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Welcome to the Special
Federal Budget 2010 Edition of CARP Action Online! CARP is
first out the gate with an analysis of what this budget means
for older Canadians.
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CARP Federal Pre-Budget Poll
Report 2010
CARP members, in advance
of the Throne Speech and the Federal Budget, want the
government to focus on retirement security and pension
reform issues, but expect, instead, to be confronted
with taxes and deficit reduction. More members expect
a spring election than want one, and the Conservative
party is favoured, although by significantly lower
margins than were evident last summer and fall.
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Throne Speech Highlight:
Reinstatement of Veteran War Allowance
While the government’s
announcement of its intention to adopt a more
inclusive national anthem during yesterday’s throne
speech garnered a bizarrely high level of media
attention, the announcement of the reinstatement of
benefits under the War Veterans Allowance Act received
relatively little attention despite its significance
for our bravest citizens.
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CARP Poll: Government will
not listen to them, CARP members fear – CARP repeats
call for Pension Reform in Throne Speech and Federal
Budget
“Clearly, CARP members do
not believe that their government will listen to them.
We have been unequivocal on the urgent need for
comprehensive pension reform and the Throne Speech is
the right place for the government to declare that it
will act to ensure the future retirement security of
all Canadians. Further the Federal Budget is the place
to announce substantial increases to the Old Age
Security to help people who face poverty in old age.
We will be watching the Throne Speech and the Federal
Budget announcements carefully to see if we are proven
right or wrong”, said Susan Eng, Vice President,
Advocacy of CARP.
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CARP repeats call for federal
Throne Speech to include pension reform
TORONTO, ON: CARP calls on
the federal government to take due notice of
statements made by BC Finance Minister Colin Hansen
and in the Paper issued on behalf of the working
committee of provincial Finance ministers supporting
the need for urgent government action to establish a
supplementary retirement savings vehicle. CARP repeats
it call on the federal government to include pension
reform in its Throne Speech on March 3, 2010.
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CARP Federal Budget 2010
Analysis
At least the government
cannot be accused of not keeping promises – since
nothing of significance was promised.
The wordsmithing is a nice touch – so now we’re “Those
Who Helped Build Canada”. Enjoy that because that’s
all you got.
Let’s start with the promises made in the Throne
Speech and see what action the budget documents
produced.
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Throne Speech: Full Text
The Speech from the Throne
officially opens every new session of Parliament. The
Speech sets out the broad goals and directions of the
government in power. It is given by Canada's Head of
State, the Queen, or, more usually, by her
representative, the Governor General. It is called the
Speech from the Throne because the Governor General
reads it while sitting in the seat in the Senate
Chamber reserved for the Head of State or her
representative, as the head of Canada’s system of
executive government. The Governor General reads the
speech to a gathering of Parliamentarians (Members of
the House of Commons and Senators) and others.
Parliamentarians act as law-makers for bills, or
proposed laws, brought to Parliament for debate and
decision.
To read the full text of the throne speech, please
click here.
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CARP Priorities/Throne Speech
and Budget Speech Recap
In the end all CARP
members got from this budget are some nice words and
the promise of more consultation. The Government
committed to undertake public consultations on the
government-supported retirement income system before
May.
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Federal Budget 2010: Rise or
Fall?
As you may or may not
know, the budget speech is usually given in the late
afternoon (so as not to influence markets, it is given
after they’ve closed.) But now that we’ve heard the
budget speech, what happens next?
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Prorogation, Protests and
Twittering the Budget
Before Christmas you
probably wouldn’t have known Christopher White, the
graduate student in Anthropology from the University
of Alberta. These days, it’s quite likely you do, he’s
the creator of a Facebook group called “Canadians
Against Proroguing Parliament” which managed to rally
225, 000 members. Through the group simultaneous
anti-prorogation protests were organized and held in
cities throughout the country January 23rd 2010.
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Copyright © 2010 CARP, A New Vision of Aging for
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ZOOMERS
- WE’VE GOT THE POWER
CARP:
An organization advocating for the rights and interests of Canadians as
we age and to provide practical recommendations for issues it raises –
through advocacy, benefits, community & the dissemination of
information, money saving services & programs, for all
PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE UPCOMING
GENERAL MEETING OF THE GREATER SUDBURY CHAPTER
THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2010
BEGINNING AT 2.00 P.M. The
meeting will take place at the Parkside Centre OACS (Former Older Adult
Centre)
140 Durham Street, Sudbury, Ontario
TOPICS FOR THE MARCH GENERAL MEETING INCLUDE:
“ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES – OUR PLANET” – Presented by Cathy
Orlando, Science Outreach Coordinator, Laurentian University.
The presentation/information will focus on connections between soil,
food crises & climate damage. A question & answer period will follow.
Cathy Orlando is the only person
from Sudbury who has been trained by Al Gore & Dr. David Suzuki.
“CARP UPDATES” - BY PAT DOUGLAS, CHAIRPERSON - SUDBURY
PLAN TO ATTEND – EVERYONE WELCOME
“A New Vision Of Aging For Canada”
For CARP information on membership, benefits, contact Patricia Douglas @
669-0045
ZOOMERS - WE’VE GOT THE POWER
CARP:
An organization advocating for the rights and interests of Canadians as
we age and to provide practical recommendations for issues it raises –
through advocacy, benefits, community & the dissemination of
information, money saving services & programs, for all.
PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE UPCOMING
GENERAL MEETING OF THE GREATER SUDBURY CHAPTER
FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2010
BEGINNING AT 2.00 P.M.
The meeting will take place at the Parkside Centre OACS (Former Older
Adult Centre)
140 Durham Street, Sudbury, Ontario
TOPICS FOR THE JANUARY GENERAL MEETING INCLUDE:
“CURRENT TRENDS IN EYE CARE FOR SENIORS” – Presented
by
Dr. Stephen E. Kosar, MD, FRCSC, Ophthalmologist.
The presentation/information will focus on new treatments for diseases
which will be of primary interest to attendees. The presentation will be
followed by a question & answer session.
“CARP UPDATES” - BY PAT DOUGLAS, CHAIRPERSON - SUDBURY
PLAN TO ATTEND – EVERYONE WELCOME
“A New Vision Of Aging For Canada”
For CARP information on membership, benefits, contact Patricia Douglas @
669-0045
ZOOMERS
- WE’VE GOT THE POWER
CARP:
An organization advocating for the rights and interests of Canadians as
we age and to provide practical recommendations for issues it raises –
through advocacy, benefits, community & the dissemination of
information, money saving services & programs, for the 45 plus.
PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE UPCOMING
GENERAL MEETING OF THE GREATER SUDBURY CHAPTER
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
BEGINNING AT 2.00 P.M.
The meeting will take place at the Parkside Centre OACS (Former Older
Adult Centre)
140 Durham Street, Sudbury, Ontario
TOPICS FOR THE NOVEMBER GENERAL MEETING INCLUDE:
“NATUROPATHY – NATURAL FORM OF MEDICINE” – Presented by
Dr. Chris Mazzuchin, Physiotherapist & Naturopathic physician, beginning
at 2.00 P.M.
