Office Operation Updates

Written by Joanne on April 16, 2015Are you prepared for end-of-life, incapacity and your future?Read some common myths and make sure you are on the right track with your plans.MYTH #1I have a Will and everything in joint names—I’m covered.A Will only has effect after your death—it cannot authorize someone to act on your behalf for health care or financial affairs while you are alive. There a…

Do people with Parkinson get dementia?As Parkinson’s progresses, it will cause dementia in approximately 50-80% of sufferers.  The dementia experienced by people with PD is associated with abnormalities that start in the mid-brain. These include difficulties with attention, organizing, multi-tasking, shifting attention, task completion, decision-making, problem solving, memory retrieval and word…

Written by admin on May 18, 2015Personal planning is important for people with Parkinson and Nidus will be presenting at the Parkinson Society of BC regional conferences in Kelowna on May 23, 2015 and in Vancouver on June 11, 2015.The following information is provided by the Parkinson Society of BC.What is Parkinson’s?Parkinson’s disease (PD), a chronic, progressive neurological disorder tha…

Caregivers/representatives are already stretched to the limit trying to carry out the wishes of a spouse, family or friend.Why are banks and credit unions refusing to honour Representation Agreements for financial and legal affairs?Why are health authorities and the Ministry of Health (Health Link) promoting the Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment (M.O.S.T.) form instead of Representation Ag…

Written by Joanne on June 12, 2015It is over 15 years since the Representation Agreement Act came into effect—its purpose was to reform the adult guardianship system.This means reforming the health and social service systems from the ‘we know best’ approach to a person/patient-centered approach based on self-determination. It seems that changes in culture and practice are difficult for system…

Muted Impact Expected From Cancelled Investor Immigrant ProgramVancouver, BC – February 14, 2014. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 4,244 residential sales were recorded by the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in January, up 24.5 per cent from January 2013. Total sales dollar volume was $2.4 billion, an increase of 36.8 per cent compared to a year a…

Vancouver, BC – January 13, 2014. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 72,936 residential sales were recorded by the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in BC during 2013, up 7.8 per cent from 2012. The five-year average is 75,400 units, while the ten-year average is 84,800 units. Total sales dollar volume was $39.2 billion, an increase of 12.6 per cent compar…

Vancouver, BC – March 14, 2014. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 5,578 residential sales were recorded by the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in February, up 24.9 per cent from February 2013. Total sales dollar volume was $3.4 billion, an increase of 43.1 per cent compared to a year ago. The average MLS® residential price in the province rose to $611,6…

Vancouver, BC – April 15, 2014. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 6,661 residential sales were recorded by the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in March, up 16.8 per cent from March 2013. Total sales dollar volume was $3.7 billion, an increase of 21.5 per cent compared to a year ago. The average MLS® residential price in the province rose to $562,316, up…