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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
PEI Introduces Catastrophic Drug Coverage
May 17, 2013: PEI will soon provide catastrophic drug coverage, Premier Robert Ghiz announced last week. The new Catastrophic Drug Program will provide support to any individual whose prescription drug costs are affecting their household’s ability to maintain life essentials. “The goal of the program is to protect any individual or family whose drug costs are consuming an unreasonable share … Read more
Alice Wong’s Letter to CARP Members about New Government Services for Seniors Web Tool
Dear CARP members, One of the things I have heard often in my many discussions with Canadians from all over the country is their difficulty, and even confusion, understanding and accessing the information they need about government programs and services. The truth is, it is complex; with different levels of government responsible for different programs, not to mention the important … Read more
CARP Analysis of Ontario Budget 2013
May 3rd, 2013: The Ontario government released the 2013 provincial budget yesterday and CARP staff was at the frontlines to see how it addresses the concerns of older Ontarians. CARP members will welcome Ontario’s recommitment to working with Provinces and the Federal Government to enact a modest enhancement of the CPP, new investment in home care, and a reduction in … Read more
Election Budget needs bold political leadership – starting with a new vision for aging in Ontario.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 29, 2013 Toronto, ON: CARP members will be watching to see whether the 2013 Ontario Budget will address their priority concerns – retirement security, seniors’ poverty, equitable access to affordable drugs and ending discriminatory auto insurance rates. CARP staff will be in the Budget Lockup in Toronto on May 2nd to see first … Read more
Ottawa ZoomerShow
Free for CARP Members
May 4 & 5
Attention CARP Members: Join us at Canada’s Largest Consumer and Lifestyle Expo, Saturday and Sunday, May 4th and 5th, 2013, for men and women, 45+. CARP Members get in free. Click here to print your free ticket, or just bring your membership card to the door! Health, Money, Travel, Lifestyle, Entertainment… you’ll find it all at the ZoomerShow! WHAT: Hundreds … Read more
Canada’s seniors face high rates of hospitalizations from adverse drug reactions
TORONTO – One out of every 200 seniors across Canada is hospitalized because of bad reactions to the medication they’re taking, according to a new report that suggests these side effects are linked to challenges in determining the proper dosage. About 27,000 people 65 years and older were sent to hospital because of the adverse drug reactions to the medications … Read more
NDP will support a GIS Increase and a Reversal of the OAS Age Eligibility Increase
April 14th, 2013: The NDP just wrapped up its National Convention in Montreal held at the majestic Palais du Congres. In his Leader’s speech, Thomas Mulcair made references to universal quality public healthcare, poverty among seniors and to the OAS changes, saying: “Mr. Harper, you had no problem making that annoucement in Davos, Switzerland, in a room filled with billionaires. Why … Read more
Deb Matthew’s Letter to CARP: Ontario’s Policy Changes will Double number Seniors’ Access to Physio and Classes
Dear CARP Members, Our government is working hard to help our seniors stay healthy and independent for as long as possible. And I know how important physiotherapy is when you’ve had a setback, like an injury, surgery or a stroke, when you’re trying to get back on your feet again. That’s why I was happy to announce improvements this week … Read more
