MASSIVE CARP POLL SHOWS SENIORS LEADING THE VOTE – AND THEY WANT CHANGE
October 19, 2015 MASSIVE CARP POLL SHOWS SENIORS LEADING THE VOTE – AND THEY WANT CHANGE Toronto, ON: Nearly 13,000 CARP members responded in less than a day to the CARP Poll™, conducted just 3 days...
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Seniors’ financial vulnerability flagged for doctors
Doctors need to address health-related issues, which put some seniors at risk of losing their life savings, some geriatricians say. Losing the ability to manage your own money may happen not only to...
View ArticleWhat are the Signs of Hearing Loss?
If you have a hearing loss, sounds may seem loud enough, but not clear. People may seem to be mumbling or talking too quickly. Quiet sounds, such as a clock ticking, birds singing, or voices from...
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Canada Must Address The Health Needs Of Its Aging Population
We all want to live long, healthy lives and watch our children, grandchildren and even great-grandchildren grow up. We’re fortunate to live in an era where the average life expectancy is today over 80...
View ArticleStaying Connected As a Prescription for Longevity
Retiring? Join the group. Literally. Staying socially active after retirement may actually add years to your life. That was the finding of a recent study by researchers at the University of Queensland,...
View ArticleEating Healthy on a Retiree’s Budget
A tale as old as time, the constant struggle to eat healthily under a strict budget is something that everyone has to deal with, even during retirement. Our bodies’ most basic requirements are exercise...
View ArticleShould An 87-Year-Old Still Be Driving?
Acts of bravery can be large or small, and sometimes so infinitesimal that they pass without notice. I want to share one of those small moments that occurred without fanfare but entailed the same...
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Canadians Facing Looming Retirement Crisis
Increasing poverty among seniors has turned a spotlight on the issue of financial security for retired Canadians. Roughly half of Canadians aged 55 to 64 without a workplace pension plan have less than...
View ArticleAuto Insurance Discounts for Older Drivers
Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve read that many car insurance companies offer a variety of discounts to older drivers when they retire or reach a certain age. What can you tell me about this? —Discount Seeker...
View ArticleCalling On Older Adults — It’s Time For Purposeful Aging
In the United States and much of the world, a massive demographic shift is accelerating. Populations are aging at an unprecedented rate due to advances in medicine, sanitation and safety. The aging...
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