...Among many developed countries around the world, Canada’s population is aging and it will continue to increase with a huge contribution of baby boom generation. In 2010, we had about 14% of Canadian seniors (those age 65 and older) and by 2036, this percentage will increase to about 25% (Canadian Institute for Health Information, 2011). We do not live only in an aging world but in a society in which older people are healthier and more active as compared to past aging population. The effects of population aging permeate all spheres of social life; work, the family, politics, economy, housing and health care. However, there lies a strong belief that the aging of Canadian population will certainly lead to an increase in the cost of providing the current level of health care in Canada because health care costs are much higher for seniors, and this financial burden will be more acute in some provinces due to provincial differences in the age structure and population health (Health Canada, 2006). This paper will discuss the various aspects of aging of population that can result as a threat to the Canadian health care system in terms of cost and health care facility usage by the elderly. Also, the social and demographic structures of aging that limits the living rights of aging population will also be mentioned. Ageism is a social Construction: “Old” age or becoming a senior does not happen overnight when a person turns 65. Rather, the meaning of being old is socially constructed...
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...Among many developed countries around the world, Canada’s population is aging and it will continue to increase with a huge contribution of baby boom generation. In 2010, we had about 14% of Canadian seniors (those age 65 and older) and by 2036, this percentage will increase to about 25% (Canadian Institute for Health Information, 2011). We do not live only in an aging world but in a society in which older people are healthier and more active as compared to past aging population. The effects of population aging permeate all spheres of social life; work, the family, politics, economy, housing and health care. However, there lies a strong belief that the aging of Canadian population will certainly lead to an increase in the cost of providing the current level of health care in Canada because health care costs are much higher for seniors, and this financial burden will be more acute in some provinces due to provincial differences in the age structure and population health (Health Canada, 2006). This paper will discuss the various aspects of aging of population that can result as a threat to the Canadian health care system in terms of cost and health care facility usage by the elderly. Also, the social and demographic structures of aging that limits the living rights of aging population will also be mentioned. Ageism is a social Construction: “Old” age or becoming a senior does not happen overnight when a person turns 65. Rather, the meaning of being old is socially constructed...
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...Immigration and Canada’s Aging Demographic With more people living longer and having fewer children, can the arrival of immigrants help to stabilize the balance between generations? Immigrants play an important role in supporting programs that maintain an aging work force but immigration may not be able to relieve Canada of the challenges of an aging population. One in seven Canadians is a senior citizen, 13.7% of the Canadian population was over 65 in 2006, with the fastest growing group being seniors aged 85 years or old (Soc. p. 278). The proportion of seniors will double by 2031, totalling around 25% of the population (Soc. p. 278) In September 2005, Statistics Canada released a study on the population of Canada. This report gave a detailed picture of past, present and future population trends. Understanding population trends is important to the running of social and economic systems and plays an important role in determining government policy. The report contains a warning that Ottawa and other levels of government in Canada need to make some dramatic policy changes to meet the demographic challenges of the future. The Statistics Canada Report shows that Canada’s fertility rate is 1.5 children per female. With Canada’s aging population of “baby boomers” it means that in twenty years death may outpace births. This means as Canadians we are not even “replacing” ourselves. As a result, the growth rate in our population will change from increases to an actual decrease...
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...Immigrants make up a considerable proportion of the Canadian population. At the time of the 1991 Census, there were 4.3 million immigrants living in Canada, which is 16% of the total Canadian population. (See Graph 1, Immigrants as a Percentage of Canada's Population, 1901-1996) Over the past decades the level of immigration in Canada has increased from an average of 137 000 immigrants arriving in Canada in the 1960s to an average of about 200 000 in 1998. (See Table1, Annual Immigration Plan 1998) The largest share of immigrants admitted into Canada are in the economic class, in 1994, close to half of the new immigrants coming to Canada were economic class immigrants. Immigration is needed to maintain the Canadian population; "Canada will be an aging society with such a low birth rate that it will soon be unable to sustain its population without sustained immigration." Immigrants are a source of labour to the Canadian economy; immigrants are as likely as people born in Canada to be employed, and many are skilled workers that the Canadian economy is in need of. Business class, investor and entrepreneur immigrant help to provide job opportunities in the economy, and also generate more economic activities and income for the Canadian economy. "Analysis of data from the household/family file of the 1981 Canadian Census of Population reveals that, regardless of origin, immigrants benefit the Canadian-born population through the public treasury." Immigrants are an aid to the Canadian...
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...Canada’s Assessment Overview BUS 343 International Marketing Ashford University Prof. LaCasse September 28, 2015 Canada’s Assessment Overview Canada (2014) Mergent online source expressed that the Canada is rich with resources such as natural resources, their labor is skilled, it has a modern infrastructure, strong economic prospects, and its fiscal budget is balanced. Exports for Canada are roughly a third of the GDP, with the United States absorbing 80% of its exports per year. However despite Merchant’s report of Canada’s soundness, how well a country performs for their own economy is really more important by having the right trading partners, technology advance products and services, and being able produce these services in areas that need and want them at right margin prices. Here we will assess Canada’s: Principal imports and exports, gross national product (GNP) demographics of the population, and per capita income. In addition I will also discuss Canada’s target markets and recommended products (goods or services) that I believe would benefit Canada. Note: Line spacing is off, see APA 6th for correct spacing Principle Imports and Exports The significance of imports and exports provide the consumer with products and services they want and need, ultimately imports and exports affect the economy. Products and services provide choices especially products produced from foreign countries. Despite the benefits of products and services by countries...
