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As a boomer, I have spent much time talking with my (women) friends about what we want for ourselves in a ‘retirement’ community. I am not sure that ‘retirement’ is the right word. I don’t plan on stopping work- any time soon. Until our…
Read article A Different Type of Retirement Community.↗Originally posted @ allaboutestates.ca on March 20, 2015 The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) is an independent not for profit organization that was created in 1994. Their vision is “Better data, Better decisions,…
Read article Informal Caring: Commonwealth Fund 2014 Health Policy Survey of Older Adult↗As a professional care manager, I have the opportunity to attend medical specialists appointments with my clients. Many POA’s for Personal Care are also attending these appointments. As part of our preparation, their medical history is…
Read article How To Be (Better) Prepared For Your Next Doctor’s Appointment↗Originally published at www.allaboutestates.ca on February 3, 2015: Caregiving and Work is not a new issue. Caregivers have been juggling work and care for some time. This has been a common refrain from those who consider themselves part…
Read article Employed Caregivers: When Work & Caregiving Collide↗Originally posted at www.allaboutestates.ca on December 8, 2014 I spent the weekend visiting with my mother. Catching up with her also includes hearing about her friends and what is new in their lives. The update I heard about many of…
Read article Taking the Time for a Little Visit↗