SENIOR HEALTH // HEALTH CARE
Senior Health CONSIDERING CONTEMPORARY OPTIONS BY JOHN HARDY
T
he stereotypes give misleading impression that “the golden years” are a time of aches and pains and worse. But, in many ways, the stereotypes are stale, dated and being proven wrong. Stats show that Canadians are living longer than ever, insatiably absorbing new facts and information – from technology to nutrition, wellness and health management – and enjoying longer lifespans and better health than ever before.
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NOVEMBER 2021 // BUSINESS IN CALGARY // BUSINESSINCALGARY.COM
StatsCan notes that seniors outnumber children for the first time in Canada’s history. The proportion of seniors in the Canadian population is expected to double by 2025 and, by 2056, a third of the population will be 65 or older. The aging-gracefully baby boomers are a key segment of the demographic shift which is already having a significant impact on health care. Seniors account for nearly half of Canada’s health care spending.
