seniors

Nova Scotia

Seniors craft 10,000 poppies for Dartmouth display

A heartwarming tribute to Canadian veterans is taking place in Dartmouth, N.S., where a group of seniors has been diligently…

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Nova Scotia

Seniors’ advocate calls decision not to print voter cards for N.S. election short-sighted

A group advocating for seniors in Nova Scotia is expressing concerns over the decision made by the province’s elections agency…

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Health

Manitoba seniors waiting for care home beds pay over $15M in fees to hospitals over 3 years

The critical shortage of nursing home beds in Manitoba means seniors are spending months in hospital waiting for a space…

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Nova Scotia

Q&A: Volunteer program stresses the need to support HRM’s seniors

Volunteers in the HRM are working to provide better access and home support to seniors living independently. An organization called Happy…

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Canada

Alberta government moves long-term care, supportive living from Health to Seniors Ministry

The Alberta government says long-term care and supportive living programs will no longer be under the purview of the provincial…

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Nova Scotia

Seniors living in Halifax tent move into apartment thanks to donors, volunteer

Two Halifax seniors who were living in a tent have moved into an apartment thanks to a volunteer street navigator and financial…

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Canada

Tenancy board dismisses N.S. senior’s claim asking for help with leaky ceiling

After more than a year, Joan Underwood got sick of walking past a large, leaking split in the ceiling of…

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Canada

Canadian seniors are wealthier than ever. Do seniors’ discounts still make sense?

Cost of Living9:09Is it time to retire the seniors’ discount? Whether she’s attending a chamber performance or playing in one,…

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Canada

As more seniors head online, efforts are needed to help their digital media literacy skills

On a sunny summer afternoon, Susan Goldstein navigates a web browser as her teenage tutor cheerfully offers an occasional tip or encouragement.…

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Lifestyle

What type of exercise is best for seniors?

Retirement should be filled with time with loved ones, relaxation and—according to new research—heavy lifting. As people get older, their…

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