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Mom’s matza balls didn’t taste as you remember? Noticing some changes? If you live in a different city than your parents, the time spent together during the holiday can allow you to see how well they are managing. Be aware of the small…
Read article Family Dinners & Family Challenges↗Originally posted @ allaboutestates.ca Fidelity Investments released their third survey “Family and Finance” in June 2016. They interviewed families with a parent over age 55 and having an adult child over age 25. The key findings are…
Read article Family Conversations and Broken Telephone↗Written by Jessica Rochman-Fowler Yesterday was World Alzheimer’s Day, a day to call for increased action in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, but also to appreciate the strides made in the diagnosis and…
Read article Demystifying the ‘D’ Word↗Originally posted @allaboutestates.ca I am seeing more and more of these ads as families try to find affordable and alternative solutions to paying for private caregivers. There are many seniors who live alone. ‘The 2011 Census of…
Read article ‘Looking for a student to live in with my elderly mother in exchange for free room and board. Light care duties only’↗Originally published @allaboutestates.ca The Hospital News is a free monthly publication available in hospitals and related institutions across Canada. Their September 1, 2016 article titled “Hospital discharge: Reaching a breaking point”…
Read article What does ‘Alternative Level of Care’ mean?↗