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Over the past decade, a caregiving crisis has been building in the workplace. Currently, 35% of the Canadian workforce or 8 million people, are struggling and juggling their work responsibilities with caregiving duties. 25 May
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Long-Term Care Crisis

Caregiving Crisis at Work: Millions of Canadians Struggling

Most families don't have these conversations until it's too late. Not because they don't care. But because there's never a clear moment to bring it up... 24 Apr
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Related Resources

Thoughtful Questions To Ask Your Aging Parents

It seems that traditional approaches and societal norms are underpinning the practice of the daughter being given the caregiver role and the son looking after finances and property, even though their skills and abilities may not match those roles. 30 Mar
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Related Resources

Designating POA Responsibilities: Is Gender Playing a Role?

Canada offers a range of financial supports for caregivers that can help with both day-to-day expenses and long-term planning. Knowing what’s available can help you decide what kind of support might make sense for you. 19 Feb
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Long-Term Care Crisis

Financial Supports Available for Caregivers in Canada

When we are young and vulnerable, our parents protect and care for our every need. As time moves on, we grow up, our parents age, and along the way, we fail to think there could ever be a day that they would be the ones that need looking after. 26 Jan
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Long-Term Care Crisis

Managing the Costs of Caring for Aging Parents in Canada

This article breaks down the current LTC crisis, what the waitlists look like across Canada, and how seniors can stay protected at home during what may be a long and uncertain wait. 20 Jan
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Long-Term Care Crisis

Canada’s Long-Term Care (LTC) Waitlist Crisis

In What Circumstances Can an Attorney for Personal Care Restrict Visitors from Visiting an Incapacitated Person in a Long-Term Care Home? 23 Sep
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Long-Term Care Crisis

Can a Power of Attorney for Personal Care Restrict Visits?

The UK is tackling its long-term care crisis through increased funding, leveraging technology, strengthening the social care workforce, and supporting informal carers. 22 Sep
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Generated Content, Long-Term Care Crisis

How is the UK Tackling its Long-Term Care Crisis?

You only have so many hours in the day, days in a week, or patience in being pulled in different directions. Being proactive may seem like extra work now, but it will pay dividends— plan ahead, and the journey will be much smoother. 05 Sep
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Related Resources

Balancing End-of-Life Planning for Your Aging Parents and for Yourself

Many Americans will need long-term care (LTC) at some point, but not everyone may understand what it really involves. These statistics illustrate the importance of long-term care and planning... 07 Aug
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Long-Term Care Crisis

Long-Term Care Statistics 2025: The Importance of Planning

No one ever plans to be sick or disabled. Yet, planning for the future can make all the difference in an emergency and at the end-of-life. Being prepared and having important documents in a single place can give you peace of mind, help ensure your wishes are honored, and ease the burden on your loved ones. 01 Aug
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Related Resources

Comprehensive Checklist: Getting Your Affairs in Order

As Ontario’s population ages, protecting the health, dignity, and rights of older adults, especially those living in long-term care and retirement homes, has become a matter of urgent public concern. What Ontario’s Seniors and Caregivers Should Know About the Support for Seniors and Caregivers Act, 2025 29 Jul
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Law Reform

Ontario’s Support for Seniors and Caregivers Act 2025

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