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Category: Senior’s Rights

At least 29 Ontario long-term care residents killed by fellow residents in 6 years

March 14, 2019 | By Emily Dunford

In Ontario, homicides in long-term care, by other residents, are an “urgent and persistent issue”.

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Elder Abuse, Senior's Rights

Fix Ontario’s broken elder-care rules: Editorial: The Toronto Star

February 7, 2019 | By Caregiving Matters

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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Family Caregiving, Financial & Legal, Senior's Rights

Estate planning IS for everyone.

October 28, 2018 | By Caregiving Matters

Did you know that there can be more than 70 individual tasks associated with settling an estate?

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Estate Planning Project, Estate Planning Project, Financial & Legal, Senior's Rights

Meet Silver Sherpa and CEO Susan Hyatt

October 27, 2017 | By Caregiving Matters

We’re here to support seniors, and their families, and to manage the inevitable, overwhelming problems and stresses associated with ageing.

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Assisted Living, Family Caregiving, Financial & Legal, Health & Illness, Managing Risk, Senior and Caregiver Resources, Senior's Rights, Spousal Caregiving

The Toronto Challenge – Improving the quality of life for seniors

May 29, 2017 | By Trish Richards

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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Active Living, Announcements, Senior's Rights

Financial Exploitation: When Taking Money Amounts to Elder Abuse.

March 13, 2017 | By Caregiving Matters

Perpetrator is typically a family member or caregiver.

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Elder Abuse, Family Caregiving, Financial & Legal, Senior's Rights, Tales from Home

‘I was in shock’: Police probe Ottawa nursing home after elderly woman found with maggots in wound

November 1, 2016 | By Caregiving Matters

How’s the quality of care in Canadian long-term-care facilities?

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Elder Abuse, Senior's Rights, Tales from Home

Former Woodstock, Ont., nurse facing 8 murder charges in deaths of elderly clients.

October 25, 2016 | By Caregiving Matters

Police have charged Wettlaufer with murder alleging she killed eight nursing home residents.

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Assisted Living, Elder Abuse, Financial & Legal, Grief & Loss, Senior's Rights, Tales from Home

Canadians Want A Good Life To The Very End.

May 20, 2016 | By Caregiving Matters

Only about 30% of people needing palliative care get it.

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Family Caregiving, Financial & Legal, Funeral Planning, Grief & Loss, Power of Attorney Project, Senior's Rights

End-of-life care: Assist your loved ones with clear instructions

April 25, 2016 | By Caregiving Matters

The debate around assisted death is hitting a fever pitch.

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Elder Abuse, Family Caregiving, Financial & Legal, Funeral Planning, Grief & Loss, Senior's Rights

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