In 2009, Tricia Kershaw started Kershaw Consulting engaging clients such as Interior Designers, Architects and International Furniture Designers. Recognizing something was missing she followed her heart and her passion which was helping seniors, so she moved into the fastest growing industry in North America…. Senior Living.

Her passion for seniors started in high school volunteering at long-term care residences and then later in life helping her own family members. She soon learned how challenging it could be for seniors trying to navigate appointments, paperwork, and phone calls where you rarely talked to a live body and just basically trying to understand what was needed in order to move forward in what was considered retirement.

Tricia followed her passion, loves dealing with seniors on a daily basis, and is currently working for Amica Senior Lifestyles in Vancouver, BC.

In this episode, I asked Tricia:

• Tell us your story on how you started doing what you do.
• When’s a good time to start considering assisted living options for your parents?
• What’s important when looking for a place?
• What should one look for when visiting places?
• What questions are good to ask?

For more information about Amica Senior Lifestyles visit: https://amica.ca

One of the things Tricia said during the podcast was for family members to get their paperwork in order:

Power of Attorney and Representation Agreement (speaks to medical, is required in BC). Here’s the description and weblink for the Rep Agreement:

A Representation Agreement is the key legal document in British Columbia for personal planning/advance care planning. It is a legally enforceable document and used in case of incapacity, for end-of-life, and other support needs.

http://www.nidus.ca/PDFs/Nidus_Form_RA9.pdf