Big travel deal for Canadian seniors
Canadians in search of an all inclusive vacation that delivers lavish amenities and accommodations in stunning destinations need not look further. Sunwing Vacations’ Partner of the Month for October is sure to please. For a limited time, Iberostar Beachfront Resorts is offering Sunwing customers who book select hotels in Jamaica, Mexico and Dominican Republic between October 3 and November 2, 2024 access to exclusive rates […]
Canadian seniors look at sustainable travel
Trip.com Group, a leading global travel service provider, reveals that while sustainability awareness is rising among travellers, including seniors, there remains a gap between awareness and action. This is one of the key insights from the Sustainable Travel Consumer Report 2024 that the Group released. The report draws from 9,867 survey samples from 109 countries […]
Canadian seniors should take iron deficiency seriously
Iron deficiency is a common issue among Canadian seniors, and it can have serious health implications if left untreated. Iron is essential for producing hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen throughout the body. When there isn’t enough iron, the body can’t produce adequate hemoglobin, leading to a condition called iron deficiency […]
Here’s how Canadian seniors can winterize their homes
Winterizing a home is essential for Canadian seniors to stay warm, safe, and energy-efficient during the cold months. Proper weatherization can help reduce heating costs, prevent potential health risks, and ensure the home remains comfortable. Here are some practical steps seniors can take to winterize their homes effectively. 1. Insulate Doors and Windows Windows and […]
How Canadian seniors can sleep without pills
A strategy developed by Canadian researchers for encouraging older patients with insomnia to wean themselves from sleeping pills and improve their sleep through behavioral techniques is effective, data suggest. If proven helpful for the millions of older Canadians who currently rely on nightly benzodiazepines (BZDs) and non-BZDs (colloquially known as Z drugs) for their sleep, […]
B.C. seniors get new, virtual at-home care
Seniors will be supported to stay in their homes longer with a new virtual service that provides some of the essential support of a long-term care facility in their own home. “Seniors prefer to live in their own home receiving supports and assistance, in a space that is familiar and comfortable,” said Adrian Dix, Minister […]
Most Canadian seniors are not ‘health literate’
October marks Health Literacy Month — a time to recognize the importance of making health information easy to understand and the health care system easier to navigate. According to the Canadian Public Health Association, 60 per cent of Canadian adults and 88 per cent of seniors are not health literate. Patients with low health literacy […]
B.C. community is getting a hub to help seniors
The Sunshine Coast is getting a new community services hub to fill a critical social infrastructure gap after an investment of more than $3 million from the federal government. Announced by MP Patrick Weiler and Catherine Leach, Executive Director, Sunshine Coast Community Services, the Building Together Project will be the new home for the Sunshine Coast Community Services Society (SCCSS) so that […]
Canadian seniors looking for affordable flights
Travelling on a budget can be stressful, but there are ways you can ensure you’re getting the best deal on flights as the holiday season approaches. A report(opens in a new tab) from the Flight Centre Travel Group earlier this year found travellers are paying significantly more to fly within Canada during the peak tourism season […]
Tenancy protections for B.C. seniors in retirement homes
The Office of the Seniors Advocate is urging the provincial government to act quickly and enforce the Residential Tenancy Act (RTA) to protect the 30,000 B.C. seniors in retirement homes from illegal rent increases and evictions. The BC Seniors Advocate’s new report Forgotten Rights: Seniors Not Afforded Equal Rent Protection released today highlights the practice […]
