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

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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

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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

Aging in Place 3: Innovative Approaches to Complex Cases

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A man photographs seagulls.

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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Two people look at health information on a smart phone.

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

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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Elder Management, Smart Ageing

Mobility is a Key Lifestyle Planning Factor

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A women in a wheelchair looks out a floor to ceiling window, illustrative of consider mobility as a key lifestyle planning factor.

Mobility and being able to move independently is a crucial lifestyle planning factor people often overlook. As families are out enjoying the summer weather and travelling again, we wish more people understood that being able-bodied[1] and independently mobile is a temporary state. Life happens – a car accident or healthcare crisis can instantly change your ability to move and function independently. In estate and lifestyle planning, the focus is often….

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Disability, Elder Management, Smart Ageing
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