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Table of contentsPreface The economic situation of seniors
Conclusion ![]() Please send your comments, queries or change of address notice to: National Advisory Council on Aging Tel: (613) 957-1968 ![]() The Division of Aging and Seniors of the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) provides operational support to the National Advisory Council on Aging. SENIORS ON THE MARGINS... is a series of policy papers presenting NACA opinions and recommendations on the needs and concerns of seniors who are marginalized, or at risk of marginalization in Canadian society. 1st printing, 2005 This publication is available in alternate formats upon request. ![]() AcknowledgementThanks are due to Richard Shillington for the research and analysis work he carried out for NACA in the summer of 2004 on Canada's income programs designed to support vulnerable seniors. Dr. Shillington, whose research has focused on health, social and economic policy, has contributed current information on the economic situation of vulnerable seniors as well as the examples cited in this document. Photos: PHAC, with the gracious collaboration of the Good Companions Centre ![]() Acronyms
![]() The National Advisory Council on Aging (NACA) is an arm's length body of citizens appointed by Order in Council to advise the Minister of Health on issues pertaining to seniors' health and the aging of Canada's population. |
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