Aging in place perfectly
For seniors who want to live at home as long as possible, it’s a good idea to start preparing your home to support you. Start now. That’s the takeaway when it comes to safely and comfortably aging in place,…
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Promises, promises Jennifer Campbell
Which seniors’ priorities will make their way into the House of Commons during the current Parliamentary session depends not on the Liberals, but on the opposition parties. As Parliament resumes and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his MPs embark…
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Weighing the fairness of pension income splitting Laura Neilson Bonikowsky
Some single retirees argue that splitting pension income is an unfair advantage for married couples. In 1966, the report of the Royal Commission on Taxation appointed by prime minister John Diefenbaker declared that fairness should be the primary objective…
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A lasting legacy Jennifer Campbell
Federal Retirees president Jean-Guy Soulière retires this June after serving the Association for nearly 30 years. Jean-Guy Soulière retired in 1994. Sort of. The president of the National Association of Federal Retirees (Federal Retirees) left the public service after…
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Pandemic pets Holly Lake
Sheryl and Larry Busser were down to one dog — Gainer, the Jack Russell terrier in Larry’s arms — from their previous three when the pandemic hit. They wanted a companion to perk up 13-year-old Gainer, so they adopted Greta,…
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Have vaccine, will travel
As COVID-19 lockdown measures ease, governments of all kinds are implementing vaccine passports for travel. Loretta Pollard is getting set to make what is becoming an annual trip to Arizona. She’ll have her passport, of course, and she’ll have…
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Addressing social isolation Jessica Searson
Social isolation among older adults was recognized as a public health issue before the pandemic but frequent lockdowns have had a significant negative impact on the situation. Social isolation and its impacts on health and well-being and our communities…
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A turnaround in pension plans Patrick Imbeau
In 2020, public pension plans hit their highest level in 20 years. The first quarter of 2020 was awful for pension plans. During the pandemic, markets crashed and dragged down returns. Annual reports from top-performing plans in Canada showed…
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The backpack that came back Peter Simpson
Lise Saint-Laurent Fleury, second from the left, holding the backpack surrounded by her siblings. The Guns of August is the title of an acclaimed book about the First World War. The coincidences of August could be the title of…
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What’s going on with the “marriage over 60” clause? Jennifer Campbell and Marg Bruineman
Ardith Bennett married her second husband after he was 60 years old and lost her health benefits when he died. Credit: Jana Chytilova Eliminating the “marriage over 60” clause in the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act was an election promise…
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When marriage goes wrong Marg Bruineman
In several provinces, marriage revokes a will and some looking to take advantage of vulnerable seniors have used that to their advantage. Concern about the exploitation of an aging population vulnerable to predatory marriages has led to calls across…
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The case for seniors advocates Jean-Sébastien Côté
Isobel Mackenzie, the seniors advocate in British Columbia, has been an outspoken leader on several related issues. Credit: Adrian Lam Federal Retirees is currently advocating for an independent seniors advocate in Alberta, and last year, the Association supported a…
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