7 Questions Successful Families Ask
“The best estate plans are conceived by families who talk openly and honestly about the future” according to Dr. Tom Deans
Life after caregiving.
Caregiving is an emotional roller-coaster ride and will continue to be even after the caregiving journey ends.
Jane Fonda: Life’s third act
Within this generation, an extra 30 years have been added to our life expectancy — and these years aren’t just a footnote or a pathology.
Kipnes Centre patient dragged from bed, family told she fell
It took a hidden video camera for Susan Carter to discover the truth about how her 89-year-old mother ended up lying on the floor at an Edmonton care home.
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Caring for the Caregiver: Begin to Flow
Having the courage to decide that it is time to change the way you think signals growth.
Acting under a Continuing Power of Attorney for Property
Lawyer Mary-Alice Thompson discusses how the law relates to Pat, a man who is acting for his mother.
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Depression: Nothing to be ashamed of
There is a general idea among the elderly and their families that depression is part of normal aging, but it is not! Though depression is a very common issue, it can be overcome with timely diagnosis, and treatment with antidepressants and other therapies.
ABCs of Active and Healthy Living for Disabled Rural Adults – 2014
Workshops topics varied from incontinence management and foot care to gardening, living on a farm, and home modifications to keep seniors and those with disabilities living safely at home.
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Insolvent Estates – Administration Options
Lesson Learned: During an estate administration keep an eye on the liabilities vs. the assets and keep in mind the various options for administration.