Tag Archives: Health Care

Seniors Online

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Golden Wave Movement Canada

Learning how to use a computer and the Internet is bringing benefits to the lives of many seniors. These seniors are not the baby boomers whose participation in the workplace coincided with the proliferation of computer technology. These are older … Continue reading →

Posted in Connected seniors, Cyber seniors, Digital world, Elder population, Golden Years, Internet scams, Longevity, Quality of life, Retirement, Seniors online, Social isolation, Wired seniors | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

Deferred Pension Benefits – Who Really Benefits?

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Golden Wave Movement Canada

The changes to pension benefits proposed  by the Harper government have left many of us with a troubling  question – “Who really benefits from these changes?” According to the proposed legislation, the purpose of these changes is to put OAS … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012 Census, Baby boomers, Canada Health Care, CPP, Demographics, Economy, GIS, Guaranteed Income Supplement, Health Care, OAS, Old Age Security, Pension Reform, Pensioners health care | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Pension Benefits and Increasing Seniors Demographic

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Golden Wave Movement Canada

An increasing number of Canadians  are becoming concerned about their CPP benefits in light of the global economic turmoil. Among the greatest concerns are the prospect of a double dip recession, increased fiscal constraints, and a shrinking labour force of … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada Pension Plan, CPP, Economy, Elders, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty, Health Care, Pension Reform, Pensions, Pooled pensions, Recession, Retirement, Seniors demographic, Seniors tsunami | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

Art Therapy for seniors

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Golden Wave Movement Canada

Art is a powerful and effective form of communication that stimulates thoughts and emotions in the artist and also those viewing art works. It has proven to have tremendous benefits and has increasingly become a therapeutic method for enhancing health … Continue reading →

Posted in Alzheimer, Art Therapy, Dementia, Elder Care, Elders art therapy, Golden Years, Health Care, Long Term Care, Occupational therapy, Pensioners, Quality of life, Retirement hobbies, Seniors art therapy, Seniors demographic, Seniors' health, Social isolation | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments