Opinions Divided on Nova Scotia Seniors Spending Increase
Nova Scotia Health Minister Leo Glavine recently committed $14 million in additional funding in its spring budget for home-care and home-support services for seniors. However, opinions are divided on how that money is being allocated. Chris Parsons, a spokesperson for the Nova Scotia Health Coalition, a non-partisan coalition includes faith-based groups, community groups and labour unions, was […]
Saskatchewan Advocates Call for “Age-Friendly” Communities
The growing demand for health care services, affordability and the response from provincial governments is making headlines on the national front this week. In Saskatchewan, a local seniors advocate is urging more “age-friendly” design of products, homes and public spaces to meet the needs of an aging baby boom population. Says Cheryl Loadman of the […]
