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UX design
fromMedium
4 hours ago

How AI may reshape elderly care

AI has the potential to assist caregivers of older adults and those with dementia, but ethical considerations and design challenges must be addressed.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 hours ago

If your to-do list has gotten out of control, put 'throw an admin party' at the top | CBC Radio

Admin parties are the modern equivalent of a barn-raising, where friends gather to tackle their to-do lists together, making the process enjoyable and productive.
Podcast
Social justice
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 hours ago

Abuse survivors unsatisfied after human rights tribunal settlement comes with NDA | CBC News

A woman alleges gender discrimination by York Regional Police, claiming they mishandled her report of historical sexual abuse.
#ontario
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 hours ago
Canada news

Want to take advantage of Ontario's new HST rebate? Here's what you need to know | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago
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Ontario proposes legislation to change medical residency requirements for international graduates | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago
Canada news

Ford promises no more improper inmate releases after over 150 let out of Ontario jails | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago
Canada news

'We're not going to reverse': Ontario premier, health minister defend supervised consumption site closures | CBC News

Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 hours ago

Want to take advantage of Ontario's new HST rebate? Here's what you need to know | CBC News

Ontario plans to remove HST on new homes for one year to aid homeownership and construction.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago

Ontario proposes legislation to change medical residency requirements for international graduates | CBC News

Ontario is prioritizing medical residency positions for applicants with a connection to the province through new legislation.
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago
Canada news

Ford promises no more improper inmate releases after over 150 let out of Ontario jails | CBC News

Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Ontario expanding open alcohol consumption in provincial parks | CBC News

Ontarians can now drink alcohol in more areas of provincial parks, expanding the Ford government's relaxed alcohol regulations.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago

'We're not going to reverse': Ontario premier, health minister defend supervised consumption site closures | CBC News

Ontario will not reverse the decision to close supervised drug consumption sites despite concerns from former mayors and advocates.
Healthcare
fromwww.housingwire.com
16 hours ago

Lawmakers target retirement gaps facing family caregivers

Bipartisan legislation aims to enhance retirement savings for unpaid family caregivers through modified account rules and tax credits.
Mental health
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Loneliness in older adults can often lead to memory impairment

Age is the primary factor affecting memory decline, with significant drops after 75 and more pronounced after 85.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The Guardian view on social care shortages: housing charities could help England's hidden children' | Editorial

Attention to vulnerable children is crucial as failures in social care reflect poorly on society and can cause long-term harm.
#caregiving
#toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago
Toronto startup

Toronto tenants launch new citywide union amid ongoing rent crisis and affordability concerns | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago
Canada news

Baby dies after being found unresponsive in back of car in Toronto, police say | CBC News

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fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Toronto Board of Health extends pilot program helping unhoused people in downtown core | CBC News

The Toronto Board of Health extended the CORE pilot program to aid unhoused individuals with health and social services for 18 months.
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago
Toronto startup

Toronto tenants launch new citywide union amid ongoing rent crisis and affordability concerns | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago
Canada news

Baby dies after being found unresponsive in back of car in Toronto, police say | CBC News

Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Toronto Board of Health extends pilot program helping unhoused people in downtown core | CBC News

The Toronto Board of Health extended the CORE pilot program to aid unhoused individuals with health and social services for 18 months.
Psychology
fromMail Online
5 days ago

The exact age you're considered 'old', revealed - so, are you past it?

Old age is perceived to begin at 69 according to a new survey of British adults.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

I'm 66 and the woman at the pharmacy called me "sweetie" yesterday while handing me my medication and I nearly broke down in the parking lot - not because it was patronizing but because it was the warmest thing anyone had said to me in weeks, and when a stranger's automatic kindness is the closest thing to tenderness in your life, you start to understand a kind of loneliness that doesn't have a name but has an address and you're living in it - Silicon Canals

Modern loneliness intensifies with age as personal connections diminish, leading to feelings of isolation and longing for genuine human interaction.
Public health
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago

Inside a HART Hub: Is the replacement to drug injection sites working? | CBC News

Recent changes to drug services in Regent Park have led to increased overdoses and client abandonment, as supervised consumption sites have been closed.
Brooklyn
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Ontario pastor charged with fraud after York Region homelessness prevention program targeted: police | CBC News

