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DIGEST NEWS Posted onJuly 30, 2016

Report is a warning shot

By Joel Wittnebel/Active Senior’s Digest The majority of Canadians are not financially ready for retirement, and the situation may only get worse, according to a […] Read More

DIGEST NEWS Posted onFebruary 8, 2016

New CEO for Ontario Retirement Pension Plan Administration Corporation

The Ontario government has appointed Saäd Rafi  as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan Administration Corporation (ORPP AC). Rafi […] Read More

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DIGEST NEWS Posted onFebruary 3, 2016

Stay safe this winter

With winter on its way and snow already falling in some areas, the province is asking drivers to help keep the roads safe. Steven Del […] Read More

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DIGEST NEWS Posted onFebruary 3, 2016

Walk for Alzheimer’s: Make memories matter

Once again, Canadians will be gathering across the country again throughout the year to help bring awareness to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias through the […] Read More

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DIGEST NEWS Posted onFebruary 3, 2016

First fully digital hospital opens in Toronto

Humber River Hospital, North America’s first fully digital hospital, opened its doors in Toronto in October, showcasing the most modern technologies to offer patients more […] Read More

Dipika Dameria, associate minister of Health and Long-Term Care
DIGEST NEWS Posted onNovember 9, 2015

More nurse practitioners coming

Long-term care homes are getting more nurses. The province has provided funding for up to 75 new attending nurse practitioners in long-term care homes over […] Read More

Dr. Eric Hoskins
DIGEST NEWS Posted onNovember 9, 2015

Smaller hospitals getting extra financial support

Smaller hospitals across the province of Ontario are getting some additional funding for patient care. The province is investing more than $7 million in small […] Read More

Investors Group
DIGEST NEWS Posted onNovember 8, 2015

Sudden retirement: Canadians not ready

By Joel Wittnebel/Active Senior’s Digest A new study has found that the vast majority of Canadians would not be financially prepared for the future if […] Read More

Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne
DIGEST NEWS Posted onAugust 6, 2015

Keeping seniors engaged

Seniors Community Grant Program gets funding increase Seniors will soon be able to stay better engaged with their communities thanks to an increase in funding […] Read More

Dr. Joshua Tepper, president, CEO, Health Quality Ontario
DIGEST NEWS Posted onAugust 6, 2015

Anti-pyschotic meds: Report finds wide variation in use

By Joel Wittnebel/Active Senior’s Digest Anti-psychotic medications have generated international debate around their usage and side effects for years; now, a new report has brought […] Read More

Improving the lives of cancer patients
DIGEST NEWS Posted onJuly 16, 2015

Improving the lives of cancer patients

The province of Ontario is supporting world-class cancer research that will increase screening rates and help improve the lives of cancer patients. The government’s investment […] Read More

Walk for Alzheimer's
DIGEST NEWS Posted onJuly 16, 2015July 16, 2015

Find a Memory Walk near you

This spring, residents across Ontario and all of Canada have been coming together to help raise awareness for Alzheimer’s disease through the Walk for Alzheimer’s […] Read More

Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care
DIGEST NEWS Posted onJuly 15, 2015

Investing in better home, community care

Faster access to quality home and community care has come. The province is reducing wait times and continuing to support personal support workers (PSWs). There […] Read More

Alzheimer Society Ontario
DIGEST NEWS Posted onJuly 15, 2015July 15, 2015

Dementia program adds more languages

The Ontario government is expanding supports for people with dementia. Resources are being provided in additional languages to help more people with Alzheimer’s disease, their […] Read More

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