Dollars and Sense: Planning ahead financially supports decision-making

Financial planning can help answer a number of questions, including how much you have to spend and what kind of services and accommodation you can afford.

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Caring for the Caregiver: Appreciating the Supportive Power of Stillness

Silence or better yet, stillness is not something that Caregivers are often comfortable with experiencing.

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When worry becomes a concern: Tips for helping seniors cope with anxiety

Many older adults experience sudden and serious life changes, which are often a source of anxiety.

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Introducing Caregiver Classifieds

Are you looking to buy or sell gently used items often used by seniors?

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When will an Estate Trustee be ordered to pay punitive damages?

Although the plaintiffs sought $50,000 in punitive damages, the judge instead awarded $100,000.

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Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire

Do you remember this expression from when we were kids? Well, my brother is the liar.

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Home Safety: Easy Steps to Winterizing a Senior’s Home

For older adults who live in northern climates, winter can be a harsh time that presents multiple challenges.

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Caring for the Caregiver: Appreciating the Moment

Our caring is not just what we do; it is a vital piece of who we are and what makes our time here on earth meaningful.

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Invisible caregivers: 12 per cent of youth provide primary care for a family member, UBC study finds

“If we could be granted only one thing, I would say it would have to be recognition.”

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Avoiding caregiver burnout

According to the Canadian Caregiver Coalition, around four to five million people in Canada care for a chronically ill, disabled or elderly family member. For many, this is in addition to raising kids and holding down a full-time job.

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