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Insights to Make an Elder Planning Conversation Easier

A family celebrates Thanksgiving.

Crisp, cool mornings and warm afternoons mean Autumn is here. Rosh Hashanah began last week, and Thanksgiving weekend is coming soon. It’s a time for friends and family to give thanks. It’s also the perfect time for families with older adults to consider pressing ‘The Plan Button.’ It could be time to start, re-open, or continue family elder planning conversations. And we know it’s not always easy. You may have….

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Elder Management, Smart Ageing

In Retirement Lifestyle Planning, Choose the Village Effect

Spain is near the top of the list of Canadians who want a European retirement base, and Madrid is one of my favourite cities. The weather is one of many advantages to spending time in Madrid, so I decided to revisit it earlier this month. Older Canadians are back to travelling and searching out different lifestyles at pre-pandemic levels. While some wealth is being transferred from Baby Boomers to Gen….

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Caregiving, Elder Management, Smart Ageing

Arthritis Awareness and Planning Considerations

Arthritis is not part of the normal ageing process and can steal one’s mobility, independence, and freedom to enjoy life without chronic pain. It is also Canada’s leading cause of disability and workplace limitations. Since September is Arthritis Awareness Month in Canada, I thought readers would be interested in learning the facts about arthritis in our country and what estate planners need to consider. Estate Planners Need to Look Beyond….

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Elder Management, Estate Planning, Smart Ageing

Elder Care Gaps In Divorce And Blended Families

5 or 6 couples in their 30s and 40s posing for a photo in the forest

Elder care gaps occur as family structures change, and there may be unanticipated and challenging consequences. For parents who have long divorced, those who have remarried, and those with blended families, this may mean that adult children are now dealing with three or more parents and stepparents. As the caregiver burden increases, blended families become more complex, and the potential for conflict increases. Impacts of Divorce and Blended Families on….

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Caregiving, Elder Care, Elder Management, Power of Attorney, Smart Ageing

Retirement Home Options – Choose Carefully to Avoid Costly Errors

Cheerful seniors having fun while taking selfie at retirement community. stock photo

People are living longer, so we need to consider that they may not be able to live at home alone because of poor mobility or diminished capacity. So, planning where one wants to live should be at the core of one’s lifestyle plan. Families often suggest retirement home living when a person needs increasing assistance making meals, housekeeping, and looking after their day-to-day needs. It is crucial to choose suitable….

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Elder Management, Smart Ageing

Smart Ageing: Lessons from the Business World

Woman wearing glasses at home concentrating as she works on a laptop. Middle-aged woman working from home on laptop. Portrait of executive mature woman typing on laptop while working at home. photo – Working Image on Unsplash

Ageing is a hot topic in the news this summer as the US presidential campaign ramps up. Our family was in town for the Fourth of July holiday, and invariably, the conversation turned to aging, working, and when to retire. With people living longer and in good health, many people will choose to continue working. How do we plan for smart ageing, and what lessons can we apply from the….

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Elder Management, Estate Planning, Smart Ageing
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