Elder Management

This year has been marked by chaotic world markets and trade wars instigated by the current US administration. While Canadians have come together to support Canadian businesses, many medical and patient care products depend on an integrated supply chain with global and American sources. Tariffs on these products may cause significant cost increases and procurement issues like delays and shortages. The impact could be felt in hospitals, community care, and….

This week, many of us will be preparing for Mother’s Day and thinking about how we might honour our mothers or grandmothers and those who are a mothering figure. What do mothers consider the best present? Many will say that the best gift is the gift of time. Mothers with young children might yearn for quiet time and time alone, just for themselves. The paradox is that as we age,….

For the past five years, it has been my pleasure to address a local service club on the topic of Smart Ageing and discuss other topics proposed by the members. The members are retired professionals and businessmen with an average age of 80. The forty men present in person this year, plus those online, wanted to discuss the costly mistakes that could occur if appropriate personal care plans were not….