Keeping older Canadians in the headlines
CanAge is a go-to media commentator on breaking issues affecting our members. Bringing attention to seniors’ issues, and making people listen, is a core part of what we do.
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Below is some of our media coverage, organized by newest first:
Additions to long-term care legislation in Ontario would allow hospital patients awaiting beds to be transferred to a nursing home, even if that new location is not the patient’s preferred choice. CanAge CEO Laura Tamblyn-Watts explains why these details are a disastrous ‘death sentence’ for elderly patients and their families. – Ottawa Now-CFRA Ottawa- Sept. 14, 2022
Listen here: https://www.iheartradio.ca/580-cfra/audio-podcasts/ottawa-now-to-take-somebody-away-from-their-community-family-and-friends-for-many-will-be-a-death-sentence-canage-ceo-calls-out-ford-government-over-its-long-term-care-legislation-1.18497417?mode=Article\
When it comes to aging, how do we help Canadians live like a Queen?
We know exactly what needs to change, and in fact, everyone agrees, writes Laura Tamblyn Watts. – Sept. 10, 2022 – Toronto Star Read
Newmarket Senior Loses $100K in Grandparent Scam-The Alex Pierson Show – AM 640 Toronto – Sept. 2, 2022
Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newmarket-senior-loses-$100k-in-grandparent-scam/id1318830191?i=1000578194933
‘This is going to break up families’: Ford government plans to skip public hearings for new piece of long term care legislation – CFRA Radio Ottawa – August 29, 2022
Listen here: https://www.iheartradio.ca/580-cfra/audio-podcasts/ottawa-now-this-is-going-to-break-up-families-ford-government-plans-to-skip-public-hearings-for-new-piece-of-long-term-care-legislation-1.18439008?mode=Article
Higher prices can to lead older Canadians becoming more isolated and lonely – CBC News – August 20, 2022
Watch here: https://main.mp4.cbc.ca/prodVideo/news/CBC_News_VMS/272/991/guest-Diana-Cable_7000kbps.mp4
Seniors could be moved outside community. Ford government reveals health-care plan. CTV News – August 18, 2022
Watch interview here: https://www.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2504256