I am proud of our CARP national recognition of Pride Month. See here: https://www.carp.ca/2020/07/02/pride-for-all-how-to-be-an-effective-ally/ Pride for all: How to be an effective ‘ally’ While Pride Month may have come to an end, the same can’t be said for LGBTQ2+ seniors’ ongoing struggle for acceptance. You might be wondering what you can do to make a …
We are very pleased to let you know that the recommendations from CARP NS re Diabetes Drugs for seniors have been accepted and initiated by the NS Dept of Health. You will recall I spoke on behalf of the Diabetes Association about this at our Holiday Social. Ron and I have been spending many hours …
Did you know 1 in 6 older adults worldwide have been abused in the past year, and that as many as 2 out of 3 people with dementia suffer abuse? Tonight at 12pm AST on theZoomer, Libby Znaimer gathers a panel of advocates, lawyers and policy makers to examine the various types of elder abuse, …
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Things to Consider When Renovating for Seniors What To Do When You Redo Your Bathroom Remodeling a bathroom for someone who is aging in place is very different than one based on aesthetics or home value. If you or a loved one are remodeling with an eye toward future needs, there are some very important …
Letter to the Editor written by Sandra Bauld, HRM – a valued member of the CARP NS Health Advocacy Committee. GREAT DISCONNECT — “It happens more often than you think,” Mary Jane Hampton stated in the Chronicle Herald Nov. 28 story, “73-year-old woman abandoned by husband at South Shore Regional Hospital.” While this is so …
Across the country, advocates are wary of how effective the system might be 2019-11-02 11:27am. By Victoria Walton A program called Silver Alert Canada, similar to AMBER Alert for missing children, has been suggested as a tool for locating missing elderly people. But across the country, some advocates are wary of how effective the system …
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March 19, 2019 – Ottawa — CARP, Canada’s largest advocacy organization for older adults, is applauding the federal government for investing in the financial security of our seniors in today’s budget. “CARP has been calling for significant changes to safeguard Canadians as we age. The government has listened,” said Laura Tamblyn Watts, CARP’s Chief Public …
April 2019: New mini tool-kit available for consumers to use when advocating for pension protection and improved financial measures for older Canadians. While CARP was supportive of the inclusions of many of its recommendations that were reflected in the 2019 Federal Budget, many advocacy efforts were unaddressed. The government’s failure to protect defined benefit pensioners …
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CARP calls for immediate action for investor protection How much money do I need to retire comfortably? Will I outlive my savings? Can I afford this purchase? These are the kinds of questions that Canadians are asking ourselves all the time as we age. But there’s one question no one should have to ask: Will …
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Time to Implement Universal Pharmacare Wanda Morris Postmedia 02/27/2918 Long before kids did battle on video screens, my generation was facing down opponents through board games. One of the most popular, and cut-throat, was Monopoly. For those not familiar with the joy of Free Parking or the perils of Park Place, here`s a summary: Each …
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