The Myth of Independent Living

by Robert Woolner and Vanessa Magee, Gateway Administrative Services Inc., March 26, 2002

Frequently, we read gushing articles about elderly people living independently and happily in their homes with the assistance of cheerful and helpful home helpers provided by a benevolent and generous government...
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Planting Seeds of Hope

by Irene Borins Ash M.S.W., R.S.W., Consultant on Aging; Photographer and Writer, excerpt from January 2002 Elderconnection NetWork newsletter

This is planting time.  It's autumn and I am planting bulbs, which will come into their full beauty and splendor early next spring.  I find myself thinking about the significance of what I am doing.  There was an attack on America a few weeks ago...
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Leaving a Legacy

by Barbro E. Stalbecker-Pountney, Lawyer, March 26, 2002

Attending to the many valuable causes asking for our help can be overwhelming.  It is easy to feel inadequate in what we can do to make a difference.  Planned giving through your will is a great way to help...
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Homecare in Ontario "chaotic, underfunded"
Are there options for home physiotherapy? 

by Ellen Richards and Janet MacDonald, March 4, 1999

Private ambulances offer alternative.  Public service always on call for emergencies.  

by Yochanan Buksbaum, March 4, 1999

Bringing up father, or, the Reluctant Gerontologist.  How I turned a family role, thrust upon me by circumstance, into a career. 

by Jacqueline Maganlahti, December 4, 1998

Crisis managers or choice managers?  How can we get our older clients to plan ahead?  

by Barbara Carter, December 4, 1998

Long Term Care Insurance.  Is it for everyone?  

by Sharon Clavir, Clavir Insurance, 1998

The True Meaning of Joy.  The winning entry in our print newsletter writing contest.  

by Vanessa Magee, Gateway Administration Services, 1998

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