More and more Prairie people are living to 100
As more people live to 100, the demands on health care, assisted living facilities and better transit will continue to grow.
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What’s there to complain about at age 100?
Saskatchewan centenarians open up about what daily life is like in assisted-living facilities. “I just do what I can” said Mary, who attends exercise classes regularly.
Looking Forward at 100 – The Documentary
Looking Forward at 100 follows six Saskatchewan centenarians to learn about all the life that’s still worth living after age 100.
“How do you go about reporting on the news?”
Plus three Christmas stories and a list of stories you may have missed this week in the news.
What is being done to retain medical staff in the province
Recruiting is one piece of addressing the healthcare staffing shortage. Another part of the puzzle is retention.
Manitoba could lose more than 300 doctors
Saskatchewan is also likely to lose hundreds of doctors over the next few years. Meanwhile, both provinces plan to hire 3,000 healthcare professionals.
We can pay for private medical care?
Can’t find a family doctor? You can pay out of pocket for a nurse practitioner to see you instead.
I need to find a family doctor… again.
Family doctors receive $30 per patient,, which isn’t adequate to cover clinic costs, in addition to paying themselves a decent salary.
