Senior advocate concerned over Alberta long-term care survey results
By Jill Croteau Reporter
On average, the provincial rating is 8.4 out of 10. Continue reading
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Front-line staff at New Brunswick nursing home hold rally but premier is a no-show
By Morganne Campbell Video Journalist
Dozens of front-line staff staged a protest outside Drew Nursing Home on Tuesday, calling for changes in how workers are treated and how facilities are run in the province. Continue reading
Clarington seniors see the world through new ‘Postcard Pals’ program
Glen Hill Strathaven’s residents have received 40 cards from around the world, from Barbados to New Zealand. Continue reading
Doug Ford makes pre-election campaign stop in Peterborough
By Steve Guthrie Videographer
Doug Ford told the audience his party would deal with the issues of health care and soaring hydro rates. Continue reading
Increased resources, support needed for individuals with autism as they age: report
A new report from the Aging and Autism Think Tank says the vast majority of research and programming geared toward autism focuses on children, leaving adults almost entirely out of the conversation. Continue reading
This Kentucky couple got divorced in 1968. They’re now planning to remarry
A half century after getting a divorce, a Kentucky couple plans to get married again. Continue reading
Some low-income Alberta seniors face carbon tax rebate clawback
By Fletcher Kent Reporter
People living in certain seniors’ residences in Alberta will have to fork over 30 per cent of their carbon tax rebate to pay for their building’s higher utility costs. Continue reading
New Brunswick senior sidesteps her way to recovery following stroke
A senior from Sussex, N.B., was able to recover from her stroke after taking up line-dancing. Continue reading
N.S. seniors advocate says creation of 1,000 nursing home beds ‘minimum’ needed
Premier Stephen McNeil is defending his government’s performance and their support of home care, however, advocates say it doesn’t completely address the problem. Continue reading
Growing seniors population expected to create economic imbalance in south Okanagan
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Reporter
The City of Penticton is adapting to a growing shift in demographics as the gap between the number of working-age people and seniors continues to widen. Continue reading
