Inequitable declines in life expectancy in Ontario: 2016- 2021
Life expectancy declined in Ontario from 2016-2021. This study identifies which populations were most impacted.
Social determinants of health significantly impact the health and the aging experiences of older adults. Furthermore, prejudice and discrimination based on age intersects with other forms of discrimination, including those based on gender, disability and socioeconomic status, to amplify vulnerability and health inequities. It’s important that older adults have their needs met and are supported to age well whether living independently, in long-term care, in supportive housing or while receiving home care support.
Unclaimed Benefits: Too many missing out on Old Age Security in Toronto
Old Age Security is a powerful poverty reduction program. The payments can be a significant portion of an older adult’s…
Unclaimed benefits: 10,000+ eligible low-income Torontonians missing out on Old Age Security
TORONTO (December 10, 2024) – Too many low-income Torontonians are not accessing the Old Age Security (OAS) benefits they are…
Aging while homeless: The growing crisis of older adults in Toronto’s shelter system
Our system is failing older adults experiencing homelessness. They are showing up in Toronto’s shelters in increasing numbers and that…
Canada can be a leader in safe long-term care: Submission highlights
More than 200,000 older adults and persons living with a disability live in long-term care homes in Canada. Recognizing that…
Removing language barriers for older adults in social housing: Turning research into action
In Canada, 31 per cent of older adults are immigrants, and up to 50 percent are not fluent in either…
Enhancing eviction prevention supports for older adults in social housing
Evictions are a key source of housing instability for low-income older renters. This community is particularly vulnerable to evictions due…
“Can you send someone who speaks my language?” Language barriers among older adults living in Toronto’s social housing
This report focuses on older adult tenants with limited English proficiency who live in Toronto’s social housing. Many expressed challenges…
Election 2022: Seniors’ care
Wellesley Institute’s New Normal is a vision of a better Canada, Ontario, and Greater Toronto Area where everyone thrives post-pandemic.…
A new normal for seniors’ care: A focus on diversity and health equity
The old normal The evidence is accumulating. Our seniors’ care system is not keeping up with the growing diversity of…
Leaving No One Behind in Long-Term Care: Enhancing Socio-Demographic Data Collection in Long-Term Care Settings
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a disproportionate toll on Canada’s most vulnerable populations. With growing evidence on the inequitable impacts…
The Cost of Waiting for Long-Term Care: Findings from a Qualitative Study
In Ontario, more than 38,000 people are waiting for long-term care placement and the waitlist is growing. While waiting for…