Elder Law

What Happens to Elderly Patients already in Ontario Hospitals during the COVID-19 crisis?

By Christine Morano / March 20, 2020 / Comments Off

The number of COVID-19 cases in Ontario is expected to grow exponentially in the coming days/weeks and hospitals across the Province are rushing to prepare for a huge influx of patients so what happens to the elderly who are already patients in Ontario hospitals? It has been widely documented that COVID-19 is more likely to…

Elder Law: what is it and why is it so important?

By Christine Morano / February 26, 2020 / Comments Off

When I tell people that I am an Elder Law lawyer they often ask: “what is Elder Law”? So, I tell them that Elder Law is an area of law that focuses on legal issues facing older adults. In my practice, I represent clients living in retirement homes, long-term care homes and in the community.…