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As Trump calls for prescription drug imports from Canada, most north of the 49th call that bad medicine
Four-in-ten say they, or someone in their household, have had shortage-related issues filling prescriptions October 31, 2019 – Recent days have seen United States President Donald Trump reiterate calls for his own Health Department to speed up efforts to import
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Caregiving in Canada: As population ages, one-in-four Canadians over 30 are looking after loved ones
Those in 40s, 50s most likely to provide care; women more likely to report a major impact on their lives August 12, 2019 – Three years ago, Canada quietly crossed a critical demographic threshold. For the first time, there were
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Welcome or worry? Aging causes anxiety for some, while others take it in stride
Two-thirds of Canadians worry about outliving their savings, including three-quarters of women under 55 August 14, 2019 – As Canada’s Baby-Boomers get older, more and more Canadians are being exposed to the practical realities of aging. A new study from
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Access to health care a significant problem for one-in-five Canadians 55 and older
Twice as many say their province’s health care system has ‘deteriorated’ as say it has improved August 7, 2019 – As the 2019 federal election campaign approaches and parties begin making their pitches to voters, a new public opinion poll
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As Canadians age, struggles over access to health care extend to prescription drugs
One-in-six Canadians 55 and older have failed to take medication as prescribed because of the cost August 9, 2019 – As the federal government’s Advisory Council on the Implementation of National Pharmacare calls for a universal, single-payer system for prescription
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Canadians in Chronic Pain: Cost, access to treatment pose significant barriers for those suffering the most
One-in-five report living with significant chronic pain, most say they’d be better off if care more affordable July 12, 2019 – For many Canadians, the activities and experiences that many of us take for granted are significantly hindered by something
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