Saturday, October 1 is National Seniors Day in Canada, as well as International Day of Older Persons. I’d like to dedicate this week’s blog to all the older adults who’ve influenced me in my lifetime and shaped me into the person I am today. The federal government established National Seniors Day to raise awareness among [...]
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It’s time to support family caregivers We know the health care system needs more human resources. And because our senior population is steadily increasing, now is the time to champion family caregivers. By 2021 there’ll be 6.7 million Canadians over age 65, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada. Our growing senior population also [...]
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It’s now time to get outside and prepare our gardens for the fall and winter season. Trimming, pruning and digging in the dirt can be enjoyable, but for some it’s a real pain. When the aches and pains that accompany hard work don’t go away, it may be time to seek a little help. September [...]
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For decades we’ve heard that the aging population poses a serious threat to a sustainable public health care system. But new research from the University of British Columbia suggests there is a gap between rhetoric and reality, when it comes to the overall impact seniors have on health care expenditures. In the paper “Population Aging [...]
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Canadians appreciate the dedication of health-care workers and cherish our social programs, but are calling for timely, efficient and compassionate patient care. With the recent flood of media reports, surveys and opinion polls, one might think our health care system is in need of repair. Is all the hype due to the upcoming Ontario provincial [...]
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