National Seniors Day in Canada is almost here
National Seniors Day in Canada, celebrated on October 1st, is a special occasion to honor and appreciate the contributions of older adults in society. It provides an opportunity for families, communities, and organizations to show gratitude for the wisdom, experience, and efforts that seniors bring to our lives. Here are several meaningful ways to celebrate […]
5 Essentials to fight Asthma During the Cooler Months
With the arrival of cooler fall and winter months, Asthma Canada and the Lung Health Foundation are urging the 4.6 million Canadians living with asthma to take proactive steps in managing their condition. This call to action is part of the “Break Breathlessness: Press Play on Life” campaign. Asthma-related hospital visits often increase during the […]
Did B.C. protect seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic?
The Hospital Employees’ Union released a report that shows how B.C. was able outperform other provinces in protecting seniors in long-term care (LTC) during the COVID-19 pandemic. The report, titled Long-term Solutions for Long-term Care: Analyzing provincial COVID-19 responses to LTC staffing to improve working conditions and seniors care, compared pandemic policies in B.C., Alberta, Ontario and […]
Issues seniors need to watch in the B.C. election
As the 2024 British Columbia (BC) provincial election approaches, seniors in the province should consider several key issues that will directly impact their quality of life and well-being. With BC’s aging population growing rapidly, it is essential for seniors to be well-informed about political platforms, policies, and promises that address their specific needs. Below are […]
Is B.C.’s rent subsidy working for seniors?
B.C.’s new seniors advocate, Dan Levitt has called on the provincial government to redesign a program that provides rent subsidies for low-income seniors, saying recent improvements don’t go far enough. In April, the provincial government announced a one-time $430 payment, plus increases in monthly benefits, income eligibility and rent ceilings that will allow about 4,800 […]
Canadian home sales rise after interest rate cut
National home sales increased in June following the Bank of Canada’s first interest rate cut since 2020, and activity posted another small gain in August on the heels of the second rate cut in late July, but the bigger picture appears to be a market mostly stuck in a holding pattern. “Despite some fledgling signs of life […]
Canadian seniors get more access to vaccines
Pfizer Canada ULC applauds the Canadian provinces and territories that have added PREVNAR 20 (pneumococcal 20-valent conjugate vaccine) to their publicly funded immunization programs for adults, now in effect. PREVNAR 20 is approved by Health Canada for the prevention of pneumonia and invasive pneumococcal disease (including sepsis, meningitis, bacteremic pneumonia, pleural empyema and bacteremia) caused […]
Winter means risk of falls for Canadian seniors
Falls pose a significant health risk for older adults in Canada, leading to many injuries and hospital stays. The Public Health Agency of Canada reports that falls are the most common type of injury among elderly Canadians. About one in three Canadian seniors aged 65 and older experiences at least one serious fall each year. […]
Canada needs a silver alert program for seniors
A Silver Alert program, designed to locate missing seniors, offers numerous benefits for communities in Canada. This program, akin to the Amber Alert system for missing children, specifically targets seniors, particularly those with dementia, Alzheimer’s, or other cognitive impairments. As Canada’s population ages, with a growing number of seniors vulnerable to wandering or getting lost, […]
New effort to cover diabetes medication costs in Canada
Canadians should have access to the medications they need, regardless of where they live or their ability to pay. In 2021, over a quarter of British Columbia (BC) residents reported not having sufficient insurance to cover the cost of their prescription drugs. People should not have to choose between paying for their medications and putting food on the table. […]
