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Many people believe that if something happens and they are unable to make decisions for themselves, their family can do so for them. This is not necessarily true. For financial decisions, legal authority is needed. You can give this…
Read article The Power Struggle in Powers of Attorney↗With the holiday season around the corner, families will be spending more time together. Elder caring expert, Audrey Miller discusses how the holidays can be a good time to notice change and be proactive in a supportive and non…
Read article The Holiday Check In↗Originally published at allaboutestates.ca on May 13, 2015 We are seeing more and more seniors who are outliving their family and friends whom they had named as their POA and are now alone. Fortunately, when the banks are named as POA for…
Read article When There is No POA for Care↗Originally published at allaboutestates.ca on March 3, 2014 Last weekend I was having coffee with a friend who is having surgery in the near future. She asked what I knew about Advanced Care Planning and asked me whether she thought her…
Read article Advanced Care Planning: Your Doctor is Key↗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↗