A pastor is accused of leading a fraud scheme targeting a homelessness prevention program in York Region, involving nearly $100,000 in fraudulent claims.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

We asked Canada's premiers if they fly private. Here's what they said | CBC News

Doug Ford reversed the decision to purchase a private jet, citing public disapproval and a perceived double standard among other premiers.
Healthcare
fromCity Limits
1 day ago

Opinion: Medicaid-Funded Care Saves and Rebuilds Lives

Medicaid reductions threaten access to essential health care for those living with or at risk for HIV, impacting thousands of individuals.
Cancer
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

His mother died of cancer, then cancer took his wife. Last year, he faced his own diagnosis | CBC News

Cancer has profoundly impacted Jason Ellis's life, affecting both his mother and wife, and now he faces his own diagnosis.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

The forgotten generation isn't the young people struggling to find their place in the world - it's the retirees sitting in fully paid-off houses with lifetimes of experience, waiting for a phone call that the modern world no longer knows it's supposed to make - Silicon Canals

Older adults possess valuable experience but are often overlooked and isolated in contemporary society.
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

Immigrant seniors are losing medicare coverage despite paying for it

Rosa María Carranza, who has dedicated over three decades to child development, faces disenrollment from Medicare due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which affects lawfully present immigrants.
East Bay (California)
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Warning issued over precarious' state of long-term adult social care in England

The Independent provides critical journalism on pressing issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
Healthcare
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Revealed: Children among nearly 200 patients kept in hospital last year because they had no home to go to

Delayed discharges in hospitals increased from 148 to 191 patients due to homelessness and lack of proper step-down care.
SF parents
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

'The HSE take for granted that family members will care for disabled adults when we're gone' - ageing carers decry lack of supports

Parents of adult children with disabilities fear inadequate care options as they age.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

Preserving farmland, strengthening food security: Why the Greenbelt matters

Ontario's agriculture sector must diversify and reduce reliance on U.S. trade to enhance self-reliance and capitalize on local production opportunities.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

These Ontario researchers are using virtual reality gaming to help older adults with dementia stay fit | CBC News

"For the ones who are confined in certain spaces or cannot do it independently, this is a great opportunity to transport them to a different reality from the ones that they are currently living in while keeping them active," Munoz told CBC Hamilton from his lab on Laurier's Brantford campus.
Medicine
Social justice
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Majority of carers don't receive dementia training when first looking after elderly

Over half of adult social care staff start without dementia training, raising concerns about care quality for vulnerable adults.
#housing-crisis
LA real estate
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

65, single, seeking a roommate: More seniors are being priced out of living alone

Older adults increasingly share homes due to rising housing costs, with a significant increase in those aged 65 and over seeking roommates.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

As eviction looms, this Oshawa man's family is desperate to keep him from becoming homeless | CBC News

LA real estate
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

65, single, seeking a roommate: More seniors are being priced out of living alone

Older adults increasingly share homes due to rising housing costs, with a significant increase in those aged 65 and over seeking roommates.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

As eviction looms, this Oshawa man's family is desperate to keep him from becoming homeless | CBC News

Canada news
fromThe Walrus
5 days ago

$28,600 a Year: What the Average Older Canadian Woman Lives On | The Walrus

The gender pension gap in Canada persists despite improvements in retirement income for many Canadians over the past fifty years.
Healthcare
fromFortune
4 days ago

Home healthcare is propping up the labor market, but fewer hours, high burnout, and an immigration crackdown threaten to topple it | Fortune

Home healthcare workers are crucial yet underrepresented, facing unsustainable conditions amid the aging baby boomer population, impacting the broader economy significantly.
Healthcare
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Real estate investors are buying up long-term care facilities. Residents can suffer

Pearlene Darby died from infections and bedsores after alleged neglect in a nursing home, leading to a lawsuit against the facility and its owner.
Mental health
fromCity Limits
3 weeks ago

Opinion: Helping Formerly Unhoused Older New Yorkers Age With Dignity

Supportive housing provides essential safety, security, and privacy for seniors, significantly improving their quality of life and addressing homelessness and affordability issues.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

Driver dies after vehicle collides with multiple trees in Oshawa neighbourhood, police say | CBC News

A 40-year-old man died after his vehicle struck multiple trees in Oshawa.
Healthcare
fromCity Limits
1 week ago

