July 2010 Archive Posts

Scientists Criticize Study on Genetics of Old Age

July 12, 2010

Originally published in the New York Times July 9th, 2010. To go to the New York Times Website please click here A ...

E-health in Canada – 10 years and still waiting

July 12, 2010

eHealth Ontario may be the most notorious attempt at digitizing health records, but it certainly is not the only one. ...

Federal policy changes in the works for seniors are no coincidence

July 12, 2010

Originally published by the Canadian Press on July 11th 2010 and was subsequently published in several newspapers ...

An Update on the Retirement Homes Act

July 12, 2010

The Retirement Homes Act, the first bill to regulate the retirement homes industry in Ontario, received royal assent ...

CP asks for 13-year extension on pension plans

July 12, 2010

Originally published in The Toronto Sun on July 9th, 2010. To go to the Toronto Sun Website please click here OTTAWA ...

“Compromise” Generic Drug Plan Means British Columbians Pay More than Ontarians

July 12, 2010

CARP is calling for national access to well-priced generic drugs after the province of British Columbia announced ...

Living to 100 – Scientists discover 150 ‘Longevity Genes’

July 12, 2010

Determining your likelihood of living to 100 or beyond may soon be as simple as conducting a DNA test. American ...

BLOCKING PAIN, Part IV: Putting the mind “to sleep”

July 12, 2010

We will once again be fielding question for Dr. Mailis Gagon who is the Director of the Comprehensive Pain Program and ...

"Compromise" Generic Drug Plan Means British Columbians Pay More than Ontarians

July 12, 2010

CARP is calling for national access to well-priced generic drugs after the province of British Columbia announced less ...

Living to 100 – Scientists discover 150 'Longevity Genes'

July 12, 2010

Determining your likelihood of living to 100 or beyond may soon be as simple as conducting a DNA test. American ...