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Bill VanGorder passes away
It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Bill VanGorder on September 6th at Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Smarter Health, Longer Life
Click Here to Watch Video Join Michael Nuschke for a practical and thought-provoking talk on healthy longevity for adults 55+. He covers
Moving Seniors Safely
This webinar features practical tips on preparing for a move, communicating with family members, downsizing and decluttering, and working effectively
Welcome to CARP Nova Scotia
CARP is a national, non-partisan, non-profit organization committed to a “New Vision of Aging for Canada” promoting social change that will bring financial security, equitable access to health care and freedom from discrimination; Our mandate is to promote and protect the interest, rights and quality of life for Canadians as we age.
CARP Nova Scotia chapter was founded in 2008 to promote CARP within Nova Scotia, and to reach out to its members through education, discussion and events.
We have a crisis in long-term care in Canada
Urgent action is needed to protect seniors in long-term-care. Now and moving forward, we need a commitment from governments to eradicate the systemic vulnerabilities exposed by COVID-19 which threaten residents in long-term care. Since the coronavirus hit long-term care homes, CARP has been actively calling on government to prioritize care for seniors.
See the entire article here : https://www.carp.ca/longtermcare/
Health Advocacy Statement - CARP - A New Vison of Aging HEALTHCARE REPORT
Not only does Canada overspend and underperform compared to other OECD* countries, but there isn’t even parity between provinces and territories. Access to quality health care should not depend on your postal code. Our federal and provincial leaders must commit to delivering better health care for all Canadians no matter where they live.
FOLLOWUP on Estate Planning Essential
Webinar
For anyone that attended our online webinar on March 26th, here is a Personal Records Inventory Fillable Form. It can be completed digitally and saved or you can print it off and fill it out manually. We have also provided a link for Health Care Directives/Living Wills.
If you are interested in attending another Estate Planning Essential webinar or know of someone who may also be interested, please CLICK HERE.
