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Elder abuse is still top of mind
CARP has been fighting for the end of elder abuse for many years. Despite significant progress, including greater public awareness of the issue, support for caregivers, and legislative changes to the criminal code, elder abuse is still too common an occurrence. Elder abuse is defined by the World Health Organization as “a single or repeated act, or lack of … Read more
The CARP family mourns the passing of founder, Lillian Morgenthau, on June 13, 2013; grateful for her pioneering accomplishments
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 14, 2013 Toronto, ON: CARP members will remember Lillian Morgenthau as the person who gave Canadian seniors a strong voice in public discourse. Lillian, and her beloved husband Murray, started CARP at their kitchen table 29 years ago. Over the past three decades, Lillian has shepherded the organization through extraordinary change; … Read more
Provincial Responses to CARP’s December 2012 Open Letter on Pension Reform
In advance of the December 2012 meeting of Finance Ministers, CARP wrote an open letter calling for action on the 2010 promise to improve retirement security for all Canadians. CARP’s letter to ministers urged action on CPP enhancement, PRPP modification, and for a supplementary Universal Pension Plan. CARP received formal responses from several provinces, including New Brunswick, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and … Read more
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Breaking News! Quebec considering LTC policy proposal precisely mirroring CARP ask
Editor’s Note: In the coming years, a greater number of Canadians will need institutional and home-based LTC, further frustrating individuals in need and testing the limits of the system. Health spending continues to grow as revenues decreases, begging the question is there a better way to fund and provide essential services such as LTC. As it stands current LTC schemes … Read more
Are prescription drugs overpriced in Alberta?
Want to buy a $100 coffee? Sounds absurd, doesn’t it? However, it’s equally absurd that this is how much more Albertans pay for some generic drugs than people in other countries. Take, for instance, 20mg of the cholesterol-lowering drug simvastatin. Albertans pay 90 cents for each tablet. In New Zealand, the government drug plan buys the same drug for 1.8 cents, … Read more
Ask a Doctor: You are not allowed to be negative
I just came back from attending the Canadian Pain Society’s annual conference in Winnipeg. I actually go every year to present some of my research work, hear about the research work of other colleagues and acquire new knowledge. Such conferences also provide me with an opportunity to meet with colleagues around the country and to network. The night before the … Read more
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The Straight Goods on Ontario Changes to Physio and Excercise/Fall Prevention Programs
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 one-on-one physiotherapy, group exercise classes and falls prevention services in long-term care homes and in communities across Ontario. Since the announcement, CARP has been receiving … Read more
CARP for the Win: Older Ontario Retirement Homes are Finally Fire-Safe (Dossier Review and Conclusion)
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 Ministry of Safety and Correctional Services announced that timelines for implementation. Currently, the fire code requires only requires nursing … Read more