Dr. Mazzuchin’s professional goals are to service the families of
Northern Ontario by:
1) Providing a simple, healthy & natural form of medicine.
2) Improving the quality of health care & standard of living here in
Northern, Ontario.
3) Developing a life skills course & corporate wellness lecture series
with a team of
counselors & psychologists.
4) Working closely with nurse practitioners, nutritionists, medical
doctors, psychologists,
chiropractors, massage therapists & many more.
5) Creating a constructive bridge of communication, for all venues of
the medical arts
and sciences, to cross.
“CARP UPDATES” - BY PAT DOUGLAS, CHAIRPERSON - SUDBURY
PLAN TO ATTEND – EVERYONE WELCOME
“A New Vision Of Aging For Canada”
For CARP information on membership, benefits, contact Patricia Douglas @
669-0045
VOICE FOR THE 45 PLUS
- WE’VE GOT THE POWER
Carp’s Mandate/Mission:
To promote/protect the rights & quality of life for Canadian’s, 45 plus.
To provide practical recommendations for issues it raises – through
advocacy, benefits, community & the dissemination of information, money
saving services & programs.
PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE UPCOMING
GENERAL MEETING OF THE GREATER SUDBURY CHAPTER
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2009
BEGINNING AT 2.00 P.M.
The meeting will take place at the Parkside Centre OACS (Former Older
Adult Centre)
140 Durham Street, Sudbury, Ontario
TOPICS FOR THE SEPTEMBER GENERAL MEETING INCLUDE:
“TRAVEL DESTINATIONS & TRAVEL INSURANCE” – Presented by Teresa Payne &
an insurance specialist from Carlson Wagonlit – CARP’S new affinity
partner.
Presentation will include the various travel/vacation packages available
from our new travel affinity partner & how to access them in a timely
fashion. There will also be an insurance specialist who will provide
information on travel insurance coverage for members who may be
traveling to the USA, Canada or overseas etc. – will be very
informative.
“CARP UPDATES” - BY PAT DOUGLAS, CHAIRPERSON - SUDBURY
PLAN TO ATTEND – EVERYONE WELCOME
“A New Vision Of Aging For Canada”
For Carp information on membership, benefits, contact Patricia Douglas @
669-0045
Hello
Everyone, this morning Moses Znaimer released this message along
with the attached Press Release.
About a year from now, when this has an ok from the CRTC in Ottawa, this
will be absolutely wonderful news for CARP and its members - re
branding, advertising, growth of membership, sense of community, and our
voice of Advocacy!
We wanted to share the good news with all of you.
Regards, Gail
Gail Goldman
Marketing & Chapter Coordinator
CARP - A New Vision of Aging for Canada
702 - 27 Queen St. East, Toronto, ON M5C 2M6
T 416-363-2277 Ext 246
F 416-363-8747
www.g.goldman@carp.ca
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I am pleased to announce that ZoomerMedia Limited has today put into
place the next piece of the strategy that I've been pursuing to offer A
New Vision Of Aging For Canada across all media platforms - print,
online, radio and now, TV.
We have entered into an agreement to purchase Vision TV, a legacy analog
Specialty Channel with a rare reach into 9 million into Canadian homes.
Vision TV is a national, award-winning, multi-faith, multi-cultural
channel available on basic cable and satellite. It also operates the
digital television service One: the Body, Mind & Spirit Channel and the
over-the-air TV stations Joytv 10 in Vancouver and Joytv 11 in Winnipeg.
The core audience for all these channels and stations is overwhelmingly
"Zoomer", a demographic and concept we have recently raised from
relative obscurity to high-profile and growing power.
Please see attached press release, there will be others.
- Moses
THE VOICE FOR SENIORS - WE’VE GOT THE POWER
Carp’s Mandate/Mission:
To promote/protect the rights & quality of life of Canadian Seniors. To
provide practical recommendations for issues it raises – through
advocacy, benefits, community & the dissemination of information, money
saving services & programs for the 50 plus.
PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE UPCOMING GENERAL MEETING OF THE GREATER SUDBURY
CHAPTER
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2009
BEGINNING AT 2.00 P.M.
The meeting will take place at the Parkside Centre OACS (Former Older
Adult Centre)
140 Durham Street, Sudbury, Ontario
TOPICS FOR THE MARCH GENERAL MEETING INCLUDE:
“MEMORIAL SOCIETY OF NORTHERN ONTARIO” – Presented by Dr.
Robin Bolton, President and Board Chair.
As the only independent funeral consumer organization in North Eastern
Ontario:
1) Is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization incorporated in the
Province of Ontario.
2) Is part of a worldwide movement whose purpose is to educate the
public.
3) Advocates funeral planning. Plan your own funeral, you remove family
burden.
4) Increases public awareness about availability of low cost funerals.
5) Informs of your legal rights as consumers in Ontario.
6) Provides members with member’s kit, includes price survey, funeral
planning form &
a personal information document. Telephone volunteers provide help on
request.
7) Provides 24 hour answering service, serves the public interest in
North Eastern Ontario
“CARP UPDATES” - BY DARWIN BRUNNE,CHAIRMAN - SUDBURY
PLAN TO ATTEND – EVERYONE WELCOME
“Seniors Helping Seniors – You’ve Got The Power”
For Carp information on membership, benefits, contact Darwin Brunne @
866-2145
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Welcome
to the latest issue of CARP Action Online! this issue is all
about healthcare. CARP is helping the Health Council of Canada
consult with Canadians on value for money in the healthcare
system. Let us know what is important to you by filling out
our survey.
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Subject: Welcome to
the Special Pre-Budgetary Edition of CARP Action Online!
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Friday, January 16, 2009
January 16th 2009
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1. PRE-BUDGET UPDATE
2. UPDATE ON PENSION REFORM AND SECURITIES REGULATION
3. ASK AN EXPERT!
4. COURT DENIES REIMBURSEMENT FOR OUT OF COUNTRY MEDICAL SERVICES
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We asked for your input and you certainly gave it! Nearly 3,000
readers responded to the online poll last month. In fact, we
received 900 responses in just one hour after we sent out the
newsletter. One day later, there were 2,400 responses. Your
interest in arguably the most important budget of the day
reflects that of all Canadians waiting for inspired leadership
in troubled times. Read more. [
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Update on Pension Reform and Securities Regulation
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There is a growing chorus of voices focusing on the impact that
the current economic crisis is having on people today not just
macro-economic imperatives. CARP has asked that any pension
reform contain such protections and will say so again in
response to the federal call for consultations on pension
reform. Three major provincial reports have already been issued
on pension reform saying much the same things but the federal
government is asking the same questions again. They will not get
different answers. Read more. [
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In December we introduced you to Nancy Woods, an associate
portfolio manager and investment advisor with RBC Dominion
Securities Inc. and we invited you to send us questions for
Nancy at: askanexpert@carp.ca
Below are some of the most
representative and informative questions and answers we
received. Read more. [
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Court denies reimbursement for out of country medical services
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The Ontario Divisional court has ruled that the Minister of
Health has no general discretion to reimburse Ontarians for
urgent medical services received outside Canada if they did not
get prior approval. The court allowed two of the three cases
being appealed, citing extenuating circumstances which would
have limited application to others. Read more. [
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THE VOICE FOR SENIORS - WE’VE GOT THE POWER
Carp’s Mandate/Mission:
To promote/protect the rights & quality of life of Canadian Seniors. To
provide practical recommendations for issues it raises – through
advocacy, benefits, community & the dissemination of information, money
saving services & programs for the 50 plus.
PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE UPCOMING
GENERAL MEETING OF THE GREATER SUDBURY CHAPTER
THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2009
BEGINNING AT 2.00 P.M.
The meeting will take place at the Parkside Centre OACS (Former Older
Adult Centre)
140 Durham Street, Sudbury, Ontario
TOPICS FOR THE JANUARY GENERAL MEETING INCLUDE:
“WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ENERGY CONTRACTS” -
Presented by Mr. Paul Crawford from the Ontario Energy Board.
The presentation will center around key areas such as: What are your
rights? What actions can you take. Question & answer period on all
aspects of these various Hydro, Gas & other energy contracts will be
covered.
“CARP UPDATES” - BY DARWIN BRUNNE,CHAIRMAN - SUDBURY
PLAN TO ATTEND – EVERYONE WELCOME
“Seniors Helping Seniors – You’ve Got The Power”
For Carp information on membership, benefits, contact Darwin Brunne @
866-2145
THE VOICE FOR SENIORS - WE’VE GOT THE POWER
Carp’s Mandate/Mission:
To promote/protect the rights & quality
of life of Canadian Seniors. To provide practical recommendations for
issues it raises – through advocacy, benefits, community
& the dissemination of information, money saving services & programs
for the 50 plus.
PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE UPCOMING
GENERAL MEETING OF THE GREATER
SUDBURY CHAPTER
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2008
BEGINNING AT
2.00 P.M.
The meeting will take place at the Parkside Centre OACS (Former
Older Adult Centre)
140 Durham Street, Sudbury, Ontario
TOPICS FOR THE NOVEMBER GENERAL
MEETING INCLUDE:
“FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS FOR LIFE” –
Presented by Roland Lavoie, Investment Planning Council
(IPC) Sudbury Division.
The presentation will center around key questions investors should be
asking themselves about the advisor they are currently working with in
light of the tumultuous economic times we live in right now.
“LONG TERM TRAVEL – INSURANCE” – Presented by Leah
Miller, Merit Travel.
Leah will discuss long-term holiday destinations & the need for
adequate Travel Interruption Insurance.
“CARP UPDATES”
- BY DARWIN BRUNNE,CHAIRMAN - SUDBURY
PLAN TO ATTEND
– EVERYONE WELCOME
“Seniors Helping Seniors – You’ve Got The Power”
For Carp information on membership, benefits, contact Darwin Brunne @
866-2145
THE VOICE FOR SENIORS - WE’VE GOT THE POWER
Carp’s Mandate/Mission:
To promote/protect the rights & quality of life of Canadian Seniors. To
provide practical recommendations for issues it raises – through
advocacy, benefits, community & the dissemination of information, money
saving services & programs for the 50 plus.
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Zoomer Show
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CARP
wants to invite all Zoomers to the Aspirin.81mg ZoomerShow
Don't Miss the Aspirin.81mg Zoomer Show
www.zoomershow.com
CARP wants to invite all Zoomers to the Aspirin.81mg
ZoomerShow, November 1st and 2nd at the Direct Energy
Centre on the grounds of the CNE, Toronto.
The Aspirin.81mg ZoomerShow is Toronto's First
Consumer Show & Lifestyle Expo for men and women 45plus.
Sample, learn, discover and play as over 150 Exhibitors
provide information, products, services, advice, lots of
great giveaways, and scintillating free entertainment.
See the Royal Regiment of Canada 22 Member Band open the
show at 9am on November 1, 2008
Experience the Zoomer Fashion show with Canada¹s leading
designers free with your ticket.
See, hear and meet cast members from The Sound Of Music,
Dirty Dancing, A Chorus Line and We Will Rock You free
with your ticket.
Kick back in the Zoomer Lounge; and just in time for the
cold season, Flu Shots for Zoomers courtesy of Toronto
Public Health.
Hear special Musical Performances from the American
Songbook and Quartetto Gelato
If you¹re 45plus, or love or are responsible for someone
who is - plan to attend and take them to the ASPIRIN® 81mg
ZoomerShow!
Admission is FREE for CARP members: All you have to do is
show us your CARP Card or number at the door, or print
this email, or better yet,
click here and print your ticket passes. CARP members
are invited to bring a guest.
CARP is also proud to present the First Annual CARP
Conference‹A New Vision of Aging, hosted by Moses Znaimer,
October 30, 2008. For conference information visit
www.zoomershow.com
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PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE UPCOMING
GENERAL MEETING OF THE GREATER SUDBURY CHAPTER
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2008
BEGINNING AT 2.00 P.M
The meeting will take place at the Parkside Centre OACS (Former Older
Adult Centre)
140 Durham Street, Sudbury, Ontario
TOPICS FOR THE SEPTEMBER GENERAL MEETING INCLUDE:
“HEALTH CARE SERVICES” – Presented by Frankie Vitone, Senior Director,
Client Services, North East Community Care Access Centre (CCAC)
The presentation will have particular emphasis on Home Care & Placement
Services, relating to Seniors.
“VOLUNTEERING AT SUDBURY REGIONAL HOSPITAL” Presented by Natalie
Hortness, Mental Health & Addictions Volunteer Advisor.
“CARP UPDATES” - BY DARWIN BRUNNE,CHAIRMAN - SUDBURY
PLAN TO ATTEND – EVERYONE WELCOME
“Seniors Helping Seniors – You’ve Got The Power”
For Carp information on membership, benefits, contact Darwin Brunne @
866-2145
Welcome to our new issue
of CARPAction Online! With so much going on now in the
public policy arena, and with so many exciting new
developments at CARP, we're increasing our
e-newsletters to two issues each month to help us keep
you fully informed and up to date. Stay tuned – and if
you like what you see, tell a friend!
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Welcome to our new issue
of CARPAction Online! With so much going on now in the
public policy arena, and with so many exciting new
developments at CARP, we're increasing our
e-newsletters to two issues each month to help us keep
you fully informed and up to date. Stay tuned – and if
you like what you see, tell a friend!
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Memorandum
To: CARP Sudbury Chapter Members
From: CARP Sudbury Board
Date: 5/20/2008
Re: Annual General Meeting, Luncheon & Entertainment
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CARP CHAPTER
CARP Sudbury AGM will be held on Wednesday, June 04 2008 @ 12 Noon at
the Howard Johnson Hotel, 50 Brady Street, Sudbury.
Guest Speaker will be His Worship Mayor John Rodriguez.
Topic: Seniors’ Issues, i.e. Seniors’ Housing, Tax Relief.
Election of Board Directors.
Entertainment by: Sudbury’s Rising Stars
Tickets are $13.00 each. Seating is limited so order A.S.A.P.
