01 Jul

Learn about Planning for Late in Life Changes

Life’s transitions can seem overwhelming, especially for those of us with elderly parents or friends whose lifestyle, social, healthcare, and financial needs are changing. Navigating the maze of options is demanding, especially if you have a busy family, career, and life. In this video, Susan

04 Mar

The Stay or Go Decision in a Pandemic World

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Canadian Family Offices – Feb 18, 2022

10 Nov

Spotting the Signs: Does an Elderly Loved One’s Living Situation Need to Change?

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Admitting that we need help is hard for many of us. Your parents, or other elderly loved ones, may not tell you when they need help. In fact, they may even hide that they are struggling because they don’t want to worry you! They want

10 Nov

Are You Overwhelmed by Your Elderly Parent’s Sudden Health Crisis?

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I’d like to describe a situation to you that may sound familiar. You may be in this situation yourself, or perhaps you know someone who is. A Common Scenario: Health Issues and Dementia Mom fell and broke her hip, and she has been taken to

10 Nov

Osteoporosis: A Major Concern for Both Elderly Women and Men

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Did you know? At least 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men will suffer an osteoporotic fracture – a greater incidence than heart attacks, stroke, and breast cancer combined! Osteoporosis is a disease that both men and women are at risk for as

21 Dec

Canadian Healthcare System in Crisis: “Health-Care Policies Have Stranded My Mother In A Hospital”

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When my elderly parents went into separate health crises at the same time, I discovered the Canadian healthcare system is disorganized, fragmented, and does not have adequate hospital discharge procedures for elderly patients. Health services for the elderly in Canada are in siloes, which means

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