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Canada Cares seeks nominations in Northumberland and across Canada for caregiver awards

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Canada Cares elderly woman in wheelchair

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Nearly half the population of Northumberland County are seniors. That means there are a lot of organizations and people dedicated to caring for the elderly. Whether it is Northumberland Community Care, Ed’s Hospice, or Meals on Wheels, numerous groups help. Then, there are the family members – spouses, sons, daughters, brothers, and sisters. Now, take another moment and think about all who look after those with physical and mental challenges. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Caregivers, Community, Seniors, Social Justice

With nearly eight percent inflation, seniors in Northumberland are feeling pinch

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Seniors inflation

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Inflation is in Canada at 7.7 percent. The Bank of Canada raised interest rates at record levels earlier this week. The price of groceries continues to rise. The price of gasoline is a bit lower but still expensive. The cost of everything goes up and up. Continue Reading →

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Growing number of seniors becoming homeless in Northumberland County

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SENIORS HOMELESS

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As of last week, there was an 80-year-old senior living in his car. According to Debbie Wood, an intensive housing support worker with the Help Centre, she is not quite sure where he is. The last time she spoke with him, he was told he could not sleep in his car where he had parked. He had to move on. So, he decided to go deeper into hiding, where nobody would bother him. Continue Reading →

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New seniors program aims to help elderly navigate local healthcare system and other supports

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Wrap around program

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For some seniors, the health care system is a bit overwhelming. Sure, there is your doctor. But, then, there are all the specialists – some are local and others you need to go to Oshawa or Peterborough or even Toronto. Then, there are the others – depending on your illness. The foot doctor. Continue Reading →

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Shift in care for seniors from hospitals to retirement homes

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Legislation to enhance the powers of private retirement homes is in the final stages of approval at Queen’s Park despite the lack of public debate. Once again, Premier Dalton McGuinty and the Liberals are making major changes to health care without the requisite discussion and in the face of legitimate objections. The new law will allow private retirement homes to self-regulate, medicate residents and become de facto long-term care facilities, according to critics. (more…) Continue Reading →

Filed under: Columns, Health, Seniors