For tickets: Call Millie Facca 522-1947 OR Irene White 566-5686
OR
Email Irene White:
igwhite@sympatico.ca
Memorandum
To: CARP Sudbury Chapter Members
From: CARP Sudbury Board
Date: 5/9/2008
Re: P.E.T. Scan Lobby
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR LOCAL CHAPTER IN ITS LOBBYING EFFORTS TO MAKE
P.E.T. SCANS AVAILABLE FOR ALL CITIZENS OF ONTARIO.
THE ONTARIO OMBUDSMAN OFFICE IS NOW LOOKING INTO THIS ISSUE, AND IS
REQUESTING PERSONAL STORIES ABOUT A PERSON, OR PERSONS, WHO ARE
SERIOUSLY DISADVANTAGED BECAUSE OF THE AVAILABILITY OF FREE P.E.T. SCANS
IN OUR PROVINCE.
IF YOU KNOW OF SOMEONE IN THIS POSITION, PLEASE CONTACT:
JOANE DE VARENNES
OFFICE OF ONTARIO OMBUDSMAN
BELL TRINITY SQUARE
483 BAY ST. 10th FLOOR
SOUTH TOWER
TORONTO, ON M5G 2C9
PHONE: 1-800-263-1830
FAX: 1-866-863-2560 (toll free)
Email: info@ombudsman.on.ca
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CARP CHAPTER
May 9, 2008
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: CARP Sudbury Chapter Members
From: CARP Sudbury Board
Date: 5/12/2008
Re: Annual General Meeting & Luncheon
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CARP CHAPTER
CARP Sudbury AGM will be held on Wednesday, June 04 2008 @ 12 Noon at
the Howard Johnson Hotel, 50 Brady Street, Sudbury.
Guest Speaker will be His Worship Mayor John Rodriguez.
Topic: Seniors’ Issues, i.e. Seniors’ Housing, Tax Relief.
Election of Board Directors.
Tickets are $13.00 each.
Seating is limited so order A.S.A.P.
For tickets:
Call Millie Facca 522-1947 OR
Email Irene White
igwhite@sympatico.ca
THE VOICE FOR SENIORS - WE’VE GOT
THE POWER
Carp’s Mandate/Mission:
To promote/protect the rights & quality of life of Canadian Seniors. To
provide practical recommendations for issues it raises – through
advocacy, benefits, community & the dissemination of information, money
saving services & programs for the 50 plus.
PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE UPCOMING GENERAL MEETING OF THE GREATER
SUDBURY CHAPTER
THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2008 BEGINNING AT 2.00 P.M.
The meeting will take place at the Parkside Centre OACS (Former Older
Adult Centre)
140 Durham Street, Sudbury, Ontario
TOPICS FOR THE APRIL GENERAL MEETING INCLUDE:
“ONTARIO SENIORS SECRETARIAT” – Presented by Mr. Geoff Quirt, Assistant
Deputy Minister, Ministry Of Culture, Ontario
The presentation will center on the Ontario Seniors Secretariat & the
work they do advocating for seniors in Ontario. Reference will be made
to the latest budget proposals & what they did/didn’t contain as well as
questions & answers from the attendees.
“CARP UPDATES” - BY DARWIN BRUNNE,CHAIRMAN - SUDBURY
PLAN TO ATTEND – EVERYONE WELCOME
“Seniors Helping Seniors – You’ve Got The Power”
For Carp information on membership, benefits, contact
Darwin Brunne @ 866-2145
CARP
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Carp’s Mandate/Mission:
To promote/protect the rights & quality of life of Canadian Seniors. To
provide practical recommendations for issues it raises – through
advocacy, education, dissemination of information, money saving services
& programs for the 50 plus.
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PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE UPCOMING GENERAL MEETING OF THE GREATER SUDBURY
CHAPTER
THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2008
BEGINNING AT 2.00 P.M.
The meeting will take place at the Parkside Centre OACS (Former Older
Adult Centre)
140 Durham Street, Sudbury, Ontario
TOPICS FOR THE MARCH GENERAL MEETING INCLUDE:
“SCREENING FOR COLORECTAL CANCER – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW” – Presented by
Dr. Amanda Hey, MD, CCFP, FCFP, Clinical Lead, Preventative Oncology &
Screening, Sudbury Regional Hospital, Regional Cancer Program. In 2007,
an estimated 7,800 Ontarians were diagnosed with colorectal cancer &
3,250 will die from the disease. Ontario is one of the highest & is the
second leading cause of death. Early detection, colorectal can be cured.
Colon Cancer Check is a new province wide screening program – learn
about the early detection methods.
“GIVE UP PAIN – LEARN HOW TO CONTROL YOUR PAIN WITH OUT DRUGS”
- Presentation/video by Dan Brooks pertaining to healing oneself without
drugs.
“CARP UPDATES” - BY DARWIN BRUNNE,CHAIRMAN - SUDBURY
PLAN TO ATTEND – EVERYONE WELCOME
“Seniors Helping Seniors – You’ve Got The Power”
For Carp information on membership, benefits, contact Darwin Brunne @
866-2145
2/1/2008
WHAT IS POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY (P.E.T.) ?
- Positron Emission Tomagraphy is an advanced technology that is safer
and more powerful in diagnosing cancerous cells in the body, than any
other known diagnostic test.
- PET is a test that uses a special camera and special test medicine
(radioactive tracer) to look at all organs of the body. PET is an
advanced cancer scanner that images the metabolic function of your body
and the cancer. This is extremely valuable information that can
potentially save your life!
- All other cancer scanners such as CT. MRI, Mammogram, X-Ray, and
Ultrasound only take a picture of the structure (anatomical) locations
of your cancer. Unlike PET Scan, these cancer scanners cannot determine
if a suspicious tumor is cancer or not.
- A PET Scan will scan your whole body for cancer, show if you have a
suspicious tumor, whether it is cancer or not, show if your cancer has
spread anywhere else in your body, and provides proof that your cancer
treatment has been effective, and monitors your body for cancer
recurrence.
- PET is done to study the brain's blood flow and metabolic activity. It
will help a doctor find nervous system problems, such as Alzheimers
disease, Parkinson's disease, mutiple sclerosis, transient ischematic
attack, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Huntington's disease,
stroke, schizophrenia and elipesy of the brain.
- PET will find some cancers, especially of the breast, brain, lung,
colon, prostate or lymphoma.In its early stages, cancer may show up more
clearly on a Pet Scan than on a CT scan or an MRI. It helps a doctor to
chose the best treatment for cancer, and determine whether surgery can
be done to remove the tumor.
- PET can find blood flow to the heart, which may be able to determine
cornary artery disease. It can find damaged heart tissue, especially
after a heart attack. It will help choose the best treatment for a
person with heart disease, such as coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
- Pet Scan will eventually replace many of existing diagnostics such as
CT and MRI once doctors are familiar with the use and positive results
from this diagnostic.
- Over 90% of the world wide use for PET is now used in the
investigation and management of cancer and is the accepted world wide
standard diagnostic for cancer patients.
- The Province of Ontario believes that the diagnostic is still
experimental, and does not fund PET Scans for it's citizens. The
Canadian Association of Nuclear Medicine has determined that the current
tests of the Ministry Of Health are unethical, and the MOH is fully
aware of their concern. Quebec, on the other hand has an average of 209
scans per 100,000 population and are expanding the use of PET. All other
provinces are in the process of funding PET Scans. It is unacceptable
that this technology is not funded and available to all Ontario
citizens.
