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July 9th – Seminars on Problem Gambling & Caretrak Program

July 5, 2015

Two important Information Seminars on Problem Gambling and the Caretrack Program will be presented by the BC Government ...

Carol In Your Corner: Protecting yourself from financial abuse

July 2, 2015

Financial abuse of anyone – particularly seniors – can be blatant, but more likely incremental and insidious, but ...

Haliburton Chapter: Reporting elder abuse crucial

June 25, 2015

Click here to read "Reporting elder abuse crucial" by Elizabeth Bate - The Echo Haliburton County, June 23, 2015 Bob ...

Action needed to stop elder abuse: Advocates

June 15, 2015

Click here to read "Action needed to stop elder abuse: Advocates" by Antonella Artuso - Toronto Sun, June 15, ...

Carol In Your Corner: Scammers Never Rest

May 23, 2015

It must be hard work being a scammer, although business might be slightly affected during March Anti-Scam month, they ...

The CARP Poll: CARP Fraud Poll Report

March 25, 2015

Key Findings   March 24, 2015: Incidence of members experiencing fraud, either themselves or someone they know, has ...

March is Fraud Prevention Month: Read this brief on fraud prevention

March 12, 2015

As Carol Libman said in her column on fraud prevention, March is fraud prevention month but it should really be a ...

CARP Elder Abuse Poll Report

February 11, 2015

Key Findings   February 10, 2015: One third of members know someone who has suffered elder abuse, and this is most ...

Orillia Couple Sentenced in Horrifying Elder Abuse Case

January 28, 2015

An Orillia couple found guilty of not providing proper care for an elderly woman will spend a year in jail. Diana ...

Financial Literacy Workshops

December 11, 2014

CARP recognizes that financial literacy is an essential tool in preparing individuals for transitions and surprises ...