Dr. Shulman reflects on his experiences with COVID-19 in the Seniors Mental Health Unit at Mississauga Hospital…..
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Caregiving, Courts, Elder Care, Geriatric Care Management, Healthcare, In the NewsMy last 3 blogs have highlighted some of the challenges we are currently facing in our Long Term Care sector. The bottom line is this: there are not enough residential placement beds to address the current and growing demand for those individuals whose care needs can no longer be met within their own home setting. The answer is not simply an increase in beds but also providing the necessary care….
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Elder Care
I recently had the pleasure of listening to Dr. Danielle Martin address health care system challenges faced by Canadians daily. In her book Better Now Dr. Martin explores ways to make Canadian health care better. Dr. Martin is a family doctor and practices in the Family Practice Health Centre at Women’s College Hospital where she is also the Vice-President of Medical Affairs & Health System Solutions. Her 6 main ideas….
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Disability, Elder Care, Elder LawOne of the most important components of good caregiving and in fact, good health – is advocacy. Report after report refers to the need for patient navigation. I, along with my fellow bloggers have all echoed the importance of Powers of Attorney. Having someone who knows your wishes, desires and particular circumstance and who can speak for you when you can no longer speak for yourself, is absolutely required. However….
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Elder Care, Geriatric Care Management, Power of Attorney