According to a new report, ON needs another 6,800 PSWs in the next 5 years to maintain the current level of home-care service. To do this we must address the many issues that care providers face including low wages + burnout #CdnCaregiving Home Care Ontario bit.ly/49Hnf9f

#PLASP parents were treated to a breakfast, made complete with personalized ‘to-go’ bags! 🛍️ #appreciation #parents #parenting #childcare #childcareprovider

Le Conseil national des aînés conseille notre gouvernement sur les politiques et les programmes fédéraux destinés aux aînés. Parce que les aînés et leurs défenseurs sont les mieux placés pour le savoir. C'est en les écoutant que nous réussirons.

It is an honour to chair the National Seniors Council. The NSC members are committed, smart, talented and hardworking. Together, working with the Seniors Secretariat, the Ministers Seamus O'Regan Jr @markhollandlib and their teams we are getting important work done!

Today, April 2, 2024 is Canada's National Caregiver Day. Let's recognize caregiver's value. bit.ly/3yCh735

If you care about caregivers or are a caregiver check out this new documentary premiering April 4 at Ontario Shores. It will be available on YouTube tomorrow.

Save the date! Join us in person or online on May 1 for the launch of CCCE's new report, Caring in Canada. Be the first to explore the latest data on caregiving in Canada, alongside sector leaders, caregivers and care providers. bit.ly/3vJ9EQF #CdnCaregiving

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2024/2025 Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families collaborative research funding opportunities to explore and advance key research questions related to Veteran and Veteran Family mental health and well-being.

“A perfect storm is brewing: demand for care is growing, #caregivers are aging, the number of available caregivers is shrinking, & care needs are becoming more complex due to our aging population & rising rates of disability & mental health conditions.” FamilyCaregivers Patients 4 Change

Congratulations to Samir Sinha on being awarded the Canadian Geriatrics Society B. Lynn Beattie Clinical Leadership Award which recognizes him as a member of Canadian Geriatrics who has made a significant and enduring contribution to Clinical Leadership in Geriatrics.🏆

Coming soon to a loved one near you: The crisis in #caregiving, by André Picard theglobeandmail.com/opinion/articl…

Here is a link to the full report, "Caring In Canada": canadiancaregiving.org/wp-content/upl… via Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence #eldercare #caregiving

The intersection of caregiving and career is a complex issue. In a podcast episode, Donna Duncan explored this topic with expert panelists Pedro Antunes, Chief Economist The Conference Board of Canada , Nora Spinks , and Allison Williams, social geographer McMaster University : link.cohostpodcasting.com/40c1684a-1967-…

NEWS RELEASE: Government of Canada announces increase in award values for federal scholarships and fellowships. Students and postdocs to receive increases as of September 1, 2024. Learn more: canada.ca/en/innovation-…

Balancing elder caregiving and careers is a growing concern in Canada. How can employers and society prepare? Listen to Donna Duncan, Pedro Antunes, Chief Economist The Conference Board of Canada, Nora Spinks & Allison Williams, social geographer @McMaster: link.cohostpodcasting.com/40c1684a-1967-… #SeniorsMonth

Thank you Min. Seamus O'Regan Jr for recognizing the invaluable work of those who give care. We're looking forward to working together with the federal government on a National Caregiving Strategy that supports caregivers and care providers. #CdnCaregiving

Alex Rodriguez asked a question. Reggie Jackson answered it. (Shouts to the producer and rest of the desk for staying out of Reggie’s way and just letting him talk. I doubt they expected this answer. But it’s a great few minutes of television.)

The Final Report of the #NationalSeniorsCouncil Expert Panel is here! It looks into the following for #SeniorsInCanada: Affordability ✅ Accessibility ✅ Availability ✅ Accountability ✅ ow.ly/JrNo50Spzkc #AgeAtHome 🏠

It was an honour and privilege to lead this amazing team Dr. Rejean Hebert, Dr. Carole Esterbrooke, Dr.Omar Saad, Dr.Samir Sinha, Dr. Olive Bryanton, Linda Jeffery, Dr. Marie Beaulieu, Dr. Pamela Williams, Zena Simces.

The National Seniors Council would like to thank the extraordinary team at the Seniors Secretariat and the thoughtful, compassionate and caring contributions from thousands of Canadians that contributed to this report!! Achieving quality of life as we age in Canada!