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Editor’s Note: This column marks the fourth installment of the Middle-Aged Guide to Growing up series. You can also read the inaugural column – “Coming of Age”, the second: “What’s Up, Doc?”, or the third: "Working Stiff"... read more »
Editor's Note: The following is a press release from the New Brunswick Department of Health explaining that the provincial Office of the Ombudsman will be given powers and a budgetary increase so that they may investigate the Long Term... read more »
KEY FINDINGS
May 17, 2013: For the first time since CARP began polling its members (in October, 2008), the Liberals lead the Conservatives in voter preference, while the NDP has sunk to far third place. This is significant, in that it... read more »
The Ontario Government announced in April that it will make changes to the way rehabilitation services are provided in the community setting and in long-term care residence. The changes, beginning August 1, 2014, promise more... read more »
CARP has been pushing for a set of amendments to the Fire Code that would see older retirement homes mandated to install sprinkler systems and beef up their fire safety measures. In a press release issued May 10th, 2013 – the... read more »
May 9th, 2013: A new wearable walking device is letting stroke victims regain their mobility. It's called Kickstart and three early adopters used it to walk across the Golden Gate Bridge today. Click here to watch the video story.... read more »
Click here to download the radio clip about the Vita Needle Company and their stellar employment practices
At in Needham, Mass., nearly half of the employees are senior citizens, and they are helping to keep the company... read more »
May 17, 2013: PEI will soon provide catastrophic drug coverage, Premier Robert Ghiz announced last week. The new Catastrophic Drug Program will provide support to any individual whose prescription drug costs are affecting their... read more »
Dear CARP members,
One of the things I have heard often in my many discussions with Canadians from all over the country is their difficulty, and even confusion, understanding and accessing the information they need about government... read more »
In January and February, Minister of State for Seniors Alice Wong conducted consultations to get feedback on the Federal "Information for Seniors". She and her staff discovered that one of the most frequently raised issues is that people... read more »
Calgary cuts came Monday without warning
Half of Calgary’s palliative home care nurses learned Monday they were being laid off and that the level of care offered to clients in the end stages of life would be significantly... read more »
