Seniors
West Island group holds free info session for seniors
A free information fair was held at the borough’s cultural centre and was put on by the West Island Senior Advocacy and is part of the Seniors Liaisons Continue reading
Edmonton seniors host unique fundraiser to support much-needed social programs
Edmonton seniors host a special fundraiser supporting programs at a downtown senior center. Continue reading
Saskatoon park bench aims to connect young people and seniors
A new park bench in Saskatoon is focused on bridging the gap between seniors and youth in the community. Continue reading
Details for $75 million in federal funding for N.B. seniors program announced
The Red Cross says it hopes to double the number of seniors it supports through a new program by the end of the year. Continue reading
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‘I call them angels’: Oshawa man thanks staff caring for his wife of 50 years
For the past year, Lina Boisvert has been under the care of the staff at Port Perry Place. Continue reading
Workers rally against layoffs at two Coquitlam seniors care homes
Dozens of workers and members of the Hospital Employees Union (HEU) turned out to a rally in Coquitlam on Sunday, protesting against major layoffs at two of the city’s seniors care homes. Continue reading
Two Londoners charged after woman poses as PSW, steals money from seniors
A woman posing as a support worker gained access to two seniors’ apartments and used their credit cards to withdraw money, police said. Continue reading
Ministry of Health investigation shows Caressant Care failed to report medication errors
Reports from Ministry of Health investigation showed Caressant Care did not follow two of the ministry’s compliance orders. Continue reading
New Brunswick therapy rabbit ‘Honey Bunny’ spreads joy and unlocks memories
By Shelley Steeves Senior Correspondent
Staff take her out of her cage several times a week to visit with the seniors. Most of their time is spent snuggling the bunny. Continue reading
Federal government to spend $75 million studying seniors’ quality of life
The federal health minister has announced a $75 million pilot project in the province that she says will help develop national solutions to improve seniors’ quality of life. Continue reading
