Project takes on dental elder abuse
Dr. Natalie Archer is intimately aware of the latest form of elder abuse, especially when she hears the excuses from the caregivers of some of her older patients. “Well, my dad doesn’t talk, so he…
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Toronto seniors need help shovelling
A Toronto by-law states that sidewalks should be cleared within 24 hours of the snowfall ending, but some seniors in the Toronto snow removal program are left waiting up to 72 hours for service.
Scarborough seniors get the flu shot in time
Scarborough seniors are getting potentially life-saving support from a community health group. Despite this flu season being particularly severe, they know they will be taken care of. The Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities (SCHC) is…
Seniors targeted in series of distraction thefts, police say
It begins on the street with a stranger’s heart-rending story and often only ends later with the discovery of missing jewelry. Thieves have been targeting seniors across the Greater Toronto Area since July in a string of what Const. Tony Vella describes as distraction thefts.
Seniors’ health seminar
Senior’s health seminar
Spring Flea Market and Plant Sale
The Port Union Seniors invite you to visit the Spring Flea Market and Plant Sale on Saturday, May 26, 2012. It is taking place at the Port Union Community Recreation Centre.
Diabetic care shifts from doctors to community groups
The government has suggested shifting diabetes education for type one and type two patients.
Free fish and chips for seniors, Feb. 4
What: Complimentary fish and chips for seniors. Space is limited. Call 416-431-6400 ext. 223 to reserve. When: Feb. 4, 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. Where: Cedarbrook Lodge Retirement Residence, 520 Markham Rd.
Shuffleboarding seniors welcome every Tuesday
What: Scarborough Shuffleboard Club welcomes new members Who: Seniors aged 55 and up Where: Commander Arena, 140 Commander Blvd. When: Every Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Cost: $10 per person per year
New clinic provides one-stop-shop health care for seniors
Health care services tailor-made to meet the needs of local seniors will soon become available to Scarborough residents through a new geriatric urgent care clinic at the Scarborough Hospital.