Heating costs main concern for many seniors: spokesperson [Video]

As temperatures start to cool across the Maritimes, home heating is about to take a bite out of many household budgets.

With many already struggling with the cost of groceries, rent and the general cost of living, staying warm this winter is one more thing many seniors may be worried about.

Bill Van Gorder is the advocacy and education officer for the Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP) – a non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance the quality of life for older adults.

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Van Gorder says for many seniors, affordability is their main concern.

“Health concerns were always the number one until the last few years, and now it’s finance. ‘Will I outlive my money? Will I have enough money to live off of? Will I be able to afford heating fuel and food, and everything else I need …