Canada Still Needs a National Seniors Strategy

On the 10th anniversary of National Seniors Day, the National Institute on Ageing (NIA) marked the occasion with the release of the renewed National Seniors Strategy (NSS), an evidenced based blueprint for federal leadership and policy recommendations for coordinated action to address the needs of an ageing population - especially in light the effects of COVID-19 on the older population.

The strategy examines the sustainability and ability of health care systems, social services, and the retirement income system to meet the needs of Canadians as they age. It also makes evidence-informed policy recommendations for each key challenge and identifies potential enablers to improve the system of care for older Canadians.

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