Place: Who Coordinates the Coordinators in Complex Care Situations?

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As our population ages, more people are faced with caring for an elderly family member who wishes to remain at home despite their complex health and personal care needs. A few years ago, I wrote an article about the proliferation of healthcare coordinators, navigators, and community care coordinators trying to help patients and their caregivers cope with transitioning to care in the home. The proliferation continues. More people want to….

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Caregiving, Elder Care, Elder Management, Geriatric Care Management, Healthcare

Give Thanks and Press the Pause Button …

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Autumn is here, and as we prepare for the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend, it is a good time to reflect on how we are coping as busy professionals. In the last few years, the COVID pandemic has changed many things at work and at home. Estate planning professionals are busy with the ever-increasing aging population, and the demand is growing. The same impact is felt by professionals in health and community….

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