Those who can’t afford incontinence products on their own are often isolated at home – which contributes to other health issues. Ontario takes pride in its commitment to social welfare, yet a critical issue remains largely unnoticed: the disconnect between provincial and federal social supports when it comes to the dignity of older adults.
Seniors who have been on the provincially operated Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) are forced to transition to the federally managed Old Age Security (OAS) at 65, as the cumulative income from OAS, the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) and the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) generally exceeds […]
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