At least 29 Ontario long-term care residents killed by fellow residents in 6 years
In Ontario, homicides in long-term care, by other residents, are an “urgent and persistent issue”.
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Fix Ontario’s broken elder-care rules: Editorial: The Toronto Star
The Law Commission of Ontario has issued excellent recommendations for making elder-care rules more rational and relevant. Queen’s Park should listen.
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Estate planning IS for everyone.
Did you know that there can be more than 70 individual tasks associated with settling an estate?
Meet Silver Sherpa and CEO Susan Hyatt
We’re here to support seniors, and their families, and to manage the inevitable, overwhelming problems and stresses associated with ageing.
The Toronto Challenge – Improving the quality of life for seniors
For over 25 years, the Toronto Challenge has been bringing together participants from all ages and abilities to raise funds for non-profit organizations that are improving the quality of life for seniors in your community.
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Financial Exploitation: When Taking Money Amounts to Elder Abuse.
Perpetrator is typically a family member or caregiver.
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‘I was in shock’: Police probe Ottawa nursing home after elderly woman found with maggots in wound
How’s the quality of care in Canadian long-term-care facilities?
Former Woodstock, Ont., nurse facing 8 murder charges in deaths of elderly clients.
Police have charged Wettlaufer with murder alleging she killed eight nursing home residents.
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Canadians Want A Good Life To The Very End.
Only about 30% of people needing palliative care get it.
End-of-life care: Assist your loved ones with clear instructions
The debate around assisted death is hitting a fever pitch.
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