The Canadian Government predicts by 2030 1/4 Canadians will be senior citizens. Thinking about making a career switch into the field? Ontario schools are introducing more courses to care for the estimated 9.5 million elderly adults.
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Soon there will be new affordable housing in Northwestern Ontario, as both the federal and provincial government have agreed to invest over $14 million to create more than 127 affordable housing units through the Affordable Housing (IAH) agreement.
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Peel Region's Butterfly pilot project has proved the need for emotion-focused care models in retirement homes. Read the article below for information on restoring Dementias through music, conversation & laughter.
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Unaware of the Government of Canada to build safe and affordable housing to seniors in Toronto?
Read the article below and let us know what you think in the comments.
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More support is needed for unpaid caregivers in Canada.
What do you think about more than 1/4 Canadians providing unpaid care to family members or friends with chronic illnesses or disabilities?
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Toronto is currently under an extreme cold weather alert and snowfall warning. Let's keep our seniors safe by keeping them warm and protected indoors.
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Quality dental care and routine check-ups are essential to everyone, no matter a person's age. A Quebec City dentist receives a great response with the elderly in providing at-home dental services for those with reduced mobility.
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What does long-lasting love look like to seniors?
The @OttawaCitizen covers this, with sharing the secrets of elderly adults and their shared patience, faith and passions.
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Preventing the next fall, slip, stumble or spill can be life saving for an elderly adult.
Check out the article below on how falls are one of the leading causes of injury in Canada, costing the health-care system more than $2 billion in 2017.
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For those living in New Brunswick, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan and British Columbia, Pearl's Choice wishes all a safe Family Day 2019!
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Higher bus fares for seniors in Fredericton?
Read the controversial plan for the New Brunswick's capitol to review transit costs, which could affect the senior population and other vulnerable individuals.
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"Drug dealers are scamming seniors, Canada Border Services Agency Warns."
Please read and share the below article regarding how criminal organizations are targeting Canadian seniors to act as unwitting drug couriers.
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Is there a link between loneliness and proper nutrition with seniors?
This @CityNews article explores the correlation between good nutrition and isolated older adults.
Do you know a senior who may be in the situation?.
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"University Students Living with Seniors?"
This CBC article explores the benefit of intergenerational living from a proposed N.B project.
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"Large Cities like Toronto Should avoid viewing older adults as problems but instead regard them as residents to be served"
@Concordia research Meghan Joy in the article below speaks on how municipal policies on the aging often come up short.
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Check out this Toronto Star article which provides information on eligibility for the low-income supplement on top of old age security which some seniors can qualify for within one year of turning 65.
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With the extreme weather warning continuing for Monday, please ensure you, your loved ones and all seniors stay warm and safe throughout the day.
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"Seniors are becoming older and wiser"
Check out the article below which reveals how the range of services and supports provided in BC for older adults are keeping up with the increased growth of the province's senior population.
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