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加拿大銀髮族注意！2025 年 10 月 15 日起駕照重大更新 Canadian Senior Drivers BE READY! Major Driving License Updates

🚗 加拿大銀髮族注意！2025 年 10 月 15 日起駕照重大更新 — 資深駕駛必看！隨著人口老化，越來越多長者仍然活躍在道路上。政府預告自 2025 年 10 月起，將實施一系列針對「高齡駕駛人」的新駕照規定。這些變動並非要剝奪長者的駕駛權，而是希望以更科學的方式，確保安全與尊嚴並重。這篇文章將為你詳細解析：新規內容、為何改革、長者應如何準備，還有如何繼續安心駕駛。一、有哪些改變？ 1️⃣ 更新頻率與親身辦理要求 70 至 79 歲：續照間隔將縮短（例如從 5 年改為 2–4 年），部分地區要求親自到場辦理。 80 至 86 歲：可能需要每 1–2 年更新一次，並通過更多健康檢查。 87 歲以上：在某些地區可能要求每年續照，並需通過道路測驗或提供醫療證明。 2️⃣ 健康與反應能力測試視力測試將成為續照的標準程序。部分地區會新增反應速度與認知能力測試。若醫師或交通部門有疑慮，可能要求實際路考或健康評估報告。 3️⃣ 舉報與審查機制家屬、醫師或社工若發現長者駕駛安全有疑慮，可提交檢舉或建議複檢。但重點是「依能力評估」，並非以年齡作為撤銷駕照的唯一依據。 4️⃣ 有條件駕照與替代方案若身體條件不符全駕照，但仍具一定安全駕駛能力，可申請「限制性駕照」，例如：僅限白天駕駛只限當地區域禁止夜間或高速公路行駛政府同時鼓勵長者使用共乘、社區交通等替代方案，維持行動自由。 5️⃣ 因地區而異加拿大各省將根據本地情況制定細節，因此具體規定會略有不同。二、為什麼要修改這些規定？ 🧓 老年駕駛人口上升比起以往世代，現今長者更健康、壽命更長，也更依賴汽車出行。人口結構改變，使交通安全政策必須調整。 👁️‍🗨️ 健康與反應能力的考量隨著年齡增長，視力、反應速度、記憶力與肌肉協調度可能下降。這些測試是為了早期發現問題、避免事故發生。 🤝 平衡「安全」與「自主」對許多長者而言，開車不僅是交通工具，更象徵自由與尊嚴。新政策的目的，是讓大家在「安全」的前提下，盡可能延長駕駛年限，而不是剝奪行動能力。三、這些「沒有」發生！ ✅ 不會因為你「...

Latest Updates on Canadian Seniors Benefits in 2025 Under Prime Minister Mark Carney

@ctvnews Prime Minister Mark Carney outlined his government's priorities Friday after Canadians voted in the Liberals for a fourth mandate. #carney #canada #politics #news ♬ original sound - CTVNews Since Mark Carney became Prime Minister of Canada in March 2025, there have been several notable developments affecting seniors' benefits. Here's an overview of the key changes and proposals: Policy Changes and Proposals Under Prime Minister Mark Carney 1. Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) Increase The Liberal government, under Carney's leadership, proposed a one-year, 5% increase to the Guaranteed Income Supplement to assist low-income seniors in coping with economic challenges. This enhancement could provide up to $652 in additional support for eligible individuals. 2. Cabinet Restructuring and Seniors' Representation Upon forming his cabinet, Prime Minister Carney did not appoint a dedicated Minister for Seniors. This decision has raised concerns among ...

A Year After Brain Surgery: My Journey of Recovery and the Vital Lesson of Listening to My Body

On March 13, 2024 I was lying in St. Michael’s Hospital, undergoing surgery for a subdural hematoma—a condition I never imagined would happen to me. Today, as I reflect on my journey, I am filled with gratitude for the steady recovery I’ve made, the invaluable lessons I’ve learned, and the unwavering support of my incredible wife, Julie. Her love, patience, and personal care during my darkest moments were nothing short of heroic. This story is as much about her as it is about my recovery. The Wake-Up Call: Recognizing the Signs Before my diagnosis, I experienced subtle but persistent symptoms that I initially brushed off. Fatigue, occasional headaches, and unsteady walk were easy to dismiss as stress or lack of sleep. But over time, these symptoms escalated. My walking became unsteady, my speech occasionally slurred. March 11, 2024 Julie noticed my severe headache and booked the appointment with our family doctor who urged me to seek medical emergency attention right away. It was ...

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