Seniors Housing

• Seniors in rural B.C. have poorer access to health care, housing: report

  The report says people ages 65 or above who live in rural areas have poorer access to health care, lower average incomes and fewer options for affordable housing.

  Health

  Feb 18
  
• New 20-unit senior’s housing project gets underway in Lumby, B.C.

  Senior citizens in Lumby, B.C., can look forward to a new housing opportunity as construction begins on a 20-unit building that will include amenities as well as apartments.

  Canada

  Jan 29
  
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• B.C. seniors falling between the cracks as housing costs rise, incomes fall short

  An increasing number of B.C. seniors are in precarious housing situations, and advocates are calling for immediate action from the provincial and federal government.

  Canada

  Nov 22, 2023
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• Housing crisis bears down on some of Calgary’s most vulnerable

  Seniors on a fixed income will see their rent will rise from $1,000/month to $1,360/month, plus a new $195 mandatory fee for amenities like meal services.

  Economy

  Oct 25, 2023
• Ground breaks for new Métis seniors housing project in Lac Ste. Anne, Alta.

  The 12 housing units in Lac Ste. Anne will be available for Métis seniors to move in by next year.

  Canada

  Apr 30, 2023
• Manitoba announces new seniors’ housing funding

  New provincial funding is aimed at keeping Manitoba seniors in their homes and communities as they age.

  Politics

  Apr 13, 2023
• Lions Place residents speak out about potential privatization of home

  Residents at Lions Place on Portage Avenue say a potential sale of the building could result in residents losing not only their homes, but their way of life.

  Canada

  Sep 27, 2022
• Concern over meals at Downtown Eastside veterans’ home after kitchen moves offsite

  There are concerns about how some DTES seniors home residents will get meals, after a cafeteria that served them moved out of their building. Officials say a fix is in the works.

  Canada

  Aug 30, 2022
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• Affordable seniors housing complex opens in Lethbridge

  Sixty-four more mixed-income units in south Lethbridge are now available to senior citizens over the age of 65.

  Politics

  Aug 15, 2022
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• COVID-19 outbreaks hit long-term care facilities in Calgary as 4th dose campaign underway

  As of April 12, everyone 70 and older in Alberta, and all seniors in congregate care can book an appointment to receive their fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

  Canada

  Apr 26, 2022