Are you worried about your aging parent?
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Elder Caring is a team of experts in Social Work, Occupational Therapy and other allied health professions. Our team has years of experience in working with the disabled, the elderly, and their families.
We assess your living situation, recommend the services that you or your loved one needs to live well, and help access those services. As a privately owned company, we provide support, guidance and help you navigate the system. We can also assist in the transition process when a move to a supported environment is needed.
Audrey Miller (left)
MSW, RSW, CCRC, CCLCP
Founder and Managing Director of Elder Caring Inc.
Photo credit: © Irene Borins Ash
Experts @ eCaring
Are you a lawyer dealing with elder law, family, estate and personal injury matters? An insurer working with older claimants? A financial institution or planner requiring guidance with your older clientele?
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Did you know?
Today, approximately 4.3 million (or 13.2%) of us are over the age of 65. With the baby boom generation beginning to turn 65 starting in 2011, this number is expected to double, growing to 8 million (21.2%) by 2026.
- The average person who is 65 in Canada today can expect to live an average of 19.2 more years – that means many of us will live well into our 80’s.
- Today, we are looking after our children for about 17 years and 18 years caring for our parents.
- 1 in 3 individuals over age 85 have dementia, often requiring 24 hour care and approximately 50% of these individuals live at home where they are looked after by a caregiver.
- 50% of caregivers who work outside the home indicate that the care has affected their work; Family caregivers often need to take time off work, some quit work or others don’t accept promotions that require travel or long hours away from home.
- On average, caregivers say that they spend over 23 hours per month caring for their elderly family members.
If you need assistance for:
yourself, your spouse, family member, friend, neighbour, employee, client, patient, or client- we can assist.