An elderly woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries after crashing into two trees on Albert Street south on Monday afternoon, according to Regina police. Police said the incident happened while the woman was driving in the southbound lane…
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Police search for suspects in west-end Toronto shooting
A double shooting in the Weston Road and Lawrence Avenue West area has left an elderly man with seriously injuries and a woman in life-threatening condition. Police are searching for two masked men who opened fire on the home. Jamie…
Son facing murder charge in elderly mother’s death in Mississauga
An 88-year-old woman is dead and her son is now facing a second-degree murder charge after a violent incident in Mississauga on Tuesday evening. Priya Sam is at the home on Shelby Crescent, where some neighbours have described the crime…
Advocates call for long-term care plan from N.S. government
August 7 2019 4:51pm Advocates for the care of the elderly say Nova Scotia needs more nurses, more beds and more accountability in long-term care facilities. Jesse Thomas has more. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if(…
Montreal-area woman upset over treatment of her brother at long-term care facility
July 11 2019 5:38pm Bernard Gibbs, 72, suffers from dementia. He has been a client at a LaSalle long-term care facility for years. His sister claims that Gibbs has been left alone, restrained and mistreated. Global’s Brayden Jagger Haines has…
Regina police warn elderly about recent trend in credit card theft
The Regina Police Service is warning senior citizens about a trend in credit card theft, following a number of incidents dating back to 2018. Police said seven incidents have been reported: four cases in September 2018 and three more since…
OPP say elderly women robbed of jewelry while out for walk in Simcoe
Provincial police are looking for suspects after they say an elderly woman using a walker in Simcoe was robbed of a bracelet, a necklace, and her 65-year-old wedding band. Investigators say the incident happened sometime between 4:45 p.m. and 5:10…
Edmonton senior transportation service could get cash boost from city
A transportation service for seniors could soon receive a cash infusion from the City of Edmonton if a motion for funding passes at city council this week. Drive Happiness serves between 700 and 800 seniors in the Edmonton area with…
City looking to support? driving service for seniors
February 3 2019 8:43pm Sun, Feb 3 – A transportation service for seniors could receive a cash injection from the city of Edmonton. Albert Delitala explains. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection[rel_id] != “object”…
Preparing to downsize or move into a retirement residence
Another year, another year older. The new year brings a reminder to aging or retired seniors and their families that it might be time to start thinking about downsizing or transition. Founder and president of Lianas Services Senior Transition Support Matt…