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Hot Topics with Gentlemen in their 80s

Recently, I returned for my fourth annual presentation to a group of older gentlemen about planning for the last decade of life. With more than fifty in the audience each year, the participants are a good cross-section of men in their 80s. They are a lively, well-informed group of retired and semi-retired men who share insights and advice on what they want and need for smart ageing. As one person….

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Elder Care, Elder Management, Estate Planning, Funeral Planning, Medical Assistance in Dying, Smart Ageing, Uncategorized

Plan Well to Relocate an Older Person Across the Country – Part 2

An older woman is packing boxes in her living room.

Well before deciding to relocate an older person across the country, carefully consider the pros and cons. It can be far more disruptive, stressful, and costly than you might think. A well-thought-out plan created a year or more ahead of the move can decrease negative impacts and increase the chance of a successful move. Part one of this article reviewed why elderly people might be moving long distances, such as….

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Elder Care, Elder Management, Smart Ageing

Plan Well Before Moving an Elderly Person Across the Country

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Moving a household from one place to another is near the top of the stress scale for most of us. With a rapidly aging population, families may consider moving an elderly person from one part of the country to another for various reasons. Major moves are disruptive and bring substantial change on multiple levels, which can eventually affect a person’s physical and mental health. Without a well-thought-out plan, the results….

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Elder Management, Smart Ageing

Romance (Scams) Are In the Air

The image depicts a desktop computer with a picture of a broken heart on the screen in a somber atmosphere to describe the theme of romance scams.

Around Valentine’s Day, love is in the air, and so unfortunately, are romance scams. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre reported that romance scams skyrocketed[1] during the massive shift online caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, especially among older adults. Romance scams are now one of Canada’s most common frauds. As advisors, it is important that we educate our clients and families on the rising incidence of romance scams and actively discuss how people fall victim…..

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Elder Management, Smart Ageing

2024 Learning Resolution: Longevity, Sibling Rivalry, and Wealth Management

an empty arm chair with a lamp beside it in front of a bookcase that extends along the wall

For thousands of years, it has been a tradition for people in the Western world and some in the East to set New Year’s resolutions. Many see their resolutions as a refreshing start to the New Year – in with the new goals and out with the old. As we enter this Leap Year of 2024, it’s a good time to update our knowledge and share resources on hot topics….

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Elder Care, Elder Management, Family Conflict, Smart Ageing

Wishing You Time and Health for the Holidays

Photo of matches, three tips burned, one matchstick burned, one whole with a leaf growing from it to represent hope from burnout.

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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Elder Management, Smart Ageing
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