Seniors’ advocate says some B.C. elderly giving up basic needs to afford housing

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BC’s Senior’s Advocate has released a report that says financial need is the greatest need amongst seniors.

On Thursday, the province’s advocate for seniors released a comprehensive report that found housing for older British Columbians must be more affordable, appropriate and available. Isobel Mackenzie urged the government to accept 18 recommendations after canvassing thousands of seniors across B.C. over the past year.

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Source: Globe & Mail

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