Jean's Posts

By Niomi Pearson

Seniors in Ladysmith and their caregivers say they are concerned about continuity of care and cost of living expenses when it comes to today’s aging population.

 Nanaimo-Cowichan MP Jean Crowder and Nanaimo-North Cowichan MLA Doug Routley gathered with approximately 30 local residents on Friday as part of a series of non-partisan roundtables Crowder is hosting to identify and address issues and priorities that will help communities best prepare for the growing seniors population.

By Ann Andersen

For many decades, the right to federal pensions for seniors has been a motherhood issue for Canadians.

 And Prime Minister Harper's announcement last month that the government plans to raise the age of eligibility for Old Age Security from 65 to 67 immediately raised a red flag  for Nanaimo-Cowichan MP Jean Crowder.

 She's been quick to point out that decreasing income for seniors raises the spectre of increased poverty for some seniors and reduction in employment for boomers.

Links and Resources

-  Mount Waddington Health Network – this North Island Health Network meets monthly with many community representatives - http://www.rdmw.bc.ca/siteengine/activepage.asp?PageID=157.

-  Checklist of Essential Features of Age-friendly Cities – see the attached Special Senate Committee on Ageing Report & find the checklist in Appendix III on page 211

-  Age-Friendly Community Report to Metchosin Council – see attached

By Lexi Bainas