Available on the rbcseniorsfinanceandcaregiving key life moments site. In any caregiving situation, a good relationship between the caregiver and the care recipient can make things easier and safer. Knowing the likes, dislikes,…
Originally published at allaboutesstates.ca on September 4, 2014: Further to my last week’s blog, ‘Care @ Home’ I wrote that the POA for Property/Finance should support the care needs of the incapable individual and the decisions made by…
Originally published in allaboutestates on August 26, 2014: I have always stated that the Power of Attorney for Finances needs to be able to support the decisions made by the Power of Attorney for Personal Care. In other words, care needs…
Originally published in allaboutestates.ca on August 18, 2014: With the tragic death of Robin Williams, who touched so many of us with his humour, this week’s blog is about mental health and specifically, depression. The Canadian…
Originally published at allaboutestates.ca on August 8, 2014 I have been a practicing social worker for over 30 years. During this time I have tried to not “social work” my family. Not an easy feat especially over the last 10 years since…