Home Adaptations for Senior's Independence
by Rita Chrolavicius
Approximately four years ago, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) established the Home Application for Seniors’ Independence (HASI) program. This program offers financial assistance for minor home adaptations that will help low-income seniors perform activities of daily living in their home. Eligible seniors and landlords may receive up to $3,500 in the form of a forgivable loan. Read more.
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CARP in the News
Critic frustrated by slow pace of pension reform
Tax breaks key to Canadian retirement plans: Survey
Securities watchdog won’t say if locals hurt in ponzi scheme
Man faces elder abuse charges: First mother, then sister found malnourished
Gay retirees:the next big untapped target market?
Granny suite grief
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Red Tape Update
In a number of cases, government lawyers argued that “performed in Ontario” includes situations in which the treatment is available but the patient must pay for it and it is not covered under OHIP. Obviously, such a treatment is not truly available to a person who cannot afford to pay for it.Read more
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Zombie Myths about the Health Costs of Aging
Newsflash! Another newspaper announces that Canada’s aging population will bankrupt us. Time to stop trumpeting these intellectual zombies, i.e. discredited ideas that will not die! Read more.
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The Government of Canada just launched this anti-elder abuse PSA. Click here to see it and tell us what you think by filling out our survey! We’ll be sure to let them know…
News You Can Use
The Patients Doctors Don’t Know
New York Times Article
An 80-year-old with the same illness may have none of these symptoms, but just seem “not herself” — confused and unsteady, unable to get out of bed... She may end up in a hospital, where a doctor prescribes a dose of antibiotic that would be right for a woman in her 50s, but is twice as much as an 80-year-old patient should get, and so she develops kidney failure, and grows weaker and more confused... Read more.
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Robocalls selling dubious debt assistance plague Canadian Consumers
Some companies behind the calls are ripping off consumers by charging large up-front fees to negotiate lower interest rates with credit card companies,” said Lynda Pasacreta, BBB President and CEO. Read more.
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BC Readers Beware: home security scam goes door-to-door
Better Business Bureau is advising consumers to beware of high-pressure home security system sellers. “Consumers are calling in high volumes, inquiring about people who are showing up to their doors selling alarm systems,” explained Lynda Pasacreta, BBB President and CEO. “They’re using high pressure tactics. In some cases, these people may not be licensed to sell security systems in British Columbia.”
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As recession grinds on, financial abuse of elders takes a growing toll
by Michelle Singletary
Family, friends, neighbors, and caregivers are the culprits in 55 percent of the cases, according to “Broken Trust: Elders, Family, and Finances,’’ a report from the MetLife Mature Market Institute, produced in conjunction with the National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and Virginia Tech University.Read more.
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Submit your Nominations for CARP's 25th Anniversary “Top 25 Canadians Award”
Submit your Nominations for CARP's 25th Anniversary "Top 25 Canadians Award"
"I can think of a dozen people who could be nominated" says General Richard Rohmer. Gail Hinchliffe says she too can think of several people deserving of the honour. And Dr. Colin Powell, who practices Geriatric Medicine at Rockyview General Hospital in Calgary, says he meets people on a weekly basis who are worthy of the nomination. Read more.
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Previous Issues of CARP Action Online
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How a Committee Presentation and Your Letters Made All the Difference
>“How do we fix it? There are organizations such as CARP. Susan Eng, from CARP, made a very strong presentation to the anti-poverty committee the other day about what she thinks has to happen for seniors. All this culminated in a call-out to our members to indicate their support a Parliamentary Motion calling for improvements to retirement security as well as increases in CPP, OAS and GIS. We called on CARP Action Online readers to show support by e-mailing their MPs, the party leaders and the Ministers of Finance. Read more.
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Presentation on Poverty before the Federal Standing Committee on Social Development, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities (HUMA)
Click here to a transcripts of Susan Eng's presentation on poverty before the Federal Standing Committee on Social Development, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities (HUMA). It was quoted as evidence to support the recent successful parliamentary motion to increase OAS and GIS.Read more.
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