Originally posted @allaboutestates.ca A few weeks ago I provided a summary of the Federal Budget and what is offers to seniors. Well, I received over 30 comments and the blog readers all said the same thing- Mr. Trudeau has ignored those of us between…
Originally posted @allaboutestatates.ca May is National Caregivers Month. Now more than ever, the challenge of being a caregiver feels more of a ‘challenge’ than any other word that I can think of. It can be joyful, rewarding, an honor, an opportunity and…
Originally posted @allaboutestates.ca While the sun did shine yesterday, it was still a difficult day for many of us. Not just because we can’t be outdoors, or play golf or volleyball but because for many, we continue to be restricted from seeing, and…
Originally posted @allaboutestates.ca And I don’t mean figuratively, I mean literally. I heard two stories this past week of two elderly individuals who are both quite compromised with dementia. One lives in a retirement residence and the other lives in…
With the reputation of Long Term Care Homes hitting a new low, it comes as no surprise that seniors want to grow older in their own homes. A few facts: The number of seniors increased by 4.2 million over the past 38 years. Over the next 22 years Canada will…
