July 2009 Archive Posts

Home security scam goes door-to-door

July 16, 2009

Better Business Bureau is advising consumers to beware of high-pressure home security system sellers. “Consumers ...

Home Adaptations for Senior’s Independence

July 16, 2009

Approximately four years ago, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) established the Home Application for ...

Robocalls selling dubious debt assistance plague Canadian Consumers

July 16, 2009

Consumers across Canada are sounding off to Better Business Bureau about incessant automated telemarketing calls ...

Red Tape : Ontario Update

July 16, 2009

The public health system in Ontario, as in most provinces, reimburses residents who must seek medical services outside ...

The Patients Doctors Don’t Know

July 16, 2009

As they do every July, hospitals across America are welcoming new interns, fresh from medical school graduation. Given ...

Critic frustrated by slow pace of pension reform

July 12, 2009

OTTAWA — Susan Eng says she is one in a growing wave of frustrated Canadians wondering why the federal ...

Tax breaks key to Canadian retirement plans: poll

July 11, 2009

Almost half of Canadians think the best way the government can support aging people planning for their retirement is to ...

Free Senior Caregiver Bootcamp, July 9th

July 6, 2009

Okay, so you're caring for a senior parent or partner, or will be in the future...now what? CAREGIVER BOOT CAMP ...

CARP calls for relief for retirees and better protection of pensions

July 3, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2009 CARP calls for relief for retirees and better protection of pensions Ottawa, ...

Safe Summer Tips for Vacationing with an Older Family Member

July 2, 2009

Summer is here which usually means extreme heat and smog alerts which is a concern to many of us in cities across ...