Date updated: April 3, 2020
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan This includes support for seniors- need ot scroll down to bottom of their page. Also for seniors who are or will be laid off. CLICK HERE TO FIND WHAT YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR
5 Tips to protect yourself from COVID-19 Related Fraud and Scams. Never click on links or attachments in unsolicited or suspicious emails Never give out your personal or financial information by email, text or phone Note that financial institutions like your bank will never ask you to give personal, login or account information by text…
CLICK HERE: Credit Counselling Services of Atlantic Canada Inc. With every day that goes by, COVID-19 continues to evolve and change our lives and our world. There is no doubt that all Canadians will see their finances impacted by COVID-19. While the government is stepping in to support those in need, we must all do…
A Public Health Concern: Suicide Rates Remain Highest Among Older People The statistics on suicide by older people are clear. What do we know about this public health crisis? Suicide rates are increasing across all ages groups and is now the tenth leading cause of death in all age groups at nearly 45,000 per…
Coping with the loss of a loved one? The Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group is available in-person and online. Join our next meeting on Tuesday, February 18th. Meetings take place the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6 pm Where: Summit Place, 112 Premier Drive, Corner Brook You can also connect through…
Sepsis can and does affect people of all ages. The very young and those who already have a chronic health problem or a compromised immune system are at higher risk of developing sepsis. But people over 65 years old, particularly those who have health issues, are even more susceptible to sepsis than any other group.…
In this three-part series, Family Caregivers of BC will share strategies and resources on decision-making and health care advocacy with care recipients with complex and chronic illnesses. Before family caregivers can navigate the range of community services and the health care system, it is a good idea to have a sense of what the person…
3 WAYS TO RESPOND WHEN SOMEONE WITH ALZHEIMER’S SAYS I WANT TO GO HOME This article is from Daily Caring- click here to go to the article on their website Hearing someone say “I want to go home” over and over again is something Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers often deal with. It’s especially frustrating to hear when they’re already home. But…
Does only one spouse or partner handle the family finances? If only one person knows about the accounts, bills, investments, and taxes, and that person becomes incapacitated, the partner now needs take over in the midst of potential tragedy. Imagine if you’re the finance and bill owner and you die. You not only leave your…
Make the kitchen safer for seniors Health conditions like arthritis, low vision, frailty, stroke, or dementia can make everyday tasks challenging for older adults. With heat, liquids, and knives, working in the kitchen can be especially dangerous. We found 10 simple kitchen aids for seniors that increase safety, prevent accidents, and help them stay independent longer. Being able to perform…
