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The government is consulting with Canadians on “providing more inclusive caregiving benefits for Canadians who provide care to a family member.” It is time to speak up or at least take the survey…..
Caring for Caregivers- Survey Says…….. Continue Reading »
Dependant Support, Disability, Elder CareNothing like a family dinner to remind us how complicated families can be. Any family members no longer speaking? If you live in a different city than your parents or haven’t spent time with them for a while, the time spent together during the holiday can allow you to see how well they are managing. Be aware of the small things and things that are different…..
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Disability, Elder Care, Family Conflict, Geriatric Care ManagementWhich medical professionals can certify on a Disability Tax Credit Certificate (“Form T2201”), that an individual has a severe and prolonged impairment in physical or mental functions? Can a registered oral surgeon or other oral specialist, licensed to be so by a provincial body be considered to be a medical doctor in that province for the purpose of certifying on Form T2201 that an individual has an impairment in speaking….
DISABILTY TAX CREDIT CERTIFICATE: WHO CAN CERTIFY? Continue Reading »
Canada Revenue Agency, Capacity Law, Disability, Elder Care, Estate Planning, Fiduciary Professions, Geriatric Care Management, Guardianship, In the News, Power of AttorneyThe majority of all dementia is of the Alzheimers type and it affects more woman than men. The ‘D’ word is the new ‘C’ word (cancer, shhhhh) and demystifying the ‘D’ word is what awareness is all about. ….
Demystifying the ‘D’ word…… Continue Reading »
Costs, Disability, Elder Care, Family Conflict, Geriatric Care ManagementAre you part of the one million caregivers who said they felt they had no choice in taking on their caregiving responsibilities? ….
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Disability, Elder Care, Family Conflict, Geriatric Care ManagementNotice any dings or dents on the car? What happens when someone can no longer drive? Transportation is a major issue for seniors. Losing one’s drivers license triggers many emotions- especially loss of independence. ‘Giving up the keys’ is a common discussion in many households and most often when adult children have concerns about their parent’s driving habit….
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Disability, Elder Law, Geriatric Care Management