Originally posted @ allaboutestates.ca Last week I had a pleasure of attending the 100th birthday of one of my (favourite) clients. She is one of the lucky ones as she still lives in her own home and is able to afford 24/7 care. She has a…
Originally posted @allaboutestates.ca My colleague Dr. Shulman in his July 30, 2019 blog “What an Attorney for Personal Care Can Do” described the roles of the substitute decision maker and the very important part they play in ensuring…
Originally posted @ allaboutestates.ca Our friend recently told us that his sister had done a DNA genetic test with one of the companies that provides ancestry and health information. What she found out was not what she was expecting at…
A few weeks ago there was an announcement that the Federal health minister earmarked $50 million over 5 years to support our new dementia strategy. You may recall that the National Strategy for Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias Act…
Are you planning any summer holidays? Are you travelling alone or with your family? Should you decide to vacation with your older parent, there are some pre planning tips that can make this journey more enjoyable for both of you. Firstly,…