Musings of a Northern Canadian Senior.

The following is a memoir, a letter written by my mother, in early June in the mid-1970s, when my parents were transitioning from the city of Edmonton to a smaller northern Albertan city due to my father's work. At the time, I had moved out and in graduate school, my younger brother as well to his studies. But my mother with three children at home was still finding the planned move difficult. Her letter not only shows the depth of my parent's relationship but as well the gradual adjustment towards the coming move. One might also note the northern flight was delayed to a spring snow blizzard!  All the photos are my own and not to be duplicated! "My dearest, This will be the first of my many love letters. I shall write and mail to you until such time as we are together permanently and God willing forever. I miss you. I love you. I need you. It was a wonderful weekend for me - thank-you, being with you, buying our house, bringing the camera, taking pictures, shopping, meeting...

The following is shared as an educational article and hopefully may be helpful to readers. As a medical hospital Social Worker in Alberta, Canada just sharing some of my experiences in the past including the pros and cons of working with a legal document called EPOA ( Enduring Power of Attorney)  I write this as a MSW but am not a lawyer thus if questions one should further consult legal advice. As a family member who is named as the agent in the EPOA document it is important to understand some of these situations as described below. There are several situations where the question of finances comes to the surface and as social workers we may be asked to assist. e.g to confirm income level for discharge planning for a higher level of care with an elderly patient, applications for AISH, completion of Income Taxes, updating Alberta Senior’s Benefits and other financial supports. As well, family members may have difficulties to trying to cancel a credit card or utility bill. My f...