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Understanding Subsidized Care in BC

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|Date: June 05, 2009
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Understanding Subsidized Care in BC

In 2002, the B.C. government made adjustments to the systems and process for providing subsidized care, c ...

In 2002, the B.C. government made adjustments to the systems and process for providing subsidized care, creating through the various Health Authorities throughout the province a one stop resource to a ...

June 05, 2009
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Long-Term Care Insurance

Posted by Cheri Crause
|Date: June 05, 2009
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Long-Term Care Insurance

What are your insurance odds? Perhaps it's an odd question, but playing the odds is exactly what insuranc ...

What are your insurance odds? Perhaps it's an odd question, but playing the odds is exactly what insurance companies are in the business of. So let's look at some statistics put forth by the Canadian ...

June 05, 2009
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Assisted Living Residences

Posted by Barbara Risto
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Assisted Living Residences

Assisted Living residences combine private suites with support services and social activities to help sen ...

Assisted Living residences combine private suites with support services and social activities to help seniors with some limitations to continue living as independently as they can. It often provides ...

June 05, 2009
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Hiring a Relocation Specialist

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Hiring a Relocation Specialist

A company that specializes in relocating clients is different from a downsizing company in that it handle ...

A company that specializes in relocating clients is different from a downsizing company in that it handles downsizing PLUS moving. A downsizing company usually helps you organize your current home to ...

June 05, 2009
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The Psychology of Moving When You’re a Senior

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The Psychology of Moving When You’re a Senior

Many people can expect to move several times during their senior years. One such happier circumstance occ ...

Many people can expect to move several times during their senior years. One such happier circumstance occurs when people move closer to family, particularly grandchildren. Even the most happily settle ...

June 05, 2009
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Downsizing: Some Personal Stories

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Downsizing: Some Personal Stories

Moving at any time in life can be a daunting experience and determining the best way to downsize your pos ...

Moving at any time in life can be a daunting experience and determining the best way to downsize your possessions can be a real challenge. For Lorne Ames, the experience of simplifying his life and be ...

June 05, 2009
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Tough Times & Good Times: Transitioning into Assisted Living

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Tough Times & Good Times: Transitioning into Assisted Living

The panic in my wife's cousin's voice was obvious as we listened to his message on our answering machine ...

The panic in my wife's cousin's voice was obvious as we listened to his message on our answering machine nearly two years ago. We had just returned from a lazy summer afternoon around Victoria's Inner ...

June 05, 2009
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Understanding Reverse Mortgages

Posted by Starr Munro
|Date: June 05, 2009
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Understanding Reverse Mortgages

For the average Canadian senior approximately 60 to 80 percent of their wealth is tied up in their home. ...

For the average Canadian senior approximately 60 to 80 percent of their wealth is tied up in their home. For seniors with low income, accessing cash in times of need can be a real challenge. ...

June 05, 2009
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Adapting Your Home

Posted by Barbara Risto
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Adapting Your Home

Few people have a perfect home, but minor changes can make life easier and safer for someone who may have ...

Few people have a perfect home, but minor changes can make life easier and safer for someone who may have some mobility limitations. To avoid trips and falls, remove loose mats, install more lighting ...

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