Chronic Pain in Adults: Challenges in Understanding and Care (May 2021)
Chronic Pain in Adults: Challenges in Understanding and Care (May 2021) Abstract Bulletin No. 19 of the CURAC/ARUCC Health Care Policy Committee reviews the need for a multi-disciplinary or biopsychosocial approach to the treatment and management of chronic pain. The reasons are clear: one in five Canadians (one in four seniors) experience persistent pain, up …. Read More
Bombshell on catch-up Indexation
The most recent “Report of the Retirees Trust Fund (RTF) Trustees to Dalhousie Pensioners,” received in late February, mentioned that a decision on catch-up indexation had been deferred. The trustees met on March 31 and decided, as provided for in our pension plan rules, to use half of the $10 million RTF surplus identified in …. Read More
Paul Huber made Honorary ADRP Member
At its March meeting, the Board elected to extend an Honorary ADRP Membership to Paul Huber. His long-standing hard work and contributions to the cause were noted: Served on the Pension Advisory Committee as DFA rep and ADRP observer for over 40 years total; Served a term as a trustee of the Dal Pension Plan; …. Read More
Member News: Randy Barkhouse Wins CURAC Tribute Award
Congratulations to longstanding Board member of ADRP and CURAC (Canadian Universities Retiree Associations of Canada), Randy Barkhouse who has received a CURAC Tribute Award. Many ADRP members know Randy as being an expert on Dalhousie pensions and on university pensions plans across Canada. We owe him a great debt for drawing our attention to the …. Read More