As of July 2019, there is an estimated 6 million+ seniors in living in Canada, making up roughly 17 percent of the population. According to Statistics Canada, this number is expected to increase to over 9.5 million by 2030, meaning seniors will account for almost a quarter of the total population. It’s even proposed that due to this increase, that we break up how we talk about this population into “the younger old (65-74 years), the old (75-84), and the older old or oldest old (85 plus)” (Source: BC Law Institute (BCLI)).
Combined with higher life expectancies, there is a growing focus on the risks and concerns affecting this growing demographic. Seniors and older adults daily face struggles with financial security, housing, social isolation, elder abuse, health care, and access to support.
Documents
Action for Seniors Report – Government of Canada
Adult Abuse and Neglect Statistics
Other Helpful Organizations
Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (CNPEA ~ RCPMTA)
Government of Canada: Federal Elder Abuse Initiative
Victoria Target Theatre Society
Other Web Links
BC Substance Abuse Resources for Seniors
Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre and Registry
Vancouver Coastal Health Authority: ReAct Adult Protection Program
