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Seniors and Nutrition

Sometimes it is hard for people to maintain a healthy diet. Time constraints often prevent people from eating properly, as when someone is pressured for time they will opt for fast food instead of preparing a meal. While a young person may be able to get by with an unbalanced…

October 24, 2011 | By: SeniorsZen of SeniorsZen

Elder Rage

This is an article written by Jacqueline Marcell, Author of ‘Elder Rage’. For eleven years I pleaded with my elderly father to allow a caregiver to help him with my ailing mother, but after 55 years of loving each other he adamantly insisted on taking care of her himself.…

May 1, 2011 | By: Jacqueline Marcell

AVOID LITIGATION WITH PROPER RECORD KEEPING!

Many of us will agree to be an Attorney (the person who has been named in a Power of Attorney (“POA”) document) for a parent, relative or friend, or have already done so. However, we do so sometimes without really knowing what we are legally required to do once the…

April 11, 2011 | By: Linda Alderson, Chartered Accountant

Saving Thousands Off Funeral Costs

There are very few people who, at some point in their lives, won’t be responsible for making the final arrangements for a family member or friend. Sadly though, few are properly prepared for the task. As consumers we generally prepare ourselves when making a large purchase. It is not unusual…

April 5, 2011 | By: lee3002 of A Day in the Life of Death: A Behind the Scenes Look at the Mortuary Business

ABOUT WILLS, TRACTORS AND CAREGIVERS

We all know the importance of having a will to ensure that our loved ones have their final wishes stated in writing to be carried out once they are gone. A will or testament is a legal declaration whereby a person, the testator, provides for the transfer of his or…

March 24, 2011 | By: Brent Raby, B.A., J.D

AVOID COMMON MISTAKES WHEN KEEPING RECORDS

There are a number of pitfalls waiting for those who have agreed to act as Attorney under a Power of Attorney for Property (“POAP”). Despite our best intentions to execute the tasks associated with looking after another person’s financial affairs with diligence and awareness, we are after all, only human. …

March 10, 2011 | By: Linda Alderson, Chartered Accountant

THE VULTURE GENERATION: How to Stop Power of Attorney Abuse

(From the December 2010 issue of Reader's Digest) THE VULTURE GENERATION The elderly and infirm routinely delegate control of their finances to family members but more and more Canadians are abusing that power. Can our aging population trust its own children? BY RISHA GOTLIEB On June 24, 2007, Tony Budkowski…

February 27, 2011 | By: Risha Gotlieb of Journalist and Author

The Power of the Mind While Coping With Loss

By: Nadia Finley Certified Life Recovery Coach Author to "Project Elinor: 10-Steps to Overcoming Any Life Experiences www.projectelinor.com" Similar to many people reading this, I know what it feels like to watch my world shatter within a matter of minutes. I know what it’s like to feel beside myself, utterly…

February 16, 2011 | By: Nadia Finley, Certified Life Coach; Author of Project Elinor, Ltd

AVOID SURPRISES: GATHER KEY INFORMATION NOW!

You have agreed to be named as Attorney in a Power of Attorney for Property (POAP). You know they trust you to act honestly, loyally and with integrity, strictly in their best interests at all times, respecting their right to privacy and confidentiality. You even realize and are comfortable with…

February 6, 2011 | By: Linda Alderson, Chartered Accountant

THE NINTH INNING

As a Seniors Move Manager I meet a lot of adult children who are worried sick about their parents living alone. Are they taking proper care of their health? Is the home really safe given failing eyesight, fragile bones and occasional dizziness? Are they still able to enjoy the amount…

January 17, 2011 | By: ElaineFrost of Trusted Transitions

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