September 25, 2019
Seniors’ Advocate Dr. Suzanne Brake today released “Long May Your Big Jib Draw: Setting Sail”. This report is a “what we’ve heard” document reflecting the major systemic issues that seniors have brought forward since the creation of the Office in…
September 24, 2019
The following is being distributed at the request of the Office of the Seniors’ Advocate: Dr. Suzanne Brake, Seniors’ Advocate, will release a document highlighting the major issues that seniors have brought to her attention since her appointment. Dr. Brake…
June 27, 2019
Seniors’ Month 2019 is coming to a close. For the Seniors’ Advocate, Dr. Suzanne Brake, June has been another very busy month of travelling, talking and listening to seniors throughout the province. The Office of the Seniors’ Advocate was established…
October 1, 2018
Each year this day is set aside to recognize seniors throughout the world and to acknowledge their contributions. As Newfoundland and Labrador’s Seniors’ Advocate, I encourage every citizen to take the time today to think about all of the ways…
July 24, 2018
The Seniors’ Advocate is very concerned about the impact of increased cost of electricity on all citizens, but particularly on lower income seniors. In the past six months the Advocate has received numerous phone calls, emails, letters, and held face…
June 15, 2018
In 2002, the United Nations identified the mistreatment of older adults as a violation of internationally recognized human rights. In 2006 the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse launched the first World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June…
June 1, 2018
This month is a perfect time to focus on issues important to seniors. During the past few months the Office of the Seniors’ Advocate has received numerous calls, emails and letters expressing concerns in the areas of personal care, health…
