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Older clients or families with elderly relatives should become familiar with the different types of care facilities

  • January 4, 2006 January 4, 2006
  • 14:16

When employees at RBC Global Banking Service Centre in Toronto reach an age at which they may be considering retirement, manager David Sullivan broaches the subject of working part-time.“We need to retain that intellectual knowledge,” he says. “Our clients are sophisticated individuals with complex accounts. We need seasoned, knowledgeable people to serve them.”Unless retirement age […]

  • December 7, 2005 December 7, 2005
  • 15:35

Theatre tickets, special food items, a limo to go shopping — choose gifts that will show clients you have been listening

  • November 3, 2005 November 3, 2005
  • 15:28

Yet critics say there are less expensive ways to ensure clients are comfortable in their golden years

  • November 2, 2005 November 2, 2005
  • 12:10

Advisors can provide resources and help senior clients find people to guide them through health and social crises

  • September 30, 2005 September 30, 2005
  • 11:53

A client who seems irritable or angry may be under a tremendous amount of stress from trying to meet so many demands

  • September 1, 2005 September 1, 2005
  • 10:35

Advisors should be aware of the religious beliefs of their clients; such views can offer insight into their financial goals

  • August 3, 2005 August 3, 2005
  • 13:36

Lifestyle communities for active retirees offer social and recreational activities, but they’re not for everyone

  • June 29, 2005 June 29, 2005
  • 10:19

Bulls, Bears and Pigs is sometimes pat and predictable, but the author’s characters offer some nice insights into helping clients

  • May 31, 2005 May 31, 2005
  • 13:24

Estimated 3,300 seniors die from drug reactions every year; advisors can help ensure older clients take medications safely

  • May 30, 2005 May 30, 2005
  • 09:34