- It is now generally accepted that 60-80% of residents have some form
of cognitive impairment. In 2005, 140,000 Ontarians had Alzheimers
disease or related dimentia.The number is expected to double to 307,000,
in next 25 years. ( Alzheimer Society of Ontario, Position Paper on Casa
Verde Recommendations, Sept.2005).In an earlier study conducted by Price
Waterhouse Coopers in 2001, 53% of Ontario's LTC residents were
diagnosed with Alzheimer/dimentia. Implementation of PET scans will
enable early detection of the disease and outcomes will be better,
thereby reducing number of patients in LTC.
- The people of Ontario have for many years donated funds for the
purpose of eliminating the significant loss of life related to cancer!
When a technology has proven to better effect the outcome of the
diagnose of this scourge, and other diseases, citizens expect that the
government will implement the use of equipment or drugs, that will
alleviate the problem. The current government's failure to act in the
face of irrefutable evidence is unprecedented, and will surely affect
the future donations to cancer research and others, as well as undermine
the confidence of the Liberals to act in our best interests.
- The Province of Ontario must immediately make the PET Scan available
to all citizens and provide the neccessary funding to hospitals for
equipment and cost of the scans. Last year the Province had a surplus of
$2.3 billion, and we urge the government to immediately fund PET Scans
and to finance the purchase of PET Scan equipment and strategically
placed Cyclotrons at all major hospitals. In particular, NorthEastern
Ontario with it's unusually high incidents of cancer, require this
diagnostic in the Sudbury Regional Hospital in conjunction with the
current construction phase.
Information and Resources:
- Letter from Dr. David Webster,MD, FRCPC, Medical Director, Nuclear
Medicine, Sudbury Regional Hospital
- WEB MD http://www.webmd.com
- Science Daily
http://www.sciencedaily.com
- TRIUMF Positron Emission Emission Tomography
http://www.triumf.ca/welcome/petscan.html
- Medisys Health Group Private CT Scan in Montreal
http://www.medisys.ca/medical-imaging/ct-scan.html
- Nuclear Medicine www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info.cfm?pg=Pet&bhcp=1
- CareImaging PET Scan Clinic
www.careimaging.com/adwords-cancer.html?gelid=CNi9rJrRo
- YOU STAYING YOUNG: The Owner's Manual For Extending Your Warranty
Authors - Dr. Michael F. Roizen, M.D. and Dr. Mehmet C. Oz, M.D.
#1 on New York Times Bestsellers List
Quote from "You Staying Young", page 27
- "While many diseases and conditions have genetic elements to them,
memory conditions have some of the strongest genetic indicators. For
example, a PET (positron-emission tomography) scan, which records images
of the brain as it functions, reveals evidence of early Alzheimer's when
it identifies that the brain is misusing energy. This abnormality is
caused by illness of the mitochondria which is genetically determined.
But the truth is that even if your genes have decided to give you a life
of serious forgetfulness, you do have the ability to control these genes
so your mind is strong, your brain functions at full power, and you
remember everything from the crucial details of your life to whether or
not you turned off the oven -- even when your birthday candles reach
triple digits."
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The Board Needs Your Help
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For all 4000+ Members
IMPORTANT NEWSLETTER
CONTAINS INFO ON THE START OF OUR LOBBYING EFFORTS FOR
P.E.T. SCAN AT SUDBURY LAURENTIAN HOSPITAL
DATE: WED. MARCH 12/08
LOCATION: MARGUERITE LOUGHEED CENTRE
ADDRESS: ALBERT ST.
TIME: 1:00 – 4:00 P.M.
R.S.V.P.
IRENE WHITE 566-5686
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CARP SUDBURY CHAPTER –
FOR THE FIFTY- PLUS
NOTICE OF GENERAL MEETING
THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2008
2:00 P.M.
PARKSIDE OLDER ADULT CENTRE
(in YMCA Building , Durham St.)
PROGRAM: “DRIVEWISE”
(Driver Safety Program for seniors presented by Sudbury Police. An
excellent video followed by Question Period)
DOOR PRIZES & 50/50 DRAW
PRIOR TO THE MEETING, YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO A SOUP AND SANDWICH
IN THE CAFETERIA (COST: $3.50)
ENTERTAINMENT
12 NOON – 1:30 P.M.
SEE YOU THERE NEXT THURSDAY!
THE VOICE FOR SENIORS - WE’VE GOT THE POWER
Carp’s Mandate/Mission:
To promote/protect the
rights & quality of life of Canadian Seniors. To provide practical
recommendations for issues it raises – through advocacy, education,
dissemination of information, money saving services & programs for the
50 plus.
PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE UPCOMING
GENERAL MEETING OF THE GREATER SUDBURY CHAPTER
THURSDAY, JANUARY 31,
2008 BEGINNING AT 2.00 P.M.
The meeting will take place at the Parkside Centre OACS (Former
Older Adult Centre)
140 Durham Street, Sudbury, Ontario
TOPICS FOR THE JANUARY GENERAL MEETING INCLUDE:
“DRIVE WISE SEMINAR” – Presented by Constable’s Robert Brunette &
Linda Burns of The Greater Sudbury Police Services in conjunction with
CARP Sudbury.
The Drive Wise program is a refresher seminar for seniors. Driving is a
matter of freedom, independence & mobility for seniors & focuses on
conditions that effect driving ability due to age or illness. Old age
does not reduce driving skills but one must monitor their driving skills
& Drive Wise shows you how.
“CARP UPDATES” - BY DARWIN
BRUNNE,CHAIRMAN - SUDBURY
PLAN TO ATTEND – EVERYONE WELCOME
Join us for a pre-meeting soup/sandwich commencing
at 12.30 P.M. @ The Parkside
“Seniors Helping Seniors – You’ve Got The Power”
For Carp information on membership, benefits, contact Darwin Brunne @
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Stories & Articles
Politicians, media, advertisers don’t pay enough attention
to 50+
While the 50+ population is the largest and most
affluent demographic segment of Canadian society, its
influence is not equal to its size, according to a CARP Action
Online survey.
While the 50+ population is the largest and most affluent
demographic segment of Canadian society, its influence is not
equal to its size. That’s the view of more than 1,800 CARP
ACTION ONLINE readers who participated in last month’s poll.
The results were very definitive:
• 91 per cent somewhat or strongly agreed that politicians
do not pay enough attention to the concerns of the 50+ segment
• 51 per cent somewhat or strongly believed that the media
doesn’t accurately reflect what Boomers and seniors are really
like
• 62 per cent somewhat or strongly felt they couldn’t find
programming on radio and TV that appealed to their interests
• 69 per cent somewhat or strongly believed advertisers and
marketers didn’t seem interested in attracting their business
• 85 per cent somewhat or strongly believed that too many
people in society assume seniors are helpless and don’t have
much to contribute
The results are particularly interesting, given the latest
Statistics Canada report showing the 50+ segment continuing to
grow in size and importance. For details of that report
click here.
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Stories & Articles
CARP on the hill: Productivity and older workers
Article By: Bill
Gleberzon and Judy Cutler, co-directors of Government
Relations
CARP pushes to abolish Mandatory Retirement in
federally regulated industries.
