CARP commends federal government for addressing seniors in Throne Speech

Commitments announced to help people age safely at home and to establish national standards for long-term care

CARP pushes PM to focus on home care in recovery plan

The letter drives home the urgent need to help Canada's informal caregivers return to work

CARP writes to Prime Minister urging seniors-first approach to planning

The letter reminds Trudeau that the older vote has the power to shape the political course of our country

BC bolsters flu vaccinations ahead of second COVID-19 wave

The Government of BC is making an investment of $1.6 billion to strengthen their preventative health measures this fall

CARP Member blames long-term care for mother’s death

Doreen Jensen shared with us the story of her mother’s death in a long-term care home overwhelmed by COVID-19

CARP works with task force to enhance protections for older investors in Ontario

CARP is providing strong recommendations to the Ontario Capital Markets Modernization Taskforce to protect older investors

Why Grandparents Need their own ‘Back to School Plan’

Written by Dr. Iris Gorfinkel—MD, frequent guest of both theZoomer and Fight Back with Libby Znaimer, and longtime friend of CARP.

Caring for a senior with COVID-19

Even if we do everything right, there’s always a chance we or someone we know will contract COVID-19

CARP helps seniors vote safely in next elections

CARP is consulting with Elections Canada to ensure our most influential voters can hit the polls safely

What ‘Back to School’ means for grandparents

Grandparents will be facing tough decisions on how to remain safely connected to their grandchildren this fall

Restrictions on long-term care visits can hurt, not help

CARP worries that ongoing isolation could be doing an unchecked amount of harm

CARP’s new head of policy brings unique recipe of success

"I’ve been in the seniors’ advocacy game for a long time, but now I’m stepping into some new and very impressive shoes”

BC Seniors Advocate asks seniors to speak out on long-term care

Feedback is being collected via an online survey, focused on visitation restrictions and the associated negative impacts

Study shows seniors are better at preventing COVID-19 spread

Nearly 1 in 5 are actively ignoring the rules meant to prevent transmission of the virus

New study backs CARP’s call for better home care

The study confirms the stance of CARP Members: seniors want to stay safe at home as they age