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Yes, the Canadian Government offers several programs to help Seniors through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Home Adaptations for Seniors Independence Program (HASI) This program helps homeowners and landlords pay for minor…
Read article Are there government programs to help pay for safety and accessibility home renovations?↗Inherent in the aging process is changes to one’s physical functioning, vision, perception and processing abilities. It is the degree or severity of these changes that could make driving unsafe. Though these changes are inevitable, the…
Read article How do you know if your parent is still able to drive safely? Should they be driving? What should you look for? Who do you contact?↗By: Audrey Miller MSW, RSW, CCRC, CCLCP CARP February 2009 As a Geriatric Care Manager, I receive inquiries from families regarding assistance for themselves and their older family members. There may come a time when a family member says:…
Read article What Kind of Caregiving Assistance Do I Need; Important Questions to Ask↗By: Audrey Miller MSW, RSW, CCRC, CCLCP The HR Professional December 2008 With the beginning of the baby boom generation turning 65, employers are faced with an interesting challenge. As this large group retires, there will be a shortage…
Read article Employee Benefits For the Older Worker↗By: Audrey Miller MSW, RSW, CCRC, CCLCP Solutions Magazine Fall 2008 Let’s call it like it is, most people don’t like to move and most older individuals certainly do not want to leave the family home and move into a more supported…
Read article When staying at home is no longer an option↗