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Sometimes it helps to be reminded of how things were. Five years ago, New
Brunswick residents who entered nursing homes were treated very unfairly.
Daily rates were different all over the province and ranged as high as $180
per day. Couples were required to use their joint incomes and assets to
cover these costs. It was different in our province from most other parts
of Canada. The policies at that time caused great hardship for many New
Brunswickers.
As more residents realized how unfair this w… Continue

New Brunswick's first CARP Chapter will be holding its inaugural gala this Sunday, October 18, from 2 till 6 pm at the Delta Hotel, Woodstock Road. CARP, A New Vision of Aging for Canada, is a strong national voice for Canadians. At the gala, you will hear speakers from CARP's national office, and local speakers on advocacy issues. There will be kiosks showcasing services for members and musical entertainment by the Celtic musical group Oran. Coffee and finger food will be available. Most import… Continue

We have exciting news for you! Moses Znaimer, president of CARP, will be bringing his New Vision of Aging for Canada to Moncton. Everyone is invited, so mark your calendars! On Monday, September 21, at 4:30 pm, present CARP members will meet to hear plans to form a Greater Moncton chapter. This will be a chance for members to meet Louise Gilbert, New Brunswick CARP rep, Wayne and Barb Harrigan, former NB CARP reps, Ross Mayot, CARP VP/Community, to ask questions and to learn the many benefits of… Continue

The September ‘09 issue of Zoomer has arrived at the homes of CARP members and on the newsstands across the country. It’s hard to believe a year has passed since our Gretzky issue arrived; founder Moses Znaimer in his message discusses all that has transpired with CARP and Zoomer over the past year.
If you haven’t read this magazine yet, we encourage you to pick up a copy or even better take out a subscription- it can be part of your CARP membership fee and helps with the advocacy… Continue

This has made the rounds on the internet, but if you haven't read it, I think you will enjoy it.

The Wooden Bowl
A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and four-year-old grandson.
The old man's hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and his step faltered
The family ate together at the table. But the elderly grandfather's shaky hands and
failing sight made eating difficult.. Peas rolled off his spoon onto the floor.
When he grasped the glass, milk spilled on the tableclot… Continue