A group of advocates for seniors is hopeful discussions in Ottawa last week will lead to better funding for those who need more care than their families can provide.
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Candace Chartier Executive Chair for the Canadian Association for Long Term Care says there isn’t enough money going into senior care.
She says the problem is only going to get worse as the senior population grows.
“The federal government has to pay a role in helping to insure that seniors have the long-term care system that will meet their needs now and into the future.”
Chartier says stats show for the first time in history there are more people in Canada over the age of 65 then those under 15.
She says the federal government needs to make long-term care a priority.
Meanwhile, the Mayor of Mahone Bay couldn’t agree more.
David DeVenne says the problem has become more apparent as the town waits on a proposed new long-term care facility.
“The facilities that we’re currently trying to maintain are not adequate. There needs to be federal and provincial assistance to maintain even the facilities we have now, let alone expand for future need.
He says he hopes the discussions will encourage Ottawa to take a closer look at long-term care investments.
