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Category: Financial & Legal

Budgeting for care.

October 24, 2022 | By Caregiving Matters

Rarely do people plan for their care or how it will be funded. 

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Financial & Legal

Are you picking the best Executor for your estate? It might not be a family member.

November 16, 2021 | By Caregiving Matters

Here are 3 important estate planning tips to know.

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Financial & Legal

Disability Planning for My Child: How to Begin Now

February 11, 2021 | By Posted by: Jessica Szamosszegi

“No family should be alone in this process”, says Maier. A financial advisor may be the help you need.

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Family Caregiving, Financial & Legal

Two DIY courses to learn about some Ontario health laws.

January 26, 2021 | By Caregiving Matters

Now is your chance to learn more about “Statutory Guardianship” and “Family Caregiver Rights” in Ontario.

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Financial & Legal

The unmet needs of caregiveres.

February 12, 2020 | By Caregiving Matters

Who cares for the caregiver?

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Caregiver Burnout, Financial & Legal, Loneliness

Man with dementia dies with medical assistance.

October 28, 2019 | By Caregiving Matters

“This is not an expansion of our law … This is a maturing of the understanding of what we’re doing.”
— Dr. Stefanie Green

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Financial & Legal, Grief & Loss

Fix Ontario’s broken elder-care rules: Editorial: The Toronto Star

February 7, 2019 | By Caregiving Matters

The Law Commission of Ontario has issued excellent recommendations for making elder-care rules more rational and relevant. Queen’s Park should listen.

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Family Caregiving, Financial & Legal, Senior's Rights

What to do when a loved one dies.

December 20, 2018 | By Caregiving Matters

Although not a cheery topic for this time of year, it is unfortunately an important one to know about.

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Financial & Legal, Grief & Loss

I’m a full-time caregiver for my father — don’t I deserve more money than my siblings?

December 14, 2018 | By Emily Dunford

This man says his sister is ‘money hungry’ and believes he has given up a lot to be a caregiver.

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Family Caregiving, Financial & Legal

The ABC’s of caregiving to seniors workshop videos.

December 7, 2018 | By Caregiving Matters

Did you miss our workshop? No worries, we filmed it. Our videos are now on our site.

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Family Caregiving, Financial & Legal, Managing Risk

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