Elder Management

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Retirement Home Options – Choose Carefully to Avoid Costly Errors

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People are living longer, so we need to consider that they may not be able to live at home alone because of poor mobility or diminished capacity. So, planning where one wants to live should be at the core of one’s lifestyle plan. Families often suggest retirement home living when a person needs increasing assistance making meals, housekeeping, and looking after their day-to-day needs. It is crucial to choose suitable….

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Elder Management, Smart Ageing

Smart Ageing: Lessons from the Business World

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Ageing is a hot topic in the news this summer as the US presidential campaign ramps up. Our family was in town for the Fourth of July holiday, and invariably, the conversation turned to aging, working, and when to retire. With people living longer and in good health, many people will choose to continue working. How do we plan for smart ageing, and what lessons can we apply from the….

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Elder Management, Estate Planning, Smart Ageing

Insights into Resolving Care Disputes – POAs for Personal Care – Part 3

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On June 20, 2024, I attended the annual Ontario Bar Association’s Elder Law Day, where several informative presentations noted the rise in personal care disputes. Speakers also explored approaches that lawyers might consider to manage these disputes. The presentations triggered me to write about common issues we see related to the Power of Attorneys for Care. I also offer considerations to help lawyers and advisors deal with personal care disputes…..

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Caregiving, Elder Care, Elder Management, Family Conflict, Power of Attorney

Insights into Resolving Care Disputes for High-Net-Worth Families – Part 2

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There are three truisms behind care disputes. Every caregiving situation is unique. Conflicts arise when making difficult care decisions. There is no one care solution or dispute resolution that suits all cases. To complicate matters further, the cost of care can easily escalate, and privatization of health care is expanding. So, it is not surprising that people with financial resources are increasingly turning to private management for customized care solutions…..

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Caregiving, Elder Care, Elder Management, Smart Ageing

Insights into Resolving Care Disputes – Part 1

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Managing the care of an older person can be one of the most challenging situations ever undertaken by a family or group of friends. And it is normal for some conflict to arise over the health and personal care needs and the many ways to address those needs. No two caregiving situations are the same. With a rapidly aging population, the number of care disputes is increasing, and professionals across….

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Caregiving, Elder Management, Family Conflict

Caregiver Awareness Month – A Perfect Storm is Brewing

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May is National Caregiver Month in Canada and with the spotlight on caregiving, a perfect storm is brewing. Caregivers glue together our fragmented health care and social care services. They provide the majority of care as well. Did you know that more health care occurs in the home than elsewhere? The demand for care is growing as our population rapidly ages and fewer caregivers are available, with smaller families often….

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Caregiving, Elder Care, Elder Management
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