Published on: May 2, 2018
One in four young Canadians provide care to a family member or friend but taking on the role as a caregiver can interfere with life pursuits. Rates of caregiving are particularly high among young women. Kathryn Fudurich, a young caregiver, spoke about how she’s learned to cope. Kelly Rivard, of RBC, discussed how wealth planning can help families be financially prepared for the future.
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Although it’s great to celebrate the big achievements, it’s also important to celebrate the small wins.
Women are affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia in much larger numbers than men. Approximately two-thirds of Canadians and Americans living with dementia are women. Why are women disproportionately affected? Partly, it...
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