St Johns Avalon

The following article was published in the St. John’s Telegram on Saturday, July 18, 2009: As the Chair of the St. John’s-Avalon Chapter of CARP, an organization dedicated to advancing the interests of aging Canadians, I wonder why our federal Conservative government has been so slow to address the alarming gaps in pension and retirement security that the economic recession … Read more

A Report to the Board of Directors St. John’s-Avalon Chapter of CARP The Atlantic Seniors Housing Research Alliance (ASHRA) was formed through funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. The purpose of the project was to answer two primary questions: (1) What will the housing needs of aging Atlantic Canadians be over the next twenty years? … Read more

Long Term Care Inquiry Recently, I received the following inquiry: Mr. Williams: I am a CARP member living in Nova Scotia. I am writing on behalf of my mother who lives in St. John’s and is a CARP member for many years. Mom’s health is declining and it is possible that she will need to go into a nursing home … Read more

Pre-Budget Submission to the Minister of Finance Province of Newfoundland and Labrador Dr. Edgar Williams Chair CARP St. John’s-Avalon Chapter January 28, 2009 Part 1 Who we are: CARP is a national, non-partisan, non-profit organization which is committed to advocating for a better quality of life for Canadians as we age and for social change that will bring financial security, … Read more

Where You Live is Important to the Estate Planning of a Tax Free Savings Account. There is a lot of interest in the new Tax Free Savings Accounts (TFSA). Basically, it is very similar to having a Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) because investment income and capital gains are tax free. However, you do not get a tax deduction for the … Read more

The Annual General Meeting of CARP St. John’s-Avalon Chapter was held on November 20, 2008. Alison Day, Coordinator of Outreach Services, Canadian Hard of Hearing Association NL was the guest speaker. Her topic was “Understanding Hearing Loss” with a focus on aging and a review of various assistive devices now available. Those attending indicated much satisfaction with this presentation. The … Read more

CARP is a national, non-partisan, non-profit organization committed to advocating for a New Vision of Aging for Canada, promoting social change that will bring financial security, equitable access to health care and freedom from discrimination. CARP seeks to ensure that the marketplace serves the needs and expectations of Canadians as they age and provides value-added benefits, products and services to … Read more

The annual Senior’s Party in Bowring Park will be held on Thursday July 17, 1-4 PM. If the weather is inclement, the event will be held at St. Theresa’s Parish Hall, Mundy Pond Road. There will be a variety of local entertainment and refreshments. All seniors are invited to attend this popular summer outing. CARP Avalon Chapter will provided assistance … Read more

World’s Healthiest Countries Forbes.com 1. Iceland Icelanders enjoy one of the world’s highest healthy life expectancies (72 for men and 74 for women), giving them plenty of time with the country’s mountains, glaciers, volcanoes, waterfalls and coastal lands. The country is also one of the world’s least polluted. Ensuring Iceland’s top position is the country’s TB prevalence (2.2 per 100,000 … Read more

Poverty Among Seniors CARP’S POSITION PAPER Submitted by Edgar Williams, Chair, CARP Avalon Chapter National Seniors Council Roundtable St. John’s, February 20, 2008 What do we mean by Poverty? According to Statistics Canada “measures of ‘low income’ are intended to identify individuals and families who are substantially worse off than others in the population.” (1) But the “low-income cut off” … Read more