In The News Posts

Boomers and seniors staying in the workplace longer

June 11, 2007

Our readers interested in working longer…30 per cent say they plan to work past 65. CARP Action Online readers ...

The employability of older workers

June 11, 2007

A choice about when to retire based on ability— not age – is a human right. If we as a society honoured ...

Seniors’ mental health

June 11, 2007

CARP welcomes the creation of the Commission on Mental Health under the leadership of former Senator Michael Kirby ...

The new old age

June 11, 2007

Are older workers a drain on the economy and society? Far from it, says a new study. Far from being a burden on ...

Seniors’ mental health

June 11, 2007

CARP welcomes the creation of the Commission on Mental Health under the leadership of former Senator Michael Kirby ...

What ordinary Canadians are doing to get health care

June 8, 2007

This UBC professor of Nursing is scouting the unexplored territory outside of Medicare. What's your story? Some time ...

Start a fitness walking program

June 8, 2007

Prevent disease and premature death with even a modest physical fitness program. The good news: if you exercise, you ...

I eat, therefore I think

June 7, 2007

A healthful diet is good for your head, too. For decades, there has been a steady stream of reports linking ...

Are your health records private?

June 6, 2007

Here's how privacy legislation protects your medical information. Out of all the many records we wish to keep private, ...

The autism epidemic

June 4, 2007

It's likely that you or someone you know is affected by autism. What are its causes – and what can be done about ...