Opinion: Aging with Dignity Means Getting Managed Long-Term Care Right

Funding for Managed Long-Term Care is misaligned, favoring healthier populations and neglecting those with complex needs, jeopardizing the promise of aging in place.
Health
fromScienceDaily
1 month ago

This simple habit could help seniors live longer and stay independent

Regular cycling in older adults significantly reduces long-term care needs and mortality risk, with strongest effects among non-drivers.
Canada news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Canada faces calls to rescind planned cuts to refugee healthcare scheme

Co-payments for the Interim Federal Health Program are seen as a denial of care for vulnerable refugees and asylum seekers in Canada.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Food bank demand in Mississauga has nearly doubled since pandemic, organization says | CBC News

We're meant to help people in an emergency, but what's changed is now people are in emergency every single month because the income they have is nowhere near covering the actual costs that it would take to live their life. Food banks were intended to bridge a gap only, but the organization says food insecurity continues to grow in the city.
Fundraising
Healthcare
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Ontario misses federal funding deadline for nurse practitioners | CBC News

Ontario's health minister announced no plans for publicly funding all nurse practitioners despite federal compliance deadlines.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Ontario to extend workplace safety, insurance coverage in privately run retirement and group homes | CBC News

Ontario plans to extend workplace safety coverage to health-care and support workers in privately run retirement homes and group homes.
Medicine
fromNature
1 month ago

Autism in older adults: the health system must recognize its effects

Autism research neglects adults, yet older autistic individuals face higher rates of heart disease, Parkinson's-like symptoms, osteoporosis, and dementia, requiring systematic investigation and adapted healthcare pathways.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Over 15,000 students could be suspended in Peel Region due to vaccination status | CBC News

During this time, a lot of students fell behind on getting their routine immunizations as well as reporting those immunizations. The potential suspension numbers are higher than in recent years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
NYC parents
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Peel mayors slam province's plan to consolidate conservation authorities | CBC News

Mayors of Mississauga, Brampton, and Caledon oppose the consolidation of conservation authorities, citing risks to local watershed management and housing approvals.
#nursing-homes
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Healthcare

How the business of looking after an ageing population is facing a crisis

Ireland's nursing home sector is approaching a crisis stage, according to Bojana Djordjevic.
fromGothamist
4 weeks ago
Healthcare

New York nursing homes hope they aren't crowded out in health budget scramble

Nursing homes face financial strain due to stagnant Medicaid funding, risking the quality of care for residents like Karen Bugocki's brother.
Healthcare
fromGothamist
4 weeks ago

New York nursing homes hope they aren't crowded out in health budget scramble

Nursing homes face financial strain due to stagnant Medicaid funding, risking the quality of care for residents like Karen Bugocki's brother.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

2 GTA mental health treatment centres for first responders a step closer to reality with new funding | CBC News

Federal government allocates $15 million for new treatment facilities for first responders with post-traumatic stress injuries in Greater Toronto Area.
Retirement
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

32 Older People Are Sharing The Issues They Face That Aren't Talked About Enough

Older Americans face overlooked challenges including disrespect from younger generations, lack of formal address etiquette, and senior women experiencing homelessness due to insufficient retirement savings and inflation.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

More than 67,500 Ontario kids waiting for core autism funding as demand grows | CBC News

Many children with autism in Ontario are waiting years for government funding for essential services, with only a small percentage receiving support.
fromAlternative Medicine Magazine
1 month ago

Healthy Lifestyle for Seniors: What to Prioritize After 60

As you age, your body gets less efficient at repair and recovery, as your: Immune system gradually loses some of its resilience Digestion slows Chances of chronic conditions like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and osteoporosis increase Retirement can also impact your health in complex ways. While stepping away from work often reduces stress, it may lead to less physical activity and fewer social interactions-both of which can raise your health risks.
Alternative medicine
Miscellaneous
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

Aging independently, by design - Harvard Gazette

Most older adults prefer aging in their own homes, but the reality involves complex challenges around physical ability, financial resources, and community support systems.
Healthcare
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Some Ontario patients continue to face fees as Ontario misses federal deadline for nurse practitioner funding | CBC News

Ontario will not publicly fund all nurse practitioner services by April 1, leaving some patients to pay out of pocket for primary care.
Public health
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Parents urge province to create standard of care for Ontario students with diabetes | CBC News

