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The National Advisory Council on Aging was created on May 1, 1980, to assist and advise the Minister of Health on all matters related to the aging of the Canadian population and the quality of life of seniors. These may be matters that the Minister refers to the Council or that the Council considers appropriate. What's NewJanuary 2006 | December 2005 | November 2005 |  January 2006[2006-01-26]: Expression 19-1: Seniors contribute! There is too often a perception that as the number of seniors grows, this group will become a burden to society. This issue of Expression sets the record straight. Older adults not only contribute to the emotional, physical and financial well-being of family and friends, they also form the backbone of Canada's volunteer organizations. As volunteer activity benefits both seniors and their communities, volunteer organizations would be wise to understand the needs and adapt to the expectations of upcoming seniors, who will be available in great numbers for community service. December 2005No new items November 2005No new items October 2005[2005-10-31]: Minister Of Health Announces Appointments To The National Advisory Council On Aging OTTAWA — Health Minister Ujjal Dosanjh today announced new appointments to the National Advisory Council on Aging (NACA). The new members are Gilbert Barrette and Robert Dobie from Quebec, Roberta Morgan from the Yukon, Bhupinder Kaur Dhillon from British Columbia, Verdon Mercer from Newfoundland and Labrador, and Mike Sommerville from Ontario. The Minister also announced the reappointment of two members of the Council – Mohindar Singh from Manitoba and Lloyd Brunes from the Northwest Territories. This brings the total membership of the Council to 10. [more] [2005-10-19]: Communiqué: NACA demands improvements to Canada's long-term care institutions Ottawa, October 19, 2005 — The National Advisory Council on Aging (NACA) urges governments, care institutions and other stakeholders to work together to improve the lives of seniors in long-term care facilities. The need for improvements is discussed in a statement to be released during the Canadian Association on Gerontology's meeting in Halifax, October 20-22nd. The Council supports the recommendations put forward by the Canadian Healthcare Association (CHA) in its 2004 Policy Brief on the subject. [more] [2005-10-19]: Expression 18-4: The changing face of long-term care We've all heard sorry stories about long-term care establishments, but there are shining examples in Canada, of excellent long-term care for seniors. In this issue of Expression, NACA looks at the principles and practices that underpin the operations of the best long-term care facilities, makes recommendations on choosing a long-term care establishment, and supports the improvements to long-term care recommended by the Canadian Healthcare Association. [2005-10-03]: Communiqué: NACA reports on poverty among Canadian seniors on International Day of Older Persons Ottawa, October 3, 2005 — The National Advisory Council on Aging (NACA) urges governments and society to work toward eradicating seniors' poverty in Canada. The Council launched on October 1st, the International Day of Older Persons as declared by the United Nations, a new report called Seniors on the margins: Aging in poverty in Canada. [more] [2005-10-03]: Seniors on the margins: Aging in poverty in Canada While Canada's income security system is touted as one of the best, close of 7% of its seniors live below the poverty line. In this report, NACA examines the shortcomings of Canada's retirement policies and income programs and makes 15 recommendations that include changes to income security programs, retirement savings plans and housing and long-term care costs for seniors. National Advisory Council on Aging Tel: (613) 957-1968 |
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