advocacy
Video on Older Drivers – Perception versus Reality
Headline: Video on Older Drivers – Perception versus Reality Watch this short video: This is a 3-minute update on some innovative research to enhance the safety of older drivers. It aims to identify those drivers that are unsafe to drive, rather than to categorize all older drivers as unsafe to drive. There are many negative perceptions about older drivers – … Read more
Paper Bill Surcharges Advocacy Update
November 16, 2012 –CARP received many calls of concern from our members about new fees for paper bills and statements from a variety of service providers. Internet, phone, and/or utility service providers and some banks have recently started to charge their customers $2.00 per mailed paper bill or statement in an attempt to encourage customers to switch to online billing. … Read more
JOIN CARP WINNIPEG WEST CHAPTER 47 NOW AND HELP YOURSELF, YOUR FAMILY, YOUR COMMUNITY
Our Chapter is comprised of CARP members who volunteer our time, talent and sense of community spirit to advance CARP’s mission and keep area members informed of CARP’s Advocacy, Benefits and Community activities. Through our volunteer Board and Committees, our Chapter also provides opportunities for members to get involved in the social issues that affect Canadians as we age and … Read more
CARP Winnipeg West hosts Information Evening In November
CARP Winnipeg West Chapter 47 will have an information evening on Thursday, November 1st, 2012 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at ANAVETS #283 (3584 Portage Avenue). A guest speaker will present the topic “Elder Abuse”, how to identify it and report it. Our chairperson, Gerry Otto, will also report on his trip to Toronto to attend the CARP Annual General Meeting. … Read more
Seniors in need, caregivers in distress: What are the home care priorities for seniors in Canada?
April 20, 2012 – The Health Council of Canada (HCC) released a study on homecare in Canada entitled, Seniors in need, caregivers in distress: What are the home care priorities for seniors in Canada? The report supports CARP’s advocacy on the importance and cost-effectiveness of homecare and caregiver support as part of an integrated system of continuing care helping seniors … Read more
Welcome to the St. John`s-Avalon Chapter #1
The St. John’s-Avalon Chapter of CARP has been in existence for almost two decades. It is composed of CARP members who volunteer their time, talents and sense of community to advance the mission of CARP and to keep members informed of the Advocacy, Benefits and Community activities of CARP. Consistent with the objectives of CARP as a national organization, the … Read more
Back to Opioids. The dual tragedy continues. PART II
In Part I of this two part series, I discussed over-prescription and overuse of opioids in Ontario and other provinces. Now, I am going to discuss the other side of the problem. Under-prescribing or refusal to prescribe these powerful drugs, even when they are needed and can help a patient, is also a daily reality. Unfortunately, this part of the … Read more
Committees for Vancouver Central Chapter #45
Committees for Vancouver Central Chapter #45 To date we have had a terrific response with several members coming forward as committee volunteers. As we grow we will continue to welcome members that are interested in participating in our action committees. Committees as discussed in our October 1st, 2011 meeting are outlined below: Membership Committee: Focused on developing plans, along with … Read more
CARP Advocacy Poll Report
November 18, 2011 KEY FINDINGS CARP members overwhelmingly support the organization’s advocacy on a national securities regulator with enforcement powers, as well as creating a national home care health transfer. They say they are willing to take positive political action to support these issues (which may be taken as a proxy for joining the organization in the first place). … Read more
Vancouver Westside Chapter #45 Invited – Hear Susan Eng Speak in North Vancouver
Susan Eng speaks at North Shore Vancouver Chapter AGM – Nov 21 @2:30 Monday, November 21, 2:30pm 2011 Delbrook Recreation Centre – Oak Room CARP’s Vice President of Advocacy, Susan Eng, is a fiery (powerful/passionate) speaker who will be our special guest in from Toronto. Susan Eng will update the status of CARP’s primary positions on pension reform, access to … Read more
