seniors

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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Health

Seniors’ group CARP says it’s quitting Big Tobacco sponsorships after response from fired up members

The Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP) says it will never again work with Big Tobacco after getting an earful…

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Nova Scotia

Plan for New Glasgow seniors’ centre scuttled for 2nd time after outcry

People in New Glasgow have, once again, rejected the town’s proposal for a new 144-bed long-term care centre. The town…

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Nova Scotia

Construction of Pallet shelters for seniors underway in Dartmouth

Construction on a Pallet shelter “village” for homeless and at-risk seniors is underway in Dartmouth, N.S., the province says. It will be…

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Health

B.C. woman fuming that seniors’ advocacy group CARP in bed with Big Tobacco company

Ellen Gould joined the Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP) — Canada’s largest advocacy group for older adults — because…

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Health

Cannabis use among seniors rising — and so are related ER visits

The Current18:35Seniors are using cannabis — and ending up in the ER Many seniors are turning to cannabis for recreational…

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Health

Housing crisis is forcing more seniors into shelters, doctors say

More older adults are becoming homeless in Canada and relying on shelters, straining an already under-resourced system, a group of…

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