Police in Vancouver, West Vancouver issue new distraction theft warnings
Thieves across Metro Vancouver are using slight of hand to steal valuable items from vulnerable victims, and police are sending a warning to seniors. Continue reading
Seniors
Manitoba Liberals promise to build more housing, fund programs for seniors
Manitoba’s Liberals say they would create 1,200 additional housing units for seniors if the party were to win the Sept. 10 election. Continue reading
Saskatoon seniors go back to summer camp
By Nicole Stillger Reporter
Preston Park II Retirement home residents got the chance to participate in a wide variety of activities like archery, cooking, dance and art classes. Continue reading
Manitoba New Democrats promise more care-home beds for seniors if elected
Kinew made the announcement in front of Winnipeg’s Transcona-area Park Manor, which he says would get an 80-bed expansion at a cost of $21.3 million. Continue reading
‘I am trapped,’ Kelowna senior says of temporary elevator shutdown
By Klaudia Van Emmerik Anchor/Reporter
Starting on Monday, the building’s elevator will be shut down for three days, meaning MacKenzie won’t be able to leave her home. Continue reading
Many Canadians caring for aging parents and young children: poll
According to a new Angus Reid poll, more than a quarter of Canadians aged 30 or older say they’re caregivers for aging parents or in-laws. Continue reading
Investigation determines major Charlottetown apartment fire began in garden mulch
Winston Bryan says Wednesday’s pre-dawn fire originated in the mulch at the back left corner of the building. Continue reading
Federal government announces funding for seniors’ affordable housing project in London
Canada’s Minister of Seniors Filomena Tassi was in London on Monday to announce the funding for Residenza Ortona, an affordable housing project for seniors and veterans. Continue reading
Diet, exercise and other lifestyle factors may offset genetic risk for Alzheimer’s: study
People with high genetic risk and poor health habits were about three times more likely to develop dementia versus those with low genetic risk and good habits, researchers reported Sunday. Continue reading
Gilles Duceppe’s family seeks $1.1M from seniors’ residence over mother’s death
Hélène Rowley Hotte Duceppe died of hypothermia on Jan. 20, 2019. Continue reading