Canadian Government Programs for Seniors, what exists today, what programs and services do our federal and provincial governments provide for our care and for a loved ones care


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What exists today--what programs and services do our federal and provincial governments provide for our care and for a loved one’s care when needed? Should we rely on these services being available for our loved ones, for ourselves, when we might need some assistance—in other words, are these services guaranteed like our doctor services under the Canada Health Act? How can we find out about these programs’ assessment processes, the residences available, and their criteria?

Why do women have to pay special attention to the issue of their own care?

What care-related programs and services do our provincial-territorial governments currently offer?

How can we access them? What are the criteria?

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How does the Canada Health Act treat 'care services'?

When we need care, should we count on government services being there for us and our families?

Many Canadians seem to feel that their care-years needs will be met by government services-this feeling of 'entitlement' is harmful to a family's planning as it is based on a misunderstanding by Canadians that our Canada Health Act 'guarantees our care-services'.

What is the situation, should we depend on government services being there in our care-years?

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Can those receiving care or their families claim care-costs at income tax time? The answer is yes, find out how.

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What do we need to know about care-related claim credits and benefits for our income tax returns?

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Wages and conditions differ from province to province for live-in caregivers.

What should we understand about the program and wages available for live in caregivers under the "Temporary Foreign Worker Program" in Canada?

What should we understand about Employment Insurance Compassionate Care Benefits?

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If you are retired, thinking of retiring, or have a loved one in retirement, there are many government benefits for which you or your family may be eligible.

What are these?

Note: Changes to the Canada Pension Plan will be phased in gradually between 2011 and 2016, with the first major change in January 2011 for people retiring after age 65

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Are there any specific home reno-related programs offered by our federal and/or provincial governments to help seniors remain living in their own homes in an independent manner?

What are they, what are their criteria and how may they be accessed?

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Are there any assistive device funding programs available for seniors interested in maintaining their independence, sponsored by our federal and/or provincial governments?

Where can families learn about these?

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What are the new programs and current financial support service programs for Veterans and their families?

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The 'New Horizons for Seniors Program' (NHSP) works with Canadian seniors who want to be more involved in their communities and to share their life experiences.

It is a funding/financial assistance program to help seniors who presently volunteer or want to volunteer in their communities?

What are the different kinds of funds, the amounts and the process to apply?

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If we have general or specific questions, how are we able to access information easily and quickly about any Government of Canada programs and services?

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Health Care Costs---Quick facts on spending

Interested in reading a quick overview of our government's spending on health care?

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Order a copy of my popular Guidebook Let's Talk-The Care-Years