Sunshine Coast residents push for long-term care action
Sunshine Coast residents demand immediate action as long-term care facilities remain empty while seniors await placement. Community advocates call for provincial intervention.
Category : Senior Health
Study: 1 in 6 Canadian Seniors Struggle Post-Surgery
A new Canadian study reveals one in six seniors develops a new disability after major surgery, with many regretting the procedure. Learn about the risks and recovery challenges.
Canadian Seniors Struggle with Surgery Recovery
A new study reveals troubling numbers of Canadian seniors face difficult recoveries after surgery. Learn about the risks and patient experiences.
Roommates with Parkinson's find freedom together
Two women with Parkinson's disease, 31 years apart in age, become roommates and find liberation in sharing their condition. Discover their inspiring Hamilton story.
Study: Many Canadian seniors struggle after surgery
New research reveals alarming post-operative recovery challenges for Canadian seniors. Learn about the risks and what families need to know about surgical outcomes for elderly patients.
Sunshine Coast long-term care wait times crisis
Sunshine Coast families demand provincial action as seniors face dangerously long wait times for long-term care beds. Learn about the growing healthcare crisis.
RTOERO Calls for Seniors Strategy at Queen's Park
RTOERO advocates for a coordinated seniors strategy and tailored healthcare for Ontario's rapidly aging population, meeting with nearly 40 MPPs to address systemic gaps.
Quebec senior care crisis worsens as needs skyrocket
Quebec faces a growing senior care crisis with support needs set to surge dramatically. Learn about the current challenges and what's needed to address this urgent situation.
Calgary choir creates space for singers with dementia
The Good Vibes Memory Choirs in Cochrane provide therapeutic musical experience for individuals living with dementia or memory loss. Discover how music brings joy and connection.
Puppets Educate Seniors About Online Fraud Protection
Calgary's Grey Guardians puppet show teaches older adults how to recognize and avoid phishing scams and cyber fraud through engaging performances.
Calgary senior rescued by grandson after serious fall
A Calgary senior seriously injured in a fall near a bus stop thanks her quick-thinking 5-year-old grandson and two strangers who came to her rescue. Read their heartwarming reunion story.
Faith Guides Transgender Advocate's Journey in Northern Ontario
Rita OLink, a long-time advocate for Northern Ontario's transgender community, shares how her faith provided endurance through her personal gender journey. Discover her inspiring story.
Free End-of-Life Workshop in Sudbury November 25
Maison McCulloch Hospice hosts free end-of-life planning workshop in Sudbury on November 25, 2025. Learn advance care planning from palliative care coaches.
Senior dies in central Edmonton single-vehicle crash
A 78-year-old man has died following a single-vehicle collision in central Edmonton. Police believe he may have suffered a medical emergency before the crash. Witnesses provided first aid.
Son speaks out on dementia antipsychotic use
A Saskatoon man shares his father's experience with inappropriate antipsychotic medication in long-term care, highlighting a systemic issue affecting dementia patients across Canada.
$1.7M to repair Moncton affordable seniors housing
The governments of Canada and New Brunswick announce a $1.7 million investment to repair Golden Terraces, an affordable housing complex for seniors in Moncton.
B.C. veteran celebrates 100th birthday after Remembrance Day
Irvin Radatzke, a hospitalized B.C. veteran, will celebrate his 100th birthday on November 13 after observing Remembrance Day with comrades. Read this inspiring story of service and resilience.
Missing 74-year-old Toronto woman found safe
Toronto police confirm missing 74-year-old woman has been located safely. Get the latest updates on this developing story and community response.
Ottawa veterans support peers at Perley Health care home
Veterans in Ottawa provide crucial support to fellow service members at Perley Health long-term care home. Learn how retired Colonel Claude Charland and Jocelyn Niven are making a difference.
Ontario short thousands of long-term care beds
New data from Ontario's fiscal update shows the province remains thousands of beds short of its long-term care commitment, raising concerns about healthcare capacity and senior care quality.
Urgent Search for Missing Waverley Senior - RCMP Seek Help
Halifax District RCMP are urgently seeking public help to locate 74-year-old Glenwood Garth Merrick, missing from Waverley since Tuesday. The senior was last seen wearing distinctive clothing and may be disoriented.
BC Care Home Cuts Harming Seniors: Missed Baths, Isolation
Disturbing reports reveal how funding reductions to British Columbia care homes are compromising senior care, leading to skipped baths, lonely meals, and deteriorating living conditions for vulnerable residents.
Moncton Selects Downtown Site for New Seniors Centre
Moncton moves forward with long-awaited seniors centre as city council approves the former Moncton Lumber site downtown. The strategic location promises enhanced accessibility and community integration for older adults.
Bosnia Retirement Home Fire: 11 Dead, Dozens Injured
A catastrophic fire at a retirement home in Bosnia-Herzegovina has left 11 residents dead and over 30 injured, with emergency crews working tirelessly through the night in rescue efforts.
Purpose May Cut Dementia Risk By 50%
Groundbreaking research shows that having a strong sense of purpose in life may dramatically reduce your risk of developing dementia, offering new hope for brain health.
Quebec's Bill 2: A Blow to Aging Population
Quebec's newly proposed Bill 2 threatens to dismantle financial protections for the elderly, creating barriers to healthcare access and potentially devastating retirement plans across the province.
Deadly Fire at Bosnian Retirement Boarding House Kills Several
A devastating overnight fire at a retirement boarding house in Bosnia has claimed multiple lives, with emergency crews working through the night as investigations into the tragedy begin.
Missing 79-year-old Windsor woman found safe by police
LaSalle Police successfully locate missing elderly woman with dementia after community-wide search effort. The senior has been reunited with family.
Missing 79-Year-Old Woman: LaSalle Police Urgent Search
LaSalle Police Service has launched an urgent search for Norma Gaffney, 79, who went missing from her Windsor-area home. Authorities are concerned for her safety and asking residents to check properties.
Missing Port Coquitlam Senior Found Deceased
The community mourns as 74-year-old Port Coquitlam senior George Hendsbee is found deceased days after vanishing from his home. Learn about the extensive search efforts and community response.
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