A recent e-petition supporting universal design was presented to the House of Commons by MP Mike Morrice. e-4543 : Petition to the House of Commons in Parliament assembled Over 22% of Canadians have a disability; Housing policy discriminates against people with disabilities; No building code in Canada mandates that housing be accessible; Thousands are forced out of their dwellings at the most vulnerable time in their lives because their homes are not accessible for them; This results in “hallway medicine” in hospitals, and long waiting lists for nursing homes; Millions of health care dollars ..read more

Benefits and credits can put money in your pocket and help you make ends meet. There are many helps available from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and Revenu Québec that you may not know about. Read on to see what may be available to you and how to get them when you are eligible.  How do you get benefits and credits? You and your spouse or common-law partner need to do your taxes each year to get the benefits and credits you may be eligible for. If you live in Quebec, you also have to do a provincial tax return. You have until April 30 each year to do your taxes and continue getting your ..read more

Find out if you qualify for a tax credit to assist low- to moderate-income seniors with qualifying medical costs, including costs for hearing aids, hospital beds, and attendant care that support ageing at home.  Please always consult your local Ontario tax office, as eligibility rules and other information mentioned in this article may change. This blog article is for information only, you can always get up to date information from Ontario government website. How do you get benefits and credits? The Ontario Seniors Care at Home Tax Credit is a refundable personal income tax credit designe ..read more

Benefits and credits available for persons with disabilities and their caregivers Tax season is upon us and here is what people with disabilities need to know. Read on to see what tax credits and deductions are available from the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) and Revenu Québec for persons with disabilities, their supporting family members, and their caregivers. Disability tax credit (DTC) Eligible individuals with a disability or their supporting family member may claim $8,870 per year as a non-refundable tax credit. Persons under 18 years of age at the end of the year may also be eligible for ..read more

Even though the tax season only occurs once a year, we all know that filing taxes can sometimes be overwhelming, specially for elderly and seniors, but it doesn’t have to be. In the article we will look into what help is available to Senior Canadians and as the matter of fact to all Canadians?  Read on and see what help is there to get from the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) and Revenu Québec. Get your taxes done for free If you have a modest income and a simple tax situation, you may be able to get your taxes done by a volunteer for free. Volunteer Program enlists the support of hund ..read more

Is it common cold, allergies, the flu or the Coronavirus? How to tell the difference between flu and Coronavirus? This what everybody ask specially our senior citizens and their caregivers in Canada. The new strain of Coronavirus named COVID-19 has so far infected over 100,000 people worldwide. While the Coronavirus certainly something to take seriously for any person in all ages, the risk for elderly and people with medical conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetics, etc are very high. Here are some information on the differences between typical allergy, cold and flu symptoms, and thos ..read more

Raising children, paying rent, or just keeping up with the bills is not always easy. You might not be aware of the help offered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and Revenu Québec. Continue reading to learn more about your options and how to apply for them if you qualify. How do you get benefits and credits? You and your spouse or common-law partner need to do your taxes each year to get the benefits and credits you may be eligible for, even if you had no income. If you live in Quebec, you also have to do a provincial tax return. You have until April 30 each year to do your taxes and continue ..read more

  My move to a retirement place, happened about ten years ago, when I was about 59 years old and had to recover from a near fatal, pedestrian car crash. I was living in an accommodation with very high stairs and had to live in a place with no restrictions for wheelchairs and/or walkers, when most of my body parts had been broken. I was put in a modest senior’s residence for all various ages. I must admit at that age I didn’t feel any different than when I was forty, but, according to the stats, I was now an official senior. So here I was.   I am now in my late sixties ( a baby boome ..read more

By: Mo Bock   Midnight, and I’m leaning against my bathroom sink staring into the face of an old man whose expression seems to suggest that’s it’s time I stopped trying to pretend I don’t recognize him.   Or maybe just acknowledge him. Whatever. He’s me whether I like it or not, and the fact is he’s not all that hard to like, just looks a lot older than I feel I should look given how I feel. Although come to think of it, I feel pretty damn old right now.   Or is that really it? It’s midnight, and I’m dead tired, having just gulped down the last of my rum and root beer [one shot ..read more

October 1 is the Canadian National Seniors Day If  you have an elderly person in your life, October 1 is a perfect occasion where all Canadians can join in celebrating older adults across Canada. October 1 is the day to let them know how much you care and recognize their accomplishments be them your parents, your co-worker, your neighbor, or just your friend. This is the day where all Canadians have an opportunity to acknowledge the life-long contributions our seniors have made and continue to make to their families, communities and their societies. Our  seniors and older adults are ..read more