Canadian seniors struggling after surgery, says study
Chris
January 5, 2026
Canadian seniors are increasingly feeling financial pressure as the cost of living continues to rise, and many are finding that their retirement savings and fixed incomes are being stretched further than expected. Recent survey data shows that while helping family members has long been part of life for many older
This is a message from the National Association of Federal Retirees CEO Anthony Pizzino: Oct. 1 marked National Seniors Day in Canada, a time to
According to recent fact-checking sources, an online rumor has circulated that there are new, stricter driving rules for Canadian seniors. The claim is that seniors
As global demographics shift, the aging population becomes a defining force in product innovation. At the 137th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair), Chinese
As many Canadians approach retirement age, it’s smart for seniors to review their financial situation — and to use smart strategies that help stretch their
The Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, announced that persons with
A new national study from Money.ca reveals that Canada is facing a mounting debt and delinquency crisis, with average non-mortgage debt rising and delinquency rates spiking sharply
The Province is taking significant steps to ensure seniors and people with complex health needs in publicly funded care homes, and the workers who care for
Victimization of seniors is often invisible to most of us and can occur at any time. That’s why both Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers and the
The RCMP is warning the public, particularly elderly Canadian residents, about a reported scam involving individuals posing as maintenance workers and service providers. The suspects
Every winter, tens of thousands of Canadian seniors—often called “snowbirds”—head south to warmer U.S. climates. But this winter, many of them are facing new U.S.
Beginning in 2025, Canadians travelling to Europe (i.e. the Schengen Area) will face a new requirement as the European Union rolls out its European Travel
With the departures of AC009 from Toronto to Tokyo-Narita, AC556 from Vancouver to Los Angeles and AC489 from Montreal to Toronto, Air Canada resumed operations to get Canadians moving again. The three flights were the
Almost one in five Canadian seniors (19%) aged 65 and older reported experiencing loneliness in 2019 and 2020. Senior women were more likely to report being
Infectious disease specialists are urging Canadian seniors to get their updated COVID-19 vaccines as fall approaches. These updated mRNA shots from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna, newly
For over two years, the Age Well at Home pilot provided vital, free support services—like light housekeeping, transportation, and information/referral—to around 170 low-income seniors in
Seniors in the south Okanagan will soon have access to more long-term care as Kaigo Senior Living, in partnership with the Province, breaks ground on
Canadian shelters are seeing a noticeable increase in older adults experiencing homelessness. The demographics within shelters are shifting — a larger share of those accessing
Canadian seniors opting not to sell their homes is increasingly squeezing the real estate market—especially for younger, first-time buyers. That’s the message from Rishard Rameez,
Natasha Lyndon, a long-serving marriage commissioner based in Kamloops, British Columbia, is stepping into retirement after many years dedicating herself to officiating weddings and supporting
Last year featured the warmest winter on record for Canada. Should we expect another very mild winter this year? To answer this question, The Weather Network has
Seniors in British Columbia are feeling “invisible and forgotten” as they fall thorough the cracks in existing provincial support systems, their advocate says. In his