Provincewide, standardized school care for Type 1 diabetic children is needed to ensure consistent safety, trained assistance, and access to glucose sources and insulin management.
Healthcare
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Ontario plans to create connected primary care medical record system, minister says | CBC News

Ontario is developing a provincewide electronic medical record system for primary care, seeking vendor input on integrating isolated systems across hospitals, labs, and physician offices.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
4 weeks ago

The Doctor Behind One of Canada's First MAID Deaths Speaks Out | The Walrus

In 2024, Canada recorded 16,499 medically assisted deaths, with Quebec having the highest rate globally, constituting 36.3% of such deaths in the country.
Public health
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

20 Older People Are Sharing The Issues They Face That Aren't Talked About Enough

Older Americans face persistent, underreported problems including workplace ageism, mobility decline, inadequate women's health research, excessive telemarketing, and patronizing treatment.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Three generations live next door - and it's helping this family afford both housing and elder care

Lauren McCadney had always wanted to live next door to friends or family. In her late 50s, she finally made that happen, though not the way she'd planned. In 2020, Lauren's mother, who had been living with her brother and his family in Frederick, Maryland, died. Lauren, who was going through a difficult divorce and doesn't have children, decided she wanted to be closer to her family and help her brother care for their dad, who was dealing with his own health challenges.
Relationships
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

New Toronto harm reduction program supports people with intellectual disabilities | CBC News

A new harm reduction program in Toronto supports adults with intellectual disabilities facing substance abuse issues.
Mental health
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Youth show growing rate of psychosis in Ontario: CMAJ study | CBC News

Rates of psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia, have risen about 60% for people aged 14–20 in recent birth cohorts.
Social justice
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Reimagining Freedom: How Older Adults Can Benefit from Connecting with Other Nondrivers - Streetsblog USA

Many people, especially seniors, assume driving is essential despite widespread nondriving populations and existing strategies for mobility among nondrivers.
#senior-isolation
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Cold-related deaths among Toronto's homeless population are preventable and take toll on hospital staff | CBC News

We take a pause at the end of the case and just acknowledge that there's a human here, a person, someone who has community, someone who is loved. It's not much, but I think that it goes a long way.
Canada news
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Ontario to end funding for 7 supervised drug consumption sites, province confirms | CBC News

Ontario is defunding seven supervised drug consumption sites over 90 days, replacing them with abstinence-based HART hubs focused on treatment and recovery.
#long-term-care
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

The fastest way to get into an Ontario LTC is by going a hospital first. That's a problem, say advocates | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

The fastest way to get into an Ontario LTC is by going a hospital first. That's a problem, say advocates | CBC News

Healthcare
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Why Many Retirees Are Underestimating Healthcare Usage, Not Just Costs

Retirees underestimate healthcare costs by focusing on total spending figures rather than accelerating usage patterns driven by chronic conditions and age-related increases in doctor visits and hospitalizations.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Ford defends health-care record as hospitals say financial 'crisis' is coming | CBC News

Ontario's premier has repeatedly pushed back in recent weeks against criticism that his government is not providing the province's hospital system with enough funding to address problems like hallway health care. That comes as the association that represents Ontario's hospitals is warning that funding uncertainty is causing critical financial strain.
Canada news
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fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Seniors struggle with cold, loneliness during brutal winter weather | CBC News

Seniors in Toronto face increased isolation, heating loss, and difficulty accessing services due to severe winter weather and obstructed sidewalks.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Ontario's 'disturbing' surge in unclaimed bodies is not letting up | CBC News

Unclaimed bodies in Ontario rose dramatically from 438 in 2019 to 1,710 in 2025, with all regions experiencing increases and Toronto accounting for most cases.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Ottawa revives bill to build digitally connected health data systems | CBC News

Health Canada says the country's health data system is "fragmented and siloed," and that incomplete health records can compromise patient care and safety.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Concerned Pickering parents rally over elementary school's handling of string of threats | CBC News

Parents in Pickering say they're concerned by the way a series of threats at a local elementary school have been handled by administrators in recent weeks, arguing the school needs to improve its communication and safety measures. William Dunbar Public School was placed in a lockdown on Jan. 27, after a threat made by phone against the school. The lockdown was subsequently lowered to a hold and secure after police arrived and assessed the scene, which was lifted at 2:20 p.m.
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