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Ontario Caregiver Support Benefit – $400/month for caregivers proposed by MPP Wayne Gates

Could you use an extra $400/month as a caregiver? Wayne Gates, MPP for Niagara Falls, and the official Opposition critic for long-term care, introduced legislation for an Ontario Caregiver Support Benefit. The Caregiver Support Benefit would provide a $400/month caregiver allowance to help offset some of the financial challenges of caregiving for a loved one. […]

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May 12, 2024

2 new long-term care homes, an $8,400 hospital bill, and over billing at a retirement home – This week in Elder Care News

It's Friday May 10, 2024, this is the week in elder care news. Temiskaming Lodge and Extendicare Countryside long-term care homes open in Northern Ontario Temiskaming Lodge and Extendicare Countryside both celebrated their grand openings this week, bringing a combined 384 beds to Northern Ontario. Temiskaming Lodge serves culturally diverse seniors including Francophone and Indigenous […]

May 10, 2024

A summary of Scenarios for Seniors’ Care: Future Challenges, Current Gaps and Strategies to Address Them – C.D. Howe Commentary no. 656

In April 2024 the C.D. Howe Institute published a 32-page Commentary – Scenarios for Seniors’ Care: Future Challenges, Current Gaps and Strategies to Address Them. You can find the full commentary HERE. In this blog we will summarize some of the key points. Just the highlights $1 of every $4 of provincial healthcare spending goes […]

May 9, 2024

Strides for Sick Kids, an innovative idea to open up hospital beds, and a report on caregivers in Canada

It's May 3, 2024, this is the week in elder care news. Seasons Cambridge resident Joan Tomlinson kicks off Strides for Sick Kids Joan Thomlinson is aiming to walk 98 laps around the outdoor walking track at Seasons Cambridge while raising money for Sick Kids. Joan calls it 'Strides for Sick Kids'. Last year Joan […]

May 3, 2024

Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) for Seniors – who, what, when, where, and how?

The Canadian Dental Care Plan rolled out today, providing 1.7-million seniors in Canada with dental insurance. What is it, who is eligible, and how do I join? What is the Canadian Dental Care Plan? The Canadian Dental Care Plan, or CDCP, is a federal initiative to extend dental insurance to Canadians who don't have private […]

May 1, 2024

This week in elder care news – April 26, 2024

Stressful wait times for long-term care, the provinces plan to fix it, and a new mobile dental care program. It's April 26, 2024, this is the week in elder care news. Long wait times for long-term care making it difficult on families and seniors Stories of excessive wait times for long-term care that can jeopardize […]

April 26, 2024

Staff shortages make it difficult to meet LTC care targets, a Toronto woman is suing a LTC home for negligence, and the first long-term care home in Nova Scotia to be built in a First Nations community

It's April 19, 2024. This is the week in elder care news. Long-term care needs 13,200 additional nurses and 37,700 PSWs to meet care tatgets Staff shortages are making it difficult for long-term care to meet care targets. According to a document obtained by The Canadian Press, there is a need for over 13,000 additional […]

April 19, 2024

OSSCO 55+ Lifestyle & Learning Expo – Spring 2024

Today I attended the Ontario Society of Senior Citizens Organization (OSSCO) 55+ Lifestyle & Learning Expo. The expo was a grassroots, senior focused event with educational seminars – and a great way to learn about some of the products and services available to help anyone 55+. Oh, and it’s FREE to attend! The next OSSCO […]

April 16, 2024

April 12, 2024 – This Week in Elder Care News

It's Friday April 12, 2024, and this is the week in elder care news. Bill 7 continues to make headlines The Canadian Press is reporting that Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones and Ontario Health are keeping silent regarding the amount of money that seven patients have been fined for not accepting transfers from a hospital […]

April 12, 2024

Wednesday at the 2024 Together We Care Conference co-hosted by ORCA and the OLTCA

Wednesday at Together We Care The day started with an address from the Minister of Seniors & Accessibility, Raymond Cho. I think he said he's 87-years old, but you wouldn't guess it with his energy. He speech was similar to what I heard at the AgeWell conference last October, but it's good to see him […]

April 11, 2024

Tuesday at the 2024 Together We Care Conference co-hosted by ORCA and the OLTCA

This is my first year attending the Together We Care conference, and I decided I'm going to document it. Why am I at Together We Care? Network Raise Awareness about Elderado Learn more about the problems facing retirement & long-term care homes. Tuesday at Together We Care At the opening of the conference it was […]

April 9, 2024

5 reasons why Grandkids should be caregivers

Today, April 2, is National Caregivers Day. It's a day to honour all caregivers – a job that can feel lonely, and be thankless at times, but it can also be the best job in the world. I didn't know what a caregiver was when I first started – I thought I was just helping […]

April 2, 2024

This week in elder care news – March 29, 2024

The Learn and Earn Accelerated Program is training 90 French-speaking long-term care staff to become personal support workers The Learn and Earn Accelerated Program is training 90 French-speaking long-term care staff to become personal support workers (PSWs). $2.5 million will be spent on this program to address the labour shortage in the field and to […]

March 29, 2024

Chinese long-term care homes in Toronto

Are you looking for long-term care for a senior of Chinese heritage? When we are looking for a long-term care home for loved ones, we want to find a home that will make the experience as comfortable and familiar. Choosing a long-term care home that offers care in Cantonese or Mandarin, or holds a Chinese […]

March 27, 2024

Elderado Social Media Marketing Internship – 2024

Elderado is looking for a Social Media Marketing Intern to manage the Elderado social media accounts on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn. We are looking for someone who is excited about the opportunity and responsibility associated with working at a startup. As a startup, you will be asked to wear many hats, take initiative, and […]

March 26, 2024

This week in elder care news – March 22, 2024

Nearly 300 Ontario seniors moved to long-term care homes they didn't choose Under Bill 7 (More Beds, Better Care Act, 2022), about 300 seniors have been moved from hospitals to long-term care homes they did not choose. The long-term care home can be up to 150 km away. Not only can it happen without consent, […]

March 22, 2024

Navigating Long-Term Care and Ontario Health atHome

Getting started on your search for a long-term care home can be daunting. It’s a big decision that is often made during a stressful time. While Elderado makes it easy to narrow your long-term care options to the homes that are the best fit, how do you begin the process of applying for long-term care? […]

March 21, 2024

Maximizing Your Visit: A Guide to Touring Long-Term Care Homes

Choosing a long-term care home for yourself or a loved one is a big decision that can impact quality of life and well-being. Get Started on Elderado makes it easy to narrow your focus to the long-term care homes that are likely to be the best fit. Once you are focused on 4-7 homes, an […]

March 18, 2024

This week in elder care news – March 15, 2024

Image courtesy of Peter Istvan Photography It’s March 15, 2024, and this is the week in elder care news. Six of Ontario's largest long-term care providers are facing class action lawsuits related to their handeling of the COVID-19 pandemic The Ontario Superior Court of Justice certified class action suits against six of Ontario's largest long-term […]

March 15, 2024

Brantford: A Culturally Rich and Comfortable City for Senior Retirement

Brantford, often known as the "Telephone City" after its famous resident Alexander Graham Bell, is increasingly gaining popularity as a retirement destination for seniors. Located in southwestern Ontario, Canada, this city combines historical charm with modern amenities, making it an attractive choice for retirees. This article provides a detailed view of retirement living in Brantford, […]

February 23, 2024

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