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Pa ge 2 8 T hu rs da y, M ay 7 , 2 01 5 - T he IF P - H al to n H ill s - w w w .th ei fp .c a www.sweatmanlaw.com. My aging parent is resisting care? How do I deal with this? 104 - 83 Mill Street Georgetown, Ontario L7G 5E9 T: 905.877.0121 EstatEs & trustslegal matters M. Jasmine Sweatman B.A., J.D., L.L.M., TEP, C.S., EPC, CPCA Certified Specialist in Estates & Trusts Wills, Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Estate Litigation and Administration, Corporate, Real Estate Q: A : As the Canadian population ages, children of seniors are increasingly challenged with parents who need support. In many instances, parents resist this assistance, as it often represents a loss of independence. How can we plan for these changes? As is the case with most things in life, we can make the most progress with an open honest discussion. Families should include all interested parties in the process- siblings, friends, neighbors. This will ensure that down the road when important decisions need to made, everyone will know the plan and feel included If it has not been addressed recently, this is a good time to revisit your Will, and Powers of Attorney. In the process of discussing wishes now and as part of end of life planning, it can lead to a discussion on current personal needs. Although these are often difficult discussions to have, a proactive approach will likely help the parent to accept life stage challenges with grace. A family meeting (with or without a facilitator) is a good idea to start the process. We are experienced in dealing with elder care issues and are associated with many elder associations that can help. Call us to discuss. 311Halton.ca 07 05 15Please contact us, as soon as possible, if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings. Halton Region Small Business Centre Starting a Small Business Seminar: Business structure, registrations, regulations, licences, taxes and financing options. Wednesday, May 13 Milton Public Library, Main Library 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. • $25/person Wednesday, June 3 Halton Hills Public Library, Georgetown Branch 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. • $25/person Your Business Plan: Learn how to write a plan to guide your business and take away examples of templates. Wednesday, May 20 Halton Hills Public Library, Georgetown Branch 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. • $25/person Small Business Financing: A general overview about start-up financing and how to prepare to get bank financing. Wednesday, May 27 Halton Regional Centre 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. • $25/person Getting Started Information Session: A one-hour overview of all the rules and regulations you need to know if you are starting a business in Halton. Every Tuesday 9 - 10 a.m. Halton Regional Centre Free (advance registration is required) Starter Company Program - General Information Session (18-29 yr olds): Training, business skills development, mentorship and guidance from local business professionals. Where eligible, a micro-grant of up to $5,000 may be available. Learn how to become your own boss today! 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month in 2015 10 - 11 a.m. Halton Regional Centre Free (advance registration is required) Futurpreneur Canada - General Information Session (18-39 yr olds): If you're a young entrepreneur, looking to start your own full-time small business, you could get up to $15,000 through Futurpreneur Canada financing program. Start your future today! 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month in 2015 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Halton Regional Centre Free (advance registration is required) Registration and pre-payment for all seminars is required as seating is limited. For more information on these events including registration details, please visit halton.ca/smallbusiness or dial 311. Upcoming Business Seminars and Programs TED ARNOTT, MPP Wellington-Halton Hills Web: www.tedarnottmpp.com Phone: 1-800-265-2366 MichaelChong Member of Parliament Wellington - Halton Hills 205-16 Mountainview Rd. S. Georgetown ON L7G 4K1 905-702-2597 www.michaelchong.ca michael.chong@parl.gc.ca 866-878-5556 COMMUNITY CROP OUT FOR AUTISM: Karen Marcotte was hard at work colouring images to be cut out and made into greeting cards at the Crop for Autism Saturday.  Marcotte hand colours and makes her own cards which sell for $5  each-- all the money from the cards she made for the autism event will go to  benefit people with Autism Spectrum Disorder in north Halton. Photo by Jon Borgstrom