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N.S. man ‘in disbelief’ after doctor says he is too old for liver transplant

May 3, 2013

Lauchie Walker’s gut is swelled up like a blimp. He is not in any immediate pain, but then pain, at this point, is ...

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Breaking in Nova Scotia: Amendments to Protect Vulnerable Seniors from Financial Abuse

May 3, 2013

May 2nd, 2013: Vulnerable seniors and their families will have greater protection from financial abuse in Nova Scotia ...

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Help falls far short for ‘living widows’ of dementia patients

May 3, 2013

Help falls far short for living widows of dementia patient OTTAWA — They are prisoners of love who work 24 hours a ...

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Tea, cake and mortality? 'Death cafes' popping up in Canadian cities

May 3, 2013

In cities across the country, Canadians are getting together in small, intimate groups to relax, enjoy refreshments … ...

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Ask a Doctor: What the experts say about treating pain in older people

May 3, 2013

A few weeks ago I came across an article published in Age Ageing (2013;42(2):151-153), that I thought I would share ...

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CARP wishlist for provincial budget

May 2, 2013

Before the provincial budget has been tabled, the organization CARP has released a wish list of issues they’d like to ...

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Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors in Support of the Brampton CARP Chapter Launch Gala

May 2, 2013

When: Tuesday, May 7th, 2013 Where: Brampton Soccer Centre (Dixie Rd. and Sandalwood Pkwy.) Click for map Time: ...

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CARP members welcome increased funding and wait times benchmarking for home care services but Ontario budget fails to set bold vision for aging in Ontario.

May 2, 2013

      FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2, 2013   Toronto, ON: CARP members welcome the ...

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The Middle-Aged Guide to Growing Up: Working Stiff

May 2, 2013

Editor’s Note: You might be familiar with this contributor’s work if you were a fan of  the Caregiver’s Diary ...

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WEEK 1 Homework

May 1, 2013

Homework Week 1: Power Walking and Learn to Run:  L2R Week 1 ...