Centre for Ageing Better’s Post

More than 7 million people in Canada are older than 64 – that’s just shy of 20 percent of us. The issues that all seniors face include, but are not limited to, financial security, health care, and an end to ageism. Rudy Buttignol, the President of the Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP), represents associations across the country advocating with all levels of government on behalf of 330,000 members. According to Buttignol, “The greatest obstacle to achieving better societal outcomes for senior citizens is ageism.” There is a generally held belief that as you age, your body and mind will fall apart and you’ll be grumpy and lonely and you're going to be ill. Buttignol says, “That’s simply not true. They are, however, the basis of bias directed at seniors.” Those attitudes towards seniors impact so many other aspects of their lives. Buttignol says, “It’s why families worry that seniors can’t remain in their homes. It affects the way health care providers treat senior patients. It’s discrimination.” Since 1983, CARP has been working to combat stereotypes about seniors. The organization also advocates for tax policy changes that will support homecare, reframing the concept of retirement residences from “institutions” to “homes.” We invited Rudy Buttignol to join us for a Conversation That Matters about aging well and why we need to respect our elders. --- Please become a Patreon subscriber and support the production of this program, with a $1 pledge https://goo.gl/ypXyDs The views discussed in this video are the opinions of our guests and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Oh Boy Productions or this show. Any images in this video are for fair use only, as we are a journalism outlet that seeks to illustrate the topic or guest involved. ctm484 #seniors #ageism #elderlyrights Rudy Buttignol, C.M. #CARP

📊 New data release from the Australian Bureau of Statistics! Having utilised the previous release of the Survey of Disability, Ageing, and Carers (SDAC) for my PhD research, I appreciate the value of this population-based national survey. It provides important insights into people with disability, older adults, and the informal carers who assist them. This dataset is crucial for understanding and addressing the needs of these groups. #Research #AgedCare #SDAC #Data #Carers #OlderAdults #ABS #Aging #Ageing #Gerontology #Geriatrics

National population-based data is so important. How can we plan for the future if we don't understand the issues? As Australia's demographics change to have a higher percentage of the total population over 60 than ever before, we need data like this (and more) to identify the opportunities and challenges ahead. We are so privileged - never before in human history have we had so much living knowledge and experience.

ICYMI: Watch our panel discuss our new Housing America's Older Adults report and the challenges facing this surging population as they struggle to afford housing + care in the coming years. https://lnkd.in/gqQqvJB5

Target 12 in the National Agreement on Closing the Gap (the National Agreement) set out the aim to "By 2031, reduce the rate of over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in out-of-home care by 45 per cent". Yet, we are continuing to fail First Nations children as they continue to be removed from their families and communities at disproportionate rates. In 2016 First Nations children were 9.5x more likely to be placed in out-of-home care, this rose to 10.5x in 2023. Fewer than half of Indigenous children in care are living with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander carers, a decline from more than 65 per cent a decade ago. #NowMoreThanEver we need to work together to reduce the overrepresentation of First Nations children in the child protection system. It is up to all of us to respect, protect and uphold the rights of First Nations children and their rights to safety, connection and culture. The SNAICC - National Voice for our Children Family Matters report highlights 4 Building Blocks that are crucial to ensuring that all First Nations children are afforded their rights to grow up safe and cared for in family, community and culture. : (1) All families enjoy access to quality, culturally safe, universal and targeted services necessary for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children to thrive. (2) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and organisations participate in, and have control over, decisions that affect their children. (3) Law, policy and practice in child and family welfare are culturally safe and responsive. (4) Governments and services are accountable to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. #NationalReconciliationWeek #NRW2024

Our aged care system must prioritise human rights, not be held hostage by funding delays. Last week, EAAA joined other peak bodies representing older Australians in Canberra, urging politicians to act now. Every delay in reform puts the rights and dignity of older people at serious risk. Let’s ensure older Australians receive the care and respect they deserve — no more excuses. Australian Independent Retirees, Carers Australia, COTA Australia, Dementia Australia, LGBTIQ+ Health Australia, National Seniors Australia, Older Persons Advocacy Network, RSL Australia, Partners in Culturally Appropriate Care Alliance

Can you help? Professional Engagement - Ageing Well Survey 2023

NSW and WA are the only states in Australia that have not yet adopted the Silver Level Livable Housing Standards. It is my hope that the NSW Government implements these standards and follows the direction of other states and territories that have signed. It is well documented that Australia is going through a national housing affordability crisis. This is only amplified for people with disability. With everyone scrambling to find affordable homes, there is not enough accessibile homes in NSW, creating very significant and often life threatening barriers for people with disability. Over 3 million Australians have mobility issues with at least 1 million situated in NSW, making our state the highest disability population facing housing inequality. We are lagging when we should be leading. People with disability are overrepresented in homeless populations, and frequently come into contact with health and justice agencies due to limited housing availability and a lack of specialist support to find them somewhere to live that is supportive and safe. We also face serious financial, social and physical barriers as a result of not have access to accessibile housing. The Disability Royal Commission and the NDIS Review recommended that NSW adopt these standards in order to ramp up the availability of new accessibile homes. I urge everyone to sign the petition and end housing discrimination. This doesn’t just benefit people with disability but our elderly, young families and anyone who could benefit from having housing with accessibility features in place.

As more and more senior living organizations re-think how/if they provide skilled nursing care, and we see more divestitures of freestanding skilled buildings, this post caught my eye:

What are you providing for the elderly. in terms of housing and development