Click here to read ‘Long-term care complaints soar in London region‘ by Jane Sims – The London Free Press, December 2, 2015 “That’s (violent dementia) a phenomenon that the long-term sector knows about, but they haven’t had adequate responses, neither in resources nor in the training In a province where seniors already outnumber kids, it’s […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 2, 2015 Toronto, ON: Homecare services in Ontario are failing to deliver on years of promises by the government and are failing patients in need, despite budgetary increases in recent years. The release of the AG report today validates the frustrations on the ground of older Ontarians and their […]
In this issue we’ve discussed home care, preventable injuries/accidents and the toll they can take on older Canadians as well explored some of ways in which ageing at home can be facilitated. The Globe and Mail recently published a very fine piece of investigative journalism on the state of Ontario’s home care system. Over […]
Home and community care has been heralded as a large part of the solution to allow people age at home and bring cost savings to the overall health system, but the current state of home and community care has yet to fully realize it’s acclaimed benefits. Two reports were recently released identifying the major systemic […]
Spring is here! Save the Date – May 2nd, 2015 “Live to 100” annual CARP North Bay & District conference, held at Clarion Resort Pinewood Park. Tickets are $25 for CARP members and $40 for non-members. To reserve your spot, or for more information, please email us at [email protected]. Message from our Chapter Chair As you […]
Information posted March 6, 2015 Designed for family caregivers, this free eight week series will teach you how to care for a relative with dementia including Alzheimer disease, what to expect as the disease progresses, and which community resources are available to you. Sessions are led by experts and will be held Tuesday evenings, beginning April 14, at the Village of […]
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An Orillia couple found guilty of not providing proper care for an elderly woman will spend a year in jail. Diana and James Davy were found guilty in October 2014 on two counts of failing to provide the necessities of life for Diane’s mother – 76-year-old Viola Simonds. On Friday, the judge sentenced the Davy’s […]
Informal caregivers are increasingly serving an integral role within Canada’s healthcare system by providing care to family members and friends with chronic conditions, disabilities and other health needs, enabling them to recover from illness and age at home. There are over 8 million informal caregivers in Canada who are unpaid and are providing critical support […]
The CARP Ottawa Board for 2014 -2015 (as of Oct 2014) Janet Gray, Chairperson Janet Gray is a Money Coach/Financial Planner with Money Coaches Canada and has been the Chair of the Ottawa Chapter of CARP since its start in January 2009. She enjoys learning about aging and also interacting with boomers and seniors in Ottawa. […]