This October CARP will present its recommendations for the
next Federal Budget. A Brief is presented to the House of
Commons Standing Committee on Finance with a 5 minute
in-person resume of the main points in the Brief. This is
followed by a Q-and A between the members of the Committee and
presenters like CARP.
Last year several of CARP’s suggestions were forwarded to
the Minister of Finance with the Committee’s endorsement.
Pension splitting, a campaign ably led by CARP Georgian Bay
Chair Dan Braniff, and CARP’s proposal to restore the age at
which RRSPs have to be converted to RRIFs from 69 to 71 were
both included in the 2007 federal Budget.
A third proposal to unlock 100% of Locked-In Funds which
are federally regulated was also accepted by the Committee
but, unfortunately, not by the Minister. Nor was CARP’s advice
to protect RRSPS and RRIFS from creditors in case of a
bankruptcy adopted by either the Committee or the Minister.
Both of these items will be included in CARP’s Brief on the
2008 Budget. As will our advice to abolish Mandatory
Retirement in federally regulated industries such as
transportation, communications and banking, which was also
passed over by both the Committee and the Minister. (As noted
in another article in this e-newsletter, abolishing Mandatory
Retirement is one of CARP’s recommended “Lucky 7 Priorities”
for Ottawa to adopt.)
Ironically, in each of the last five or so consultations on
the federal budget, the government has sought input on how to
sustain productivity. Meanwhile it persists in ignoring the
one step – abolishing Mandatory retirement -- that could
provide a solution to the productivity quandary, even though
it has established an Expert Committee on Older Workers which
is touring the country.
Productivity, employment and consumption are inseparably
linked. But employment is in danger and if falters so will the
two elements of this triad.
A recently published Report by Statistics Canada on “The
2006 Census: Portrait of the Canadian Population in 2006 by
Age and Sex: National Portrait,” confirmed what CARP has been
saying for many years. Over the next 20 years, more and more
Baby Boomers and their vanguard, the World War Two Babies,
will reach the current age of retirement – 65. In fact,
finding employees is already a challenge for many businesses
and occupations. This situation will intensify by 2030 when
one in four Canadians will be 65plus. The problem is that
there are not enough young people to replace them. And
immigration alone will not fill the employment gap.
However, persuading older workers to remain in the work
force will ease the problem. But this cannot be accomplished
without removing the obstacle of Mandatory Retirement. But
Mandatory Retirement must not be replaced by mandatory
employment, for example, by raising the age at which employees
can access public and private pensions.
The intense backlash by seniors when the federal
government’s attempted to tamper with the Old Age Security,
which is received by all individuals when they turn 65 plus,
by replacing it with a family benefit called “the Senior
Benefit” must not be forgotten. (CARP played a leading role in
having the “Senior Benefit” retracted and would rise to the
occasion again if circumstances made it necessary to do so.)
Those seniors were not War Babies or Baby Boomers who possess
a strong sense of their entitlements and are accustomed to
having society dance to their tune. They have always been
vocal and unafraid to voice their expectations. They will form
a formidable bloc, which may translate into great voting
power.
Any notions of stirring up intergenerational conflict are
dispelled by the recent Angus Reid Survey on “The Perceptions
of Aging,” which found that “Canadians value seniors . . . .
76 per cent do not think seniors are a burden on younger
generations.”
The decision to continue working must remain a matter of
individual choice, based on ability, never age. As noted, CARP
is adamantly opposed to any and all policies that mandate or
force older employees to remain in the workforce. Rather they
must retain the option to retire before, at or after 65. The
“carrot “of persuasion should be used rather than the “stick”
of coercion.
Companies must provide incentives such as: • benefits and
corporate pensions;
• innovative approaches to compensation;
• phased retirement;
• flexible hours;
• training, re-training and upgrading for new technologies;
* opportunities for promotion and transfer;
• meaningful jobs including mentoring and coaching other
workers. (See, Professor Marjorie Armstrong-Stassen,
“Encouraging Retirees to Return to the Workforce,” HR, Human
Resources Planning, (2006; 29.4) pp. 38-43.)
Ottawa must enable older workers who remain in the work
force to:
* continue contributing to CPP without having to stop work
and with an increased CPP payout;
• retain the current ages to receive Old Age Security,
Guaranteed Income Supplement and CPP;
• create an environment of respect for older workers; *
allow for a band of income above the Low Income Cut-Off line
for recipients of Guaranteed Income Supplement without any
adverse impact of that pension or any other benefits earmarked
federally, provincially or territorially for “low income”
seniors.
Before the Court Challenges Program was shut down by the
present government, it funded CARP’s development of a
constitutional case against Mandatory Retirement. The law firm
of bakerlaw was hired to undertake the study, which has been
completed.
CARP wrote to Prime Minister Harper requesting that he live
up to his campaign promise to abolish Mandatory Retirement. No
response has yet been received from his office. We are now
deciding on next steps in the process such as going to court
on this issue.
When the question of abolishing Mandatory Retirement was
last brought before the Supreme Court in 1992, it found that
the policy reflected “acceptable discrimination.” However
times have changed since then. For example, Antonio Lamer,
former Chief Justices of the Supreme Court, subsequently
publicly stated that the decision was a mistake. And, of
course, awareness of the need to retain older workers has
become much more acute.
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Canadians living longer than ever
Article By: Cynthia Ross
Cravit
An increasing life expectancy is creating more
centenarians than ever before.
Canada's population is aging fast – and it will get even
older, according to the latest census numbers.
Nearly one of every three Canadians is a baby boomer, with
the oldest of them more than 60 and the youngest no longer in
their thirties. The country’s fastest growing demographic is
the 55 - 64 age group. This represents 3.7 million people – a
28 per cent rise from five years ago.
The census also reports a record 4.3 million seniors – or 1
out of 7 Canadians. And the ranks of those 80 and over passed
the 1-million mark for the first time between 2001 and 2006.
This represents a 25 per cent increase from 2001.
The vast majority – more than two-thirds – of people over
80 are women.
The centenarian club
The number of people aged 100 or over also rose
sharply. The number of centenarians jumped about 22 per cent
from 2001 and 50 per cent from 1996. There are currently about
4,635 people over the age of 100 in the country, the report
stated.
By 2031, it is estimated the country will have 14,000
people centenarians.
Will you live until 100?
Centenarians have some characteristics in common,
according to the Boston University School of Medicine's
New England Centenarian Study.
• Few centenarians are obese. In the case of men, they are
nearly always lean.
• A substantial smoking history is rare.
• Centenarians are better able to handle stress.
• Many (30 per cent) experience no significant changes in
their thinking abilities, disproving the expectation by many
that all centenarians would be demented.
• Many centenarian women gave birth after the age of 35 and
even 40. A woman who naturally has a child after the age of 40
has a 4-times greater chance of living to 100 compared to
women who do not. (Bearing a child in one's forties may
indicate that the woman's reproductive system is aging slowly
and that the rest of her body is as well.)
• At least 50 per cent of centenarians have first-degree
relatives and/or grandparents who also achieve very old age,
and many have exceptionally old siblings.
