Caregivers Posts

Notice of Discussion on Caregiving

January 29, 2010

Susan Eng, CARP VP of Advocacy, took part in a one hour talk radio talk show to discuss caregiving with Susan Reinhard, ...

Caregiving – Why do we only care when it affects our pocketbook?

January 13, 2010

The issue of informal caregiving got a little more profile than usual recently as both the Alzheimers society and the ...

Caregiving – Why do we only care when it affects our pocketbook?

January 13, 2010

The issue of informal caregiving got a little more profile than usual recently as both the Alzheimer’s society ...

CARP Pre-Budget Policy Proposals for Provincial Governments

December 4, 2009

As the holidays approach, some Provinces have just finished their pre-budget consultation process and some have yet to ...

Are you/is your care recipient receiving proper nutrition?

November 20, 2009

We have found these ten warning signs that an older person might be receiving poor nutrition to be a helpful resource. ...

Elder Abuse: Failing to Provide the Necessities of Life if a Crime

November 19, 2009

Article courtesy of ACE. This article was originally published in the Advocacy Centre for the Elderly's Fall 2009 ...

Manitoba’s New Primary Caregiver Tax Credit

October 22, 2009

The Primary Caregiver Tax Credit is an annual, refundable tax credit that can be claimed by a caregiver who is ...

Nova Scotia Announces New Caregiver Allowance

October 22, 2009

The Nova Scotia government has just announced that it will give a allowance to low income caregivers. If both she/he ...

Manitoba’s New Primary Caregiver Tax Credit

October 22, 2009

The Primary Caregiver Tax Credit is an annual, refundable tax credit that can be claimed by a caregiver who is ...

Is Your Personal Safety at Risk? CARP Works to Protect You from Unqualified Gas Technicians and Personal Support Workers

September 28, 2009

In mid-September the Toronto Star uncovered some shocking facts about phony credentials that could be putting your ...