 By Kevin Brown | Bio
In
last week's post, I discussed how care for family Caregivers,
especially when the provision of care occurs over prolonged periods,
can leave the Caregiver drained of energy and in need of care
themselves. I noted that Caregivers should endeavor to maintain their
own health, keep up their social network, stay involved with family and
share the caregiving. One gentlemen responded with[ Read More]
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By Kevin Brown | Bio
In
last week’s post, I defined a Caregiver as “any individual who
willingly gives of themselves to improve the quality of life for
another individual.” There are times when the responsibility of
providing care weighs heavy upon Caregivers. When this giving of self,
especially when it occurs over prolonged periods, leaves the Caregiver
drained of energy and in need of care themselves, it is time to take a
step back and look at what one’s own needs are.[ Read More]
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By Kevin Brown | Bio
It
is my experience that caregiving is fast becoming another role that
adults will take on in the communities in which we live. In fact,
Statistics Canada reports that seniors made up 13.1% of the general
population in 2005. The Ottawa-based Institute of Marriage and Family,
in their recently released report titled 'Care-Full', states that
between 2005 and 2056, the average Canadian's life expectancy will rise
by seven years. One could assume that the statistics for the United
States will be similar in nature. It seems to me, therefore,
that even if you have not assumed the role of a caregiver in the past,
it is a role that you will likely assume sometime in your future.[ Read More]
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By Kevin Brown | Bio
In my last post, I shared my observations
concerning the ability of my mother-in-law to embrace change. This week
I thought I would focus on the challenges faced by her primary
caregiver, my wife. Rather than address the challenges in the
relationship between adults and their aging parents, I will share some
of the challenges caregivers (family or friends) increasingly face from
healthcare providers. Some of these challenges may indeed be unique to
our province and country of residence (Alberta, Canada), but surely
some will exist in your community as well. One of the third-party challenges my wife faces[ Read More]
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By Kevin Brown | Bio
I was preparing my mother-in-law's Canadian
tax return this week for net-filing, a service I have provided for the
past six years. For those of you who have used a software tax package,
you will know that 'net-filing' a return is an online submission direct
to the Canada Revenue Agency. Her return is very basic, really just
accounting for her Old Age Security benefit and Canada Pension. Since
she retired, she has never received a refund and never has had to make
a payment. So this should have been relatively easy. Ah, but not so!
This time, when I attempted to obtain the 4 digit access code that
would allow me to file online, the online connection to the CRA would
not grant me the access code.[ Read More]
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