Seniors Health Care

• 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
  
• Vancouver Island health authority staff move into 2 seniors’ homes over care concerns

  Island Health staff have temporarily moved in to support existing staff at Selkirk Place in Victoria and Nanaimo Seniors Village.

  Health

  Oct 12, 2019
  
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• Pubs, daycares, theatres needed in senior care homes: Care providers

  A group of healthcare leaders says more needs to be done for B.C. seniors living in care homes.

  Health

  Sep 14, 2018
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• Canadians can expect a tax hike as senior population grows: report

  As the country's population ages, Canadians can expect taxes to increase as budgets for health care, education and child benefits are squeezed.

  Canada

  Nov 21, 2017
• Caregiver distress on the rise: seniors’ advocate

  A growing number of caregivers in British Columbia are feeling distressed, a problem the seniors' advocate says could be costly for the health care system.

  Health

  Aug 30, 2017
• Nova Scotia elderly care advocates want government to address ‘neglect’ in nursing homes

  A rally in Halifax was held Tuesday to draw attention to the "neglect" some say is happening in Nova Scotia nursing homes.

  Health

  May 16, 2017
• Don’t leave last wishes up for debate: senior’s health advocate

  An Edmonton registered nurse and the owner of a community care centre says conversations about the kind of health care and treatment loved ones want in their final days shouldn't be left until the last minute.

  Health

  Apr 25, 2017
• 15 New Brunswick nursing homes join program to cut seniors’ antipsychotic drug use

  The project helped to determine that 55 residents at York Care Centre in Fredericton were unnecessarily taking the drugs.

  Health

  May 17, 2016