We are well into the month of September and for many, this is a very busy time- a new school year, the beginning of Fall and for our Jewish families, the start of a New Year. While it can be a time of reflection, it is also a time for looking ahead. We are another [...]
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Newsletter September 2010
by Audrey Miller on December 21, 2010
Newsletter August 2010
by Audrey Miller on December 21, 2010
The current transfer of wealth from one generation to the next is unprecedented. Estate planning has become more urgent and complex and estate litigation is all too common. People are also living longer and elder care is now a pressing and inescapable issue for many individuals and families. While there is an abundance of information [...]
Newsletter July 2010
by Audrey Miller on July 22, 2010
I hope everyone has been enjoying the warm weather we have been having. Hopefully you were able to find our June 2010 Summer Tips section of our newsletter helpful during the last heat wave. Staying cool while enjoying the benefits of summer can seem like an impossible challenge, but hopefully one you were able to [...]
Newsletter June 2010
by Audrey Miller on June 9, 2010
It is official- the warmer weather has arrived and while it is welcomed, we need to be aware of some of the dangers that excessive heat can cause- especially for seniors. A few reminders will be listed below. June is also Stroke awareness month and I have attached an article regarding rehabilitation post stroke. [...]
Newsletter May 2010
by Audrey Miller on May 12, 2010
Happy May Day! This month we celebrate Mother’s Day, Victoria Day and Multiple Sclerosis awareness month. National Mental Health Week also is recognized from May 4th to 10th. Please let me remind you that it is important as caregivers, service providers, family members and friends to remember that our own personal health is just as important as [...]
Newsletter April 2010
by Audrey Miller on May 12, 2010
April is tax time. Although this may be late for some of you, I have been asked to republish an article that discusses the caregiver and disability tax credits. I hope that it will be beneficial in terms of tax savings. Disability Tax Credit (DTC), Caregiver Tax Credit (CTC): Do I Qualify? As a social [...]
Newsletter March 2010
by Audrey Miller on March 4, 2010
With the anticipation of spring around the corner, we thought we would focus this newsletter on feeling good and staying healthy. Sexual activity is one area that we have addressed and as March is acknowledged as National Kidney Month, we thought it was important to bring awareness to the issue of Chronic Kidney Disease. This first week of [...]
Newsletter January 2010
by Audrey Miller on February 2, 2010
Now that the holidays are over, it is a good time to reflect on the time you spent together with your family. Did you find your loved one was a little more confused? Did you find expired food in the fridge or blackened cooking pots? Were you comfortable in the car with them driving? Did [...]
Newsletter December 2009
by Audrey Miller on December 5, 2009
While we have enjoyed a wonderful Fall, we know that this month will bring snow as well as a variety of other adventures. The month of December is typically filled with good cheer, time with family and friends, great food and the celebration of many different religious holidays. The balancing of home, work and caregiving [...]
Newsletter November 2009
by Audrey Miller on November 16, 2009
Word from the Managing Director November is National Family Caregiver Month. Caregivers come in all shapes and sizes and include spouses, children, parents, friends, paid companions and volunteers. We are about to meet the non human caregiver as well. This November edition focuses on virtual and electronic caregiver supports and how different technological advances are [...]