• Many of the children of centenarians (age range of 65 to 82
years) appear to be following in their parents' footsteps with
marked delays in cardiovascular disease, diabetes and overall
mortality.
7 tips for aging well*
While good genes can help you live a longer life, a healthy
lifestyle is also important, medical experts say. Here are 7
tips for healthy aging.
Eat well. A number of studies have shown that a
healthy diet can help you live longer and better. Select foods
that are nutrient dense, meaning they have lots of essential
nutrients in proportion to their calories. These would include
whole grains, fresh vegetables and fruits and legumes.
Keep physically active. Try to exercise for at
least 30 minutes most days of the week. The benefits are many:
weight control, improved blood circulation, increased muscle
mass, greater flexibility, more endurance and improved
balance.
Use sun protection. Sun exposure is responsible
not only for much of the skin damage associated with aging,
but it puts you at risk for skin cancer.
Limit alcohol. Women who take more than drink a
day put themselves at increased risk of cardiovascular
diseases, some cancers and liver and pancreatic diseases.
Alcohol can weaken your immune system, affect your cognitive
abilities and increase your risk of falling.
Avoid tobacco use. Smoking is linked to various
cancers, as well as to high blood pressure, heart disease,
stroke and lung disease.
Stay socially connected and intellectually curious.
Having strong ties to family and friends can reduce stress and
keep you healthier. Give your brain a work-out with classes,
hobbies, reading and other mind-challenging activities to
better maintain your memory.
Get regular medical exams and preventive health
screenings. Many diseases are treatable when detected
early.
*The Mayo Clinic
Calculate your life expectancy
How long can you expect to live? The Life Expectancy
Calculator on Livingto100.com is based on findings from
various studies of centenarians and other longevity research.
To use the calculator,
click
here. (This site has been named twice as one of
USA Today's Hottest Sites.) For a Canadian version,
click here.
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Advocacy: CARP’s “Lucky 7” Political Priorities
Article By: Bill
Gleberzon and Judy Cutler, co-directors of Government
Relations
CARP suggests that Prime Minister Harper seriously
consider adopting our “lucky 7” proposed priorities to enhance
the quality of life for older Canadians.
When Prime Minister Harper assumed power he based his
government’s agenda on five priorities. He has accomplished
most of them and now he’s casting around for new ones. CARP
suggests that he seriously consider adopting our “lucky 7”
proposed priorities to enhance the quality of life for older
Canadians. As a non-partisan association, CARP offers our
priorities to all other parties, whether in power or in
opposition.
1. A health care system that is
patient-outcome-based, including pan-Canadian home care
funding that encompasses chronic and community/continuing
care, greater financial assistance to informal/unpaid
caregivers, service standards and accountability.
The nature of the Canadian health care system has changed
since the Canada Health Act was adopted over twenty years ago.
At that time, home care was on the periphery of the health
care system and focused on the care of frail seniors at home.
Since the 1990s, home care has moved to the centre of the
health care system. Ottawa’s policy is to provide funding to
the provinces and territories to get people out of hospitals
as soon as possible (“quicker and sicker”). More and more
Canadians, including seniors, are being cared for at home in
the post-acute phase of their recovery. They prefer to recover
in their own home rather than in a hospital.
Currently Ottawa’s funding for home care only covers
post-acute care. However it must be extended to include
chronic care as well as non-medical care (that is, community
or continuing care) such as meals on wheels, wheels to
meals/congregate dining, friendly visiting, homemakers and the
like. Health care in general and home care in particular must
be designed to meet the needs of patients. This, in turn, will
lead to better patient outcomes which must be the principal
mission and mandate of Canada’s health care system.
The current home care policy is based on having someone
living in the sick person’s home or close-by to take care of
them – a spouse or partner, children, siblings, other
relatives, friends and neighbours. In fact, it is estimated
that these so-called “informal” caregivers (so called because
they are not paid for their services) provide 70 to 80 per
cent of care in the home; the majority of them are women...
There are over 3 million caregivers in Canada (themselves
rapidly aging – 36% are over 70) who are on call often on a
24/7 basis. Many have been providing care for more than 10
years. Their role is highly demanding. Studies show that
caregivers experience a sense of burden and an estimated 46
percent are clinically depressed. Up to half of the informal
(that is, unpaid) caregivers caring for someone with
Alzheimer’s disease develop significant psychological distress
themselves.
These caregivers save the health care system $5 billion
annually and are equivalent to the work of over 276,000 full
time employees. Without them, the home care system would
collapse.
The previous government was apparently prepared to earmark
$2 billion for respite for these caregivers – a policy that
should be adopted as a priority by whichever party is in
power. Ottawa should also provide funding for re-training for
those who have to or want to re-enter the workforce after
their caregiving time is completed.
2. Mental health and illness and aging in
conjunction with the new mental health commission of Canada
There are three aspects to seniors’ mental health: mental
illness, the aging of the population with a mental illness and
promoting mental well-being. Each requires appropriate proper
attention and funding.
Under the leadership of Senator Michael Kirby Canada has
joined the other G8 countries with the creation of the Mental
Health Commission of Canada. Appointed Chair of the
Commission, Mr. Kirby set five priorities for the group,
stigma reduction, creation of a knowledge exchange centre,
aboriginal mental health, children's mental health and
workplace mental health. He has now also added seniors’ mental
health to the Commission’s agenda.
One in five Canadians will be diagnosed with a mental
illness at some time in their lives regardless of age. Other
than dementia (including Alzheimer's disease which affects at
least 8 percent of seniors over the age of 65 and over 35
percent over the age of 85) and delirium, the prevalence of
most mental disorders among seniors is similar to other age
groups.
Of the top 10 diagnoses for seniors by office-based
physicians, mental disorders rank seventh. Yet, this ranking
may actually be higher since clinical depression in seniors is
often more difficult to recognize and therefore tends to be
under diagnosed.
Clinical depression is also often dismissed as simply a
by-product of the aging process, which is not true. Among
Canadian seniors living in the community, approximately 10 to
15 percent exhibit depressive symptoms. For seniors living in
long-term care facilities (about 7 percent of seniors), the
prevalence rate of depression – varying in degrees of severity
-- is estimated to be as high as 50 percent. Recent studies
suggest that the prevalence rates of all mental disorders
among nursing home residents are between 80% and 90%.
It is also estimated that the number of Canadians with
dementia will rise to 592,000 by 2021. By 2031, over 750,000
Canadians will have Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
By 2041 there could be between 164,000 to 338,000 residents in
long term care facilities with mental disorders. Without
minimizing the potential impact of these projections, they
must be put in the demographic context that by 2030, 1 in 4
Canadians will be over 65.
As the population ages, dementia may be one of Canada’s
greatest public health challenges. It will impact on
caregivers, service providers and families. At the same time,
it must not be forgotten that progress in research on
understanding the causes, control and even cure of dementias
is advancing rapidly. New techniques and medications for
treatments are – and will continue -- to be developed. (For
the preceding three paragraphs see, Canadian Coalition for
Seniors' Mental Health (CCSMH) at www.ccsmh.ca)
For Canadian of all ages, including seniors, with mental
disorders, the challenges of aging can be even more difficult
and complex as they face a multitude of mental and physical
issues that accompany the aging process. The graduation of
more geriatricians and better training of other doctors must
become a priority to properly deal with these realities.
