Seniors
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Calgary woman feeling stuck as Home Services for Seniors eligibility runs outThe eligibility changes for Alberta's Special Needs Assistance for Seniors program has left some folks without a helpful service that provides housekeeping and yardwork.HealthAug 12
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Elevator outage leaves some Brockville residents stranded for nearly 3 monthsResidents of the three-storey building say the elevator is their only practical means of accessing the outside. Many rely on walkers or have other mobility challenges.HealthJul 30
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Experimental treatment could ease ‘misunderstood’ dementia symptomExperimental research at a Toronto Baycrest hospital is exploring whether a decades-old drug can help treat a little-known symptom of advanced dementia called paratonia.CanadaJun 8
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100-year-old walking 5k during Ottawa Race Weekend to raise funds for seniorsA 100-year-old Ottawa man is set to become the first centenarian to walk a 5K at Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend, raising funds for seniors and dementia care groups.CanadaApr 25
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Seniors faced with eviction by Regina Housing Authority'I will be devastated, I will never be the same if I have to leave here ... I just won't,' says Deborah Stumph, one of the few seniors faced with a notice of eviction.PoliticsApr 20
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‘Just a good vibe’: Nova Scotia seniors form band to share their love of musicA group of seniors at the Parkland at the Lakes community in Dartmouth, N.S., have formed a band, dubbed The Joyful Hearts.FeaturesMar 27
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New Brunswick unveils senior care plan but critic says it lacks urgency during a crisisNew Brunswick is promising to spend almost a billion dollars in this year's budget on senior care but some argue it still falls short of the urgency needed in a growing crisis.HealthMar 26
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Virtual reality helping Peterborough seniors connect, experience the worldSome Peterborough seniors have explored Thailand and the Great Barrier Reef, all from inside their long-term care home as part of a virtual reality program.HealthJan 21
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Fredericton researcher hopes to combat loneliness among seniors one phone call at a timeA Statistics Canada report shows mood disorders among seniors are on the rise, and advocates say loneliness is playing a role.CanadaJan 7
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‘You got it?’: Winnipeg care home residents open life advice hotlineThe project was spearheaded by Misericordia Place's artist-in-residence program, which offers art and creative workshops to residents.FeaturesSep 3, 2025
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