Decluttering for the Holidays

 Working in so many client homes, I have had a first-hand view of the large quantity of items that so many of us have in our homes that do not get used. The pre-holiday season is a great time to consider doing some editing.  Excess Christmas Decor The holidays often...

Seniors Caring for Seniors

Sometimes we are abruptly thrown into the role of caregiver when a loved one has a sudden illness and now needs a lot of additional support. Or it can be a gradual process which is harder to determine when it is time to start taking over someone’s life. Some of our...

Advance Care Planning

If you could not speak for yourself, who would speak on your behalf? Who would make healthcare decisions for you if you could not do so yourself? Advance Care Planning Canada is an amazing online resource that includes free downloadable and printable documents to...

Plan A or Plan B

Eldercare Planning should start before an emergency occurs, but often it happens only when a crisis occurs. Building a plan goes beyond the Will, Power of Attorney, and Financial Plan. What does this all mean? Take the time to connect plans and incorporate health...

What is an Eldercare Planner?

What is an Eldercare Planner? Primarily these services are assisting someone with the decision-making process prior to the move, but also assisting with the management of the move, if required. A few of the reasons why this can be a valuable service are discussed...

Eco-Friendly Downsizing

It breaks my heart when I hear someone tell me that they emptied the contents of a home to save on costs and time and brought most items to the landfill. True that downsizing can be an intimidating process for seniors, executors, and their families. But there are so...