I have heard the expression “I wish everything was summarized in one place” far too often in my line of work assisting people in their life transitions. It may be due to the death of a spouse or a loved one. It could also be an unforeseen event due to health reasons (i.e. stroke, heart…
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Interested to know how to get your elderly parents to stop saving and start spending on their retirement? Check out our advice on how to assist your parents to consider making the move to a retirement home for their security and health. With many of our parents growing up in the Silent Generation, they were…
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As you begin settling into retirement, you may see more of your friends or colleagues moving into retirement homes. These life transitions are smooth for some but very challenging and emotional for others. Potential reasons for a move into a senior community include mobility and cognitive issues, loneliness, safety and caregiver stress. Others simply want…
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It is estimated that one in four Canadians (more than 8 million people) provide informal care to their family, friend or loved one. It can, at times, be stressful and overwhelming. Caregiving is very often an unsung effort and is not always appreciated by extended family members. Those who aren’t caregivers may not understand the…
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Imagine this scenario: As the sole caretaker of your elderly parent, you suddenly receive news that they have been hospitalized. After rushing to the hospital, the doctor tells you that your parent can no longer live on their own. They need a retirement home. Your parent will be discharged from the hospital soon. In that…
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There are times when we take better care of our cars than we take care of ourselves. Spring is the time of year where we typically perform a whole host of maintenance on our cars from putting on our summer tires; getting an oil change; replacing the air filter; perhaps getting a wheel alignment and…
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Downsizing Tips and Maximizing the Value of Your Home As the population ages, there has been an enormous trend in downsizing to smaller homes, condos or retirement residences. This winter has been particularly tough and as a result, we are seeing many people deciding that enough is enough. It’s not always easy to move out…
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The senior transition process can be overwhelming to say the least. As seniors remodel their lives to move into a retirement residence, they often feel displaced, disoriented, or even depressed. A structured plan can significantly reduce the stress and emotion involved in any transition. Lianas Services provides families with knowledge, resources, and services that support…
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Fed up of winter? You’re not alone. It’s that time of year where winter is becoming more challenging to deal with yet we still have a ways to go before Spring brings warmer, sunnier weather. For some, winter is embraced. For others, particularly seniors and caregivers for their loved ones, winter can be agonizingly tough. …
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We have had some incredible guests on my weekly radio show (Life Unrehearsed Sunday’s at 4:00pm on CJAD800). A couple of guests really stood out when it came to communicating important topics with loved ones on sensitive topics. Dr. Amy D’Aprix, a life transition expert; Bill Kovalchuk, founder and president of Claret Asset Management; and…
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