The role of a caregiver when an elderly person makes a will
When Helena took her 81-year-old father, Walter, to the family’s lawyer recently so that Walter could have a will made, the lawyer, Ms. Rollins, asked her to leave the room while she talked privately with Walter. Helena was shocked and somewhat offended at being excluded. After all, it wasn’t as if she was there for any suspicious reason; she’d been helping Walter with banking and doctor’s appointments for years.
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Memory and Visits
Grandma has forgotten my name and who I am. If I don’t visit, I feel guilty. But is it really worthwhile for me to be there?
Caring for the Caregiver – Are you at risk of Caregiver Distress?
With a loved one acting as an informal caregiver, older adults with long-term care needs who wish to remain in their homes can often do so, allowing them to maintain their independence for as long as possible. This is usually a win-win situation for everyone involved: the senior can stay in their home and their…
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Federal Minister of State (Seniors) – York Region Panel
I was invited to sit on a panel representing York Region to the Federal Minister for Seniors this week. It was a great honour to present our chairty to Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State (Seniors). I wish to thank Lois Brown MP Newmarket-Aurora for the invitation. The panel highlighted issues for seniors and their…
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Rabbit 175
Rabbit 175 are the distinguishing markers at the top of the mainsail on my father’s twelve foot catamaran. My Dad, Sam Brimacombe, bought the sailboat in 1966. My mother was furious with this “frivolous purchase” but everyone else was thrilled.
Join Us – The Healing Cycle – June 27th, 2010
Our Foundation runs an annual fundraising bike ride with 5 different routes from 10km to 160km in Mississauga. 100% of the funds raised goes to the palliative care unit of Credit Valley Hospital in Mississauga, towards completing a $1 million dollar pledge. Sometimes a cure is just not possible. While many worthy organizations support the…
Let others toss the cake
What do you do with a 50 year old cake? Masses of people would reply (probably with some disgust): Throw it out. I’m not so sure.
Living Legacies & Legends
We are thrilled to announce a wonderful program with “The Silver Screens Arts Festival” of the Programs for 50+ at Ryerson Universtiy in Toronto and with the “Toronto Public Library.” Share a story honouring and celebrating your Mother or Father (or both). Upload your story and 6 pictures to our website section called: Living Legacies…
What is a Retirement Home and Who needs One?
If you or someone you care about is becoming frail, is having difficulty preparing nutritious meals, looking after personal care needs and/or is beginning to experience minor cognitive difficulties or loneliness, it may be time to start discussing options. Remember, no decision for placement of any kind can be made without the consent and knowledge…
Good Life & Living Seminar
To add value to our communities we are hosting a series of seminars every Wednesday at our Scott Funeral Home -Brampton Chapel and Thursday at the Vaughan Public Library sponsored by our Woodbridge Chapel; for the month of March. The seminars seek to educate families in our communities on details surrounding pre planning funeral options,…