Our In the News section features articles and opinion pieces calling for a National Seniors Strategy.
1/29/2021
Although the federal Liberals haven’t yet announced a formal consultation on their promise to develop long-term care (LTC) standards, some advocates say that the future plan should be based on federal funds only flowing to homes that adhere to those standards. Read More
6/30/2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has made it clear that Canada needs to change the way we care for our older adults. We have failed in our duty to safeguard the most vulnerable members of our society. Read more
5/26/2020
Advocacy groups for seniors in Manitoba and Alberta held a rally on social media all day Tuesday, calling on their respective governments to #FixSeniorsCareNOW. Read more
4/27/2020
In the midst of this pandemic, it is an unfortunate reality that long-term care facility populations across Canada have been severely affected by COVID-19. Read more
2/18/2020
As the baby-boomer generation continues to age in the NWT, a growing concern at the NWT Senior Society is the need to ensure there are proper policy measures to respond to it. Read more
2/10/2020
Ottawa’s adults are getting older and Ottawa Public Health says its latest Ageing Well Plan will help make the transition a little easier for residents, their caregivers and City Hall. Read more
12/19/2019
In 2015, researchers at the University of Manitoba’s Centre on Aging reported that among people 45-plus who were hospitalized, being lonely was associated with a higher likelihood of returning to hospital. Read more
10/18/2019
In long-term care facilities — also referred to as nursing homes — experts recommend a minimum care standard of 4.1 hours. The number refers to the direct interaction between caregivers and residents per day. Read more
01/04/2019
“Don’t fall,” all the experts say. But I do. Three times in six years. That isn’t a huge number, but each time, I have broken something: my pelvis in 2012, an elbow in 2014 and a shoulder this past autumn…Read more.
11/12/2018
“We don’t know if we can afford to live in this neighbourhood anymore,” says Barry Gilbeault. He’s talking about Yonge–Eglinton, in midtown Toronto, where real-estate prices are sky high — and getting higher…Read more.
05/14/2018
Canadians are fed up with long wait times for health-care services. A new analysis from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) should wait times for hip and knee…Read more.
04/14/2018
There is a growing clamour across Canada for a strategy to deal with seniors’ care in this country. We have an aging population dominated by the post-war baby boom generation…Read more.
05/14/2017
Spock of Star Trek had it right with “live long and prosper.” It is a concise, yet apt encapsulation of the goals of humankind. Helping create the conditions whereby Canadians have the ability to live successful, healthy and long lives must be one of the most important jobs of policy makers… Read more.
09/21/2015
Canadian doctors, eager to put health care on the election agenda, are challenging federal leaders to back a $3.3-billion package of measures they say would have an immediate impact on caring for the nation’s aging population… Read More.
09/02/2015
Health care is a top concern among voters, but is getting little attention from federal leaders…Read More.
10/25/2015
The Canadian Alliance for Long-Term Care is calling on federal politicians to make long-term care a priority…Read More.
10/05/2015
When Prime Minister Stephen Harper decided to start the election campaign early, it signalled the beginning of one of the longest — and most expensive — campaigns of our time… Read More.
04/19/2015
Canada’s health system is already under major stress and with the number of seniors projected to double in coming years, it is headed for crisis unless the federal government steps up, warns a report from the Conference Board of Canada…Read More.
03/19/2015
CBC Health panel looks at the state of prescription drug use in Canada…Read more.
03/16/2015
The call for a national pharmacare program has just grown louder with a new study showing it could reduce public and private spending on prescription drugs by $7.3 billion annually…Read more.
02/08/2015
Family caregivers need help to sustain the health-care burden they carry…Read more.
01/30/2015
Canada’s premiers were right to call on the federal government today to collaborate in meeting the needs of an aging population, Dr. Chris Simpson, president of the Canadian Medical Association, says….Read more.
01/30/2015
PEI Premier Robert Ghiz says the health care system needs to be overhauled to address the aging population of Canada. Read more.
01/30/2015
Canada’s premiers will seek to put senior care among the top political issues on voters’ minds ahead of the federal election following today’s Council of the Federation meeting in Ottawa…Read more.
01/29/2015
As Canada’s premiers prepare to gather in Ottawa on Jan. 30 to meet as the Council of the Federation, we would like to remind them why a national seniors’ strategy must be high on their agenda… Read more.
01/22/2015
Many people caring for a chronically ill family member say they’re very stressed, according to the Mental Health Commission of Canada. It’s calling for better access to mental health treatment as a top priority… Read more.
01/16/2015
Since we are all going to get old and die one day, we have a stake in how well Canada’s health-care system looks after senior citizens. The problem is, not many of us are confident that it’s going well… Read more.
01/14/2015
I am reminded of the urgent need for a national seniors strategy in Canada every time I see or hear the words “Code Gridlock’’ at Kingston General Hospital where I am on staff… Read more.