Public Release of the Final Report: Supporting Canadians Aging at Home

National Seniors Council Report Recommends How Federal Government Can Further Support Canadians Aging at Home

Every senior deserves to age with dignity and choice, in their communities and on their terms.

Today, Canada’s Minister for Seniors, the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr. and the Minister of Health, the Honourable Mark Holland, welcomed a new report from the National Seniors Council (NSC) examining measures to further support Canadians aging at home, titled Supporting Canadians Aging at Home: Ensuring Quality of Life as We Age.

The report provides insights into the services, supports, strategies, and solutions that enable Canadian seniors to age at home on their terms and in good health. It highlights three priority areas for action including additional financial benefits for low-income seniors, reinforced community-based support and services, and new initiatives to promote and help plan for aging, retirement, and life in later years.