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Canadian Cancer Society – Volunteers Needed!
All Paws on Deck! Bark For Life Committee Volunteers Needed! Join us as we fight back against cancer with our four-legged loved ones as a Bark For Life Committee member. The Canadian Cancer Society is looking for key leadership volunteers to lead the 2012 Bark For Life event in Toronto. Bark For Life is a fun walk event for dogs … Read more
The Grey Lane
Doc on Senior Drivers: Sunday
CARP’s long-serving Advocacy Consultant, Carol Libman makes a cameo appearance in a new documentary that looks into the increasingly controversial topic of older drivers. We just watched the preview and think it would be of interest to CARP members. It may not cover the age discrimination topic as much as we’d like (New Hampshire seems to have it right), but … Read more
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in Toronto, ON, is Canada’s largest mental health and addiction hospital. CAMH is committed to providing comprehensive, well-coordinated, accessible care for people who have problems with mental illness or addiction. Volunteers provide invaluable contributions through their involvement in Clinical Care, Research and Corporate Volunteer events. Volunteer Opportunities include: Friendly visiting with clients … Read more
Seniors are safe drivers, editorial says
April 02, 2012 Toronto Star by Moira Welsh Senior drivers are getting a bad rap and are much safer on the road than many experts believe, says a commentary published by the Canadian Medical Association Journal. The commentary, released Monday, takes aim at “misleading” statements by other experts. The author, Ezra Hauer, said seniors have more fatal and serious injury … Read more
Volunteer help centres across Canada
Lots of opportunities to volunteer across Canada, are you having a hard time finding opportunities nearby? Volunteer Canada lists “volunteer help centres” across Canada. Click Here Volunteer Canada 353 Dalhousie Street, 3rd Floor Ottawa, ON, K1N 7G1 (613) 231-4371 1-800-670-0401 Fax: (613) 231-6725 info@volunteer.ca www.volunteer.ca
Grey gridlock: Car advances should ease commute for aging workforce
By Misty Harris, Postmedia News March 19, 2012 11:02 AM Be the first to post a comment Click here for original article. Richard Marr remembers his first car. It was a used Austin A40, bought shortly after the war, and it made the teenager a star on his block. “It didn’t go very fast, but it ran really well. And … Read more
AutoShow Features Technology and Safety Advances for Zoomers
CARPool ZNews Videographer Darrin Maharaj looks for some of the latest advances in auto tech for senior drivers.
B.C.’s computerized driving tests ‘unfair’ to seniors
Government needs to do a better job of explaining touch-screen exam to determine cognitive awareness, says solicitor-general Originally published in Victoria Times Colonist. http://www.vancouversun.com/cars/computerized+driving+tests+unfair+seniors/6190879/story.html#ixzz1pDd0gbre VANCOUVER — The government needs to do a better job of explaining a computerized driving test for seniors suspected of cognitive impairment, Solicitor-General Shirley Bond said in an open letter Tuesday. The 45-minute touch-screen exam, called … Read more
Join the fight to protect OAS
CARP Membership starts as low as $14.95. Join your voice with over 300,000 other Canadians who support CARP’s New Vision of Aging. Click here CARP is committed to enhancing the quality of life for all Canadians as we age by: Advocating for social change that will bring financial security, equitable and timely access to health care and freedom from discrimination; … Read more
CARPool is now online
“Automobile Safety, Rights and Reviews for Zoomers.” Advocating and protecting rights for “experienced” drivers. Equity under the law for older drivers. Driving and Safety tips. New Vehicle reviews for Zoomers. Updates on driving research for older adults from Candrive. Discounts on automotive products and services for CARP members.