On the other hand, promoting good mental health must be
recognized as a priority in policy development and caring for
seniors and must be properly funded by Ottawa, the provinces
and territories. Good mental health encompasses control over
one’s life and the ability to interact positively with others,
which, in turn, positively affect overall health, quality of
life and the utilization of health care services.
3. Environment health and safety
The environment, whether climate change, unhealthy air or
poor water quality, must be addressed by all levels of
government, with the federal government assuming leadership.
In 2000, CARP with the support of Environment Canada
mounted a National Forum on The Environment, focusing on Clean
Air. The impact of poor quality air was most profound on
children and seniors. In all, 16,000 premature deaths each
year across Canada were attributed to air pollution. According
to a study by the Ontario Medical Association, $1 billion in
direct costs were incurred for illnesses due to air pollution
in Ontario alone. The situation has worsened in the ensuing
seven years.
Our Report recommended that reducing the amount of sulfur
in gasoline to 30 parts per million could prevent 60,000
asthma days in Toronto alone. It was doable then; it is even
more doable today. This is only one of many reforms that must
be instituted, even if by federal law, to make contemporary
life healthier and more bearable. (See Clean Air: CARP’s
National Forum on the Environment Report and Recommendations
(November 2000). While this National Forum and Report focused
on clean air, it is imperative that the pollution of water and
land also be addressed.
In June of this year, CARP’s National Roundtable on Seniors
as Partners in Environmental Emergencies in conjunction with
the Public Health Agency of Canada and Help the Aged (Canada)
focused on environment and safety. The Report and
Recommendations of the Roundtable will be released in October.
It can assist Ottawa as it develops its plans for dealing with
environmental disasters by tapping into active seniors as
human resources as well as identifying and assisting frail
seniors.
4. Promotion of active and healthy living
Governments are recognizing the importance of promoting
active and healthy living among all segments of the
population, including seniors. But more concerted programs and
services are required.
Today’s seniors can look forward to enjoying many years of
relatively good health and a longer life span than ever
before. But incentives to adopt a healthier and more active
life style can help too – such as tax credits for joining a
health club, giving up smoking or adopting a nutritious diet
to overcome obesity, which has reached epidemic proportions
among all age groups.
Increased funding for seniors centres is necessary to
attract more seniors (by increased programs and
accessibility). It is also essential to encourage seniors to
maintain spiritual, emotional, mental, physical and social
participation in society by overcoming isolation.
Ottawa must also recognize that “the determinants of
health” such as affordable housing, transportation, adequate
income, nutrition and well-being are integral to active and
healthy living.
5. Minimum standards of income
In July 2007, Decima Research published the results of a
poll it had taken among seniors. About one-third of the
respondents expressed fear that they were going to outlive
their money. To CARP, this unfortunately was not news. We’ve
heard this from many of our members for many years and we have
shared this concern with Ottawa. Nevertheless, this
confirmation of CARP’s views on this matter should serve as a
wakeup call for Governments. While seniors may not want to
become dependent on government’s support, circumstances of
daily living may limit their personal choices.
By coincidence over one-third of today’s seniors receive
Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) because they have “low
incomes” – that is, incomes defined by the federal government
as being “low income” because they are below the Low Income
Cut-Off Line (LICO), which fluctuates according to the size of
the community they live in.
Ottawa must initiate a comprehensive review of the LICO and
GIS.
For example, is the LICO truly reflective of our current
cost of living? And by the way, is the CPI -- which excludes
“volatile” item like food and gasoline – on which the LICO is
based a valid standard to use? Especially since Statistics
Canada has admitted that it has underestimated the CPI over
the last 5 years.
Moreover GIS needs a major overhaul in regard to the amount
paid out and especially its 50 percent clawback if some funds
over the LICO are received. Indeed, CARP has urged that
GIS-recipients should be allowed to receive $4,000-$5,000
above the LICO without initiating a clawback or other negative
impacts. Such a policy may encourage low income seniors to
remain in the workforce at a time when governments, businesses
and society are becoming keenly aware of the need to persuade
older Canadians to remain in the workforce. If they chose not
to remain in the workforce, an allowable band of income above
the LICO would enable them to live out their retirement years
in dignity.
6. Retirement security
Ottawa must institute a comprehensive review of the public
and private pension systems, starting with the Pension
Benefits Act and income tax laws and regulations regarding
retirement income. Many of the regulations within these laws
are outdated and need to be brought into the twenty-first
century. For example, RRSPs and RRIFs must be protected
against creditors in cases of personal bankruptcies because
losing these retirement savings are an unwarranted long-term
response to a short-term situation. Locked-In Funds should be
unlocked 100% in every federal and provincial jurisdiction and
be more justly treated in regard to taxation. Corporate and
occupational pensions should be protected against insolvency.
A single national securities regulator should be created to
protect investors wherever they live regardless of which stock
market they invest in. The hidden fees and other practices in
the mutual fund industry need thorough review.
Public pensions also require thorough public examination.
The amount of Old Age Security (OAS) should be increased to
meet the real cost of living. Also the practice of withholding
taxes at source (the so-called clawback) as well as the
threshold at which they are withheld should be made optional.
Whether unmarried, widowed or divorced, single women are
four times as likely to be left without or have inadequate
pensions as are men in any of the same situations. In part
this occurs because women spend almost half the time in the
paid work force compared to their male counterpart (27 versus
40 years). Whether working less time or the same amount of
time, women still generally get paid less as men for
comparable work and consequently earn almost half the
retirement income as men. Living longer compounds their
retirement circumstances. Increasing the amount of OAS would
be one way to assist the income inequities and disadvantages
faced by single women – and men -- who cannot benefit from the
government’s new pension splitting policy.
Similarly, the amount of Canada Pension should be increased
and other reforms instituted -- (see priority # 7 below) which
may encourage older people to remain in the workforce. CPP
benefits for disabilities and funerals should be increased to
meet real cost since the CPP investment fund certainly has
sufficient depth, being solvent for the next 75 years and
beyond according to the Chief Actuary of Canada. Some estimate
that as many as forty percent of employees are not covered by
employment related pension plans. A national contributory
pension plan, similar to the Canada Pension Plan/Quebec
Pension Plan, which CARP had supported, could solve this
problem.
7. Abolition of mandatory retirement in federally
regulated industries
Ottawa should abolish mandatory retirement in federally
regulated industries such as transportation, communications
and banking as the primary first step in encouraging older
workers to remain in the work force. This can be done by
simply extending protection in the workplace under the
Canadian Human Rights Code beyond age 64.
Businesses and governments are becoming more aware that
Canada is facing a shortage of labour as the workforce ages
and retires. (Ottawa has established an Expert Panel on Older
Workers to study this issue.) There are not enough people to
replace them. And immigration alone will not fill the gap.
Persuading older workers to remain in the workforce is a major
way to resolve this challenge.
So for Ottawa to adopt CARP’s “Lucky 7” priorities makes
good sense politically, socially, and economically.
© Copyright 2007 CARP.ca
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