Making News, Aging Population
People need less money to live as they get older? If only.Last week the C.D. Howe Institute released a short study just in time for the finance ministers’ meeting — rolling out the tired, old argument that as people age, they do not need as much money to live as when they were younger. If only retirement were so easy.
Puslinch nursing home wrestles with underfunding for long-term care
Alex Migdal.
GuelphMercury.com
Alberta lacks consistent policy for seniors moving to long-term care: report
Mariam Ibrahim.
The Edmonton Journal
Ottawa leads province in being age friendly, geriatrics expert says
Michael Woods.
Ottawa Citizen
Many Manitoba seniors taking improper drugs
Kevin Rollason.
The Winnipeg Free Press
Toronto day programs help seniors with dementia
Nancy J. White.
The Star.com
RQHR home care services beyond capacity
Terrence Mceachern.
The Leader-Post
Emergency Rooms Are No Place for the Elderly
Pauline W. Chen.
New York Times
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By John Muscedere and Fred Horne
Addressing the specific needs of Canada’s frail older adults would improve health outcomes and quality of life ― and reduce health costs