Brian Hills, a member of Federal Retirees’ Charlottetown Branch, became his wife’s primary caregiver in 2017. They are pictured here with their daughters, Paula Graham and Lisa Harvey. When his wife got a much-needed bed in palliative care, a perceptive…
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Federal Retirees member and volunteer Guy Bird is pictured with his wife Maureen and at the 2022 Walk for Alzheimer’s with his daughter, Donna Lessard (far left). Guy Bird cared for his wife, Maureen, for 12 years — from her…
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With 1.5 million Canadians over the age of 65 providing care for a family member or friend, Federal Retirees is calling for better supports for caregivers. The National Association of Federal Retirees is advocating for increased support for caregivers and…
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The Canadian Dental Care Plan is intended to help ease financial barriers to accessing oral health care for eligible Canadian residents. Note: The Association does not provide individualized advice or counselling to members on which coverage options they should pursue…
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Sylvie Rocheleau, an experienced and active volunteer, is taking on the exciting role of advocacy program officer for Quebec. Federal Retirees is pleased to welcome Sylvie Rocheleau as the new advocacy program officer (APO) for Quebec. Rocheleau, a Montreal branch…
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Federal Retirees and its travel insurance partner, MEDOC, would like to share this information about repatriation in the event of a death while traveling. Recently, a member of the National Association of Federal Retirees experienced the tragic loss of her…
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At a recent CMA event in Nova Scotia, Federal Retirees volunteers (bottom row from left) Georgette Beaulieu, Cheryl Young and Michelle Langille connected with Dr. Margaret Casey (bottom row right) and Denice Klavano and Dr. Segun (back row, left to…
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The recently unveiled Canadian Dental Care Plan is intended to help ease financial barriers to accessing oral health care for eligible Canadian residents. Note: The Association does not provide individualized advice or counselling to members on which coverage options they…
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The federal government has extended the Pensioners’ Dental Service Plan transition date to Nov. 1, 2024. In June 2023, the government announced the contract for the Pensioners’ Dental Service Plan (PDSP) and the Public Service Dental Care Plan (PSDCP) was…
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The Colchester-East Hants branch highlighted the achievements of volunteer Allan Wellwood at its Christmas dinner (From left: Michelle Langille, Mike Devine, Veterans Ombud Nishika Jardine, Allan Wellwood, Peter Kerr). In December, the Colchester-East Hants branch hosted a Christmas dinner at…
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Seniors Navigator Melanie Melanson joined Federal Retirees volunteers and members from across P.E.I. for a screening of Golden: The End of Ageism, a powerful film about age stereotypes. Summerside branch volunteers were impressed by the film Golden: The End of…
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All Canadians deserve better, safe long-term care, regardless of where they live. In July, the federal government launched an online consultation to inform the development of a Safe Long-term Care Act. This followed the 2021 mandate letters which included directions…
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