Living on a Cloud

Many of us use Facebook, MSN and email everyday. Talking to family has drastically changed because of Google+ and Skype.


Now we can upload pictures, share videos and tell stories using great blogging sites like Blogger and Wordpress.


Of course this leads to a whole new issue ... what happens to all this information when we die? Will your family be able to see and talk to their virtual great great Grandma.  Genieology has more technology than research.


Now due to the internet, rather than read about your family, you can interact  with people's lives long after they are dead.


Check out this video from TED.

October Event

There has been substantial changes to Powers of Attorney and Representation Agreements as of  September 1st in British Columbia. These changes effect Attorney's, care givers and the elderly.


Whether you are a care giver or parent needing care ... find out how these changes will impact your life.


Location: Sandalwood Retirement Resort 580 Yates Road

Date: Wednesday October 12th

Time: 7 - 8:30 pm

Cost: Free - Coffee, tea and snacks provided

RSVP:  via Email, Facebook or by Phone below

Email: boomersandparents@gmail.com  ("October 12th tickets" in the subject line)

Facebook: Facebook Events Page (Log into Facebook)

Phone: Contact Tanis Read at (250) 215 2121


You may want to review our estate planning worksheet before your attend here

We sold out last time so please make sure to RSVP as soon as possible.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Care Giving Realities

Taking care of family is something many baby boomers are starting to face.  Working, dealing with grown children and spending time helping your parents  has become more work than many had anticipated.

Some parents are fully independent and can live on their own, some need support  but can still live their own home or live in a insisted living home, while other need around the clock card of a total care facility.

Many try to go it alone and this can have drastic consequences on both their parents and the caregiver.  Check out this series from the PBS show Life Part 2

Life (Part 2) Caregiving - Can caring for an ailing loved one kill you? "Yes," say health professionals. When Baby Boomers care for aging parents, frequently the last person they're thinking about is themselves. This can be deadly.


Check out the video and website for more information >>

This article provided by Mike Hassard. For ideas on financial concerns surrounding aging, downsizing go to my personal blog http://mikehassard.blogspot.com.

10 Financial Questions

Nothing can be more distressing to a child than to find out their elderly parent(s) are not longer able to make their own financial decisions or longer have the means to support themselves.


The subject of money is important one ... and like most things the sooner then better.  But how can you approach the subject and what are the right questions to ask? 


To help check the FREE worksheet 10 Financial Questions You Need to Ask Your Parents Now on the Boomers and Parents Worksheet page here>>  Please feel free to download and use!

This article provided by Mike Hassard. For ideas on financial concerns including downsizing go to my personal blog http://mikehassard.blogspot.com.