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Moving not always an option continued from p.22 Ward noted many seniors are having trouble finding rent-geared-to-income housing because there isn't enough help available in the region. "When we had the last recession in 2008, interest rates went down. Many seniors were dependent on their savings to give them interest and they were living on it. Now the interest rates are one or 1.5 per cent," said Ward. "There is rent-geared-to-income housing, but there isn't enough." Ward advises those looking for rent-gearedto-income housing to get their names placed on a waiting list "as soon as they have a problem," she said. With rent-geared-to-income housing, Sheridan explained that up to 30 per cent of their earnings go to rent while remaining funds can go to other necessities. "If you spend a lot of your income on paying rent or maintaining a home and then suddenly you have 70 per cent of it at your discretion for maintaining your life, it makes such a difference to your outlook," said Sheridan. Ward noted that while Canada lacks a national housing strategy, regional council is "doing what it can" to acquire additional funding from the provincial and federal governments. While she advocates for additional housing DON'T MISS THESE GREAT DEALS! 23 | Thursday, November 7, 2013 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com When we had the last recession in 2008, interest rates went down. Many seniors were dependent on their savings to give them interest and they were living on it. Now the interest rates are one or 1.5 per cent. There is rent-geared-to-income housing, but there isn't enough. Elder Services Advisory Committee SUPER Careport Centre, Hamilton (corner of Aberdeen & Longwood) Fri: 12pm-8pm, Sat: 10am-5pm, Sun: 10am-5pm $ SOUTHERN ONTARIO Liquidator up to Cha Ching s up to November 15-17 2 Admission Donation to Spec Kids S AL E Name brand cosmetics and fragrances 70% OFF stock items at the Super Sale 50% OFF Carole Ward 400Thread count sheet sets for $25 Any size Kettle Corn: $5.00 large bag ShowSpecial 2 for $9.00 Caramel Corn: $3.00 200g bag Apple Pie Caramel Corn: $4.50 200g bag Real Maple Caramel Corn: $4.50 200g bag resources, Ward says moving isn't an option for everybody and the forum will also explore alternative options to relocation. "Some people should stay where they are. If they want to stay in their own home, they may need to modify something," said Ward. "(It) is very important for people to know where they can go so that they don't feel that they have to stay in their home because it's the only place they know." Complimentary tickets are available for pick up at the Sir John Colborne Seniors Centre. For more information, call 905-8155960. Lots of great deals with thousands of items priced to go! Interested I t t dE Exhibitors hibit Call: 905-870-9678 SOSuperSale SOSuperSale A DIVISION OF Memory foam bath mats only $10 BathTowels $6, HandTowels $2, Facecloths $1 www.sosupersale.com Don't miss these, and other great deals! Visit Proudly Canadian Plus many more Deals! Follow us: @wagjag facebook.com/wagjag * Buy Online: DISINFECT & clean objects that many people touch often WASH HANDS frequently 87% off Get a $20.00 FLU SHOT $20 FOR AN ONYX EZ RADIO, VEHICLE KIT AND A 3-MONTH SUBSCRIPTION FROM SIRIUS XM CANADA (A $150.86 VALUE) *Visit CPHA.ca for more details on how to fight the flu with daily acts of prevention on any Lysol cleaning or hand soap products ® TO THE DEALER: redemption on any other basis may constitute fraud and will, at our option, void coupon presented. Application for reimbursement accepted from principals only. Applications for reimbursement received after six months from expiry date as indicated will not be accepted. Cash value 1/100 cents. P.S.T., Q.S.T., G.S.T. and/or H.S.T. are included in value of coupon where applicable. For redemption, mail to: Reckitt Benckiser (Canada) Inc., Box 3000, Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 4L3. Coupon valid in Canada only. LIMIT ONE COUPON PER PURCHASE of products and quantities stated. No facsimiles accepted. NOT TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ANY OTHER COUPON OFFER, PROMOTION OR DISCOUNT. Use of more than one manufacturer coupon per product purchased is strictly prohibited. Buy Online: 72% off $19.00 Buy Online: 83% off $10.00 UP TO 73% OFF DEEP CLEANSING FACIALS WIH EXTRACTION AND EYEBROW SHAPING FROM BEAUTY FIRST FOR WOMEN (3 OPTIONS) UP TO 83% OFF U.S. PARCEL SERVICE OR A 1-YEAR MAILBOX RENTAL FROM AMERICAN MAILBOX (2 OPTIONS) Expiry Date: January 31, 2014. © 2013 Reckitt Benckiser (Canada) Inc. 1 Brought to you by How to buy a WagJag: Go to www.wagjag.com 2 Click buy on the offer and follow the instructions. 3 Receive your deal, tell your friends and enjoy!