Every industry faced its own unique challenges created by COVID-19, but the common solution that kept business operations up and running was the use of sophisticated technology. Prior to the pandemic, many homecare providers had already incorporated high-tech devices into client care plans to address the shortage of home health aides, personal care attendants and […]

Article content Thank goodness that we have been given some freedom and restrictions have been somewhat rolled back, so that we can at least go into a retail store and have a look for some new duds. The Renfrew County and District Health Unit is reporting that about 67 per cent of eligible residents aged […]

Senior advocates claim the pandemic has made elderly people even more vulnerable to mistreatment and fraud. To warn senior citizens about the growing issue, Montreal police and the regional health authority, CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal, have been knocking on doors for the past month. Tuesday marked world elder abuse day and the final day of […]

From helping with prescription costs to new furniture, there are many programs available to help Alberta seniors. MP Fortin with Ohana Care Health Services joins Global News Calgary to discuss the options and how to access what you need.

The federal government announced up to $12.5 million in funding on Wednesday to construct an affordable housing complex for seniors in Calgary. The project, located at 9 Templemont Circle, is comprised of two buildings: Templemont Care Centre, a 70-unit supportive living facility for seniors and others with specialized housing needs, and Templemont Place, a […]

Americas, Disaster, November 5 2019 HAWAII: Hawaii nonprofits are distributing water jugs to seniors and homebound individuals across the state as part of efforts to ramp up emergency preparedness. The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency worked with county agencies to provide the 2 1/2 gallon collapsible jugs to vulnerable residents. The effort is funded by a $30,000 federal […]

Asia-Pacific, Built Environment, July 15 2019 SINGAPORE: From Jan 6 next year, new buildings or buildings undergoing large-scale renovations will have to ensure that they fulfil new accessibility regulations. These include building more spacious changing rooms and toilets for the convenience of the elderly, their caregivers and the disabled to give them a more accessible […]