Seniors

• Family raises concerns about Lethbridge assisted living home

  One family is making accusations about what they say is a lack of care and security provided at a Lethbridge senior supportive living home. Sarah Jones has the details.

  Canada

  Apr 22
  
• Dentists hesitant to sign up for federal dental plan; seniors advised to look at all options

  The Alberta Dental Association said dentists need further clarity on the new Canadian Dental Care Plan before they sign up to treat patients.

  Canada

  Apr 14
  
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• City of Kelowna commits to keeping beach-front activity centre open

  Rumours of closure have swirled around the Okanagan Mission Activity Centre in Kelowna, B.C. But the city says it will remain open and will be funded for the "foreseeable future."

  Canada

  Apr 13
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• Scammers already targeting new benefit for low-income B.C. seniors

  BC Housing is warning of scammers targeting recipients of a support scheme for elderly low-income renters, just one day after it was announced.

  Politics

  Apr 11
• Head of Manitoba Dental Association raises concerns about federal dental care plan

  The president of the Manitoba Dental Association believes the Canadian Dental Care Plan is great in theory, but that its design is flawed.

  Health

  Apr 5
• Little Brothers of Montreal hosts Easter brunch to help seniors combat loneliness

  Little Brothers of Montreal, a community organization that provides services for seniors, hosted an Easter brunch for their clients as a way to help the elders beat isolation.

  Canada

  Mar 31
• ‘My life is at stake’: B.C. senior forced to choose between housing or medication

  The now-72-year-old ended up living in her car for a year and since last May she's been living in the Travelodge in North Vancouver.

  Health

  Mar 28
• Manitoba government promises new seniors advocate as bills stall in legislature

  The Manitoba government plans to establish an advocate office for seniors to examine health care, social services and other programs that affect older generations.

  Politics

  Mar 19
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• 81-year-old rookie powerlifter breaking records, inspiring community

  Ron Brunner, 81, from Winnipeg broke records for his performance in his first-ever weightlifting competition this weekend.

  Canada

  Mar 17
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• Forewarned is forearmed: VPD workshops aim to empower seniors against scammers

  Vancouver police are holding a series of workshops in the city aimed at arming seniors with the tools they need to ward off scammers.

  Crime

  Feb 28