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...The Canadian pension system, funded from the Government of Canada’s general revenues is comprised of three programs. The Old Age Security (OAS) program includes the basic OAS pension, the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), and the Allowance for Survivors.(social work) Old Age Security provides benefits to Canadian residents at the age of 65 and who have resided in Canada for more than 10 years after age 18. To receive the full monthly benefit of $540.12, an individual must have lived in Canada for a period of 40 or more years after the age of 18. OAS benefits are not dependant on paid employment or the income of a spouse or partner. Individuals who earn more than $69, 562 will have their OAS benefits “clawed back” and those with an income exceeding $122, 772 are not eligible to receive the OAS benefit. The Guaranteed Income Supplement provides benefits to low income seniors who are also receiving OAS. The federal government has recently introduced policy changes to the Old Age Security and (GIS) benefits, specifically increasing the age of eligibility from the current age of 65 to 67. These changes are to be fully implemented by the year 2029. As an advocate for low income seniors, the policy changes to the OAS/GIS eligibility requirements will be analysis and recommendations will be made that there is no financial reason to amend the Old Age Security Act and in doing so the adverse affects to lower income earners will be numerous. The Canadian government, under Conservative...
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...INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT THE ELDERLY POPULATION Niagara College NURS 1270 Amanda Sorrell The Elderly Population How old do you want to live? This is a good question considering that according to research done by Christiansen et. al. (2009), there has been a gain of about 30 years of life expectancy on average, in developed countries globally over the span of the 20th century and Canada is no exception. This increase in life expectancy is primarily due to improvements in health care; an understanding of how disease is transmitted and can be prevented, and a better understanding of the body and how to keep it healthy (Christiansen, et. al., 2009). However, it would seem this extra lease on life comes with some extra concerns as seen in the current overall health of the elderly population which is the vulnerable group I have chosen for this assignment. This is also the group I am working with during my clinical placement this term, which is another reason I have chosen it for this paper. The members within the elderly population, in part due to extended years of life, are a group that is at risk for diminished well-being and compromised health due to changes in the aging process both physically and mentally. Nutrition, mobility and personal safety also become issues in health maintenance as we age, as is the issue of poverty that affect our elderly who are living well past the age of retirement in Canada. When our elderly population are not able to maintain a standard...
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...Understanding Pro-Immigration Attitudes in Canada In September 2015, Denmark’s immigration ministry published an advertisement in several newspapers in Lebanon, a country that hosts over one million Syrian refugees, to discourage refugees from coming to Denmark. The ad listed many reasons that portray Denmark as a wrong destination for refugees (Denmark advert in Lebanon, 2015). Although it was not stated explicitly, the message was very clear: refugees are not welcome in Denmark. This negative attitude towards immigrants is not exclusive to Denmark. In fact, most European countries have followed suit and have shown an attitude that ranges from reluctant to hostile. Even in a country like the United States that has been known as a “nation of...
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... 2 2) Introduction – Japan’s aging population and the implications to its economy 3 3) Article summary 4 4) Fiscal and Social Implications 5 5) Japan, against uncontrollable forces 6 6) Unemployment 6 7) What policies should the government implement 7 8) Conclusion 8 9) References 9 10) Attached Article 10 & 11 2. Introduction - Japan’s aging population and the implications to its economy Japan is an island nation located in the Pacific Ocean, east of Asia. With neighbouring countries such as China, North and South Korea, and Russia, Japan is ranked 36th among the world in terms of population density. Japan houses up to 128 million people as of 2012...
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...the use of assessments and treatments to enable individuals with physical, mental, or cognitive disorders to perform activities required in daily life. In the process, it aims to promote empowerment and social justice through occupation-based and client-centred approaches. It is divided into different practice areas including those related to children, youth, the elderly and mental health. In Canada, it is practiced in settings found in both urban and rural areas, such as hospitals, private clinics, rehabilitation centres, nursing homes and private households. An occupational therapist works with clients of all ages whose difficulties may have been present since birth or as a result of an accident, illness, aging...
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...beings for new products. (Haider, 2010) As a result, social environment will give marketing a new guidance. And demographic and cultural will be included as two main factors in social environment. Demographic is to gather people in groups that share with same common criteria. Because of the variables of demographic, demographic is divided in many parts. Such as age, gender, income, race, religion. (Naik, 2013) Cultural is the values and ideologies of a particular group of individuals. And it consists of languages, regions, habits, arts and so on. (Zimmermann, 2015) Besides, both demographic and cultural have direct link with marketing. Demographic will direct determine the potential capacity of the market. What’s more, the structure of population age and the level of education will have profound influence on market structure. Due to different cultural will cause different consumption concept, so cultural will affect customer’s consumption idea directly. Further to say, different consumption ideas will require companies to design different marketing strategies. Without a good knowledge of different cultural in different districts, it is very easy to make mistakes in marketing strategies. For example, a brand name for the product’s quality and reliability of a language may cause severe negative...
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...Contemporary Issue in Business: * Demographic problem – Baby boomers are aging, and there are fewer younger people in Canada. Therefore, the demographic drag would probably increase in the coming years. As the boomer generation ages, labor force participation rates will decline and hours worked will fall. Aging will put pressure on the labour market. As workers retire and there are fewer people to replace them, there will be upward pressure on wages and adjustments on the composition and the nature of the labour force. For firms, attracting talent, while retaining relevant expertise and institutional knowledge, will be more challenging * Financial systemic risk: Until today we continue to see the enormous costs to the global economy of the financial crisis that started five years ago. Canada is not averse to this risk, since it gets transmitted across financial institution and markets. Although, this risk cannot be really controlled, managers do have the tendency to take on excessive risks during economic upswings, which leads to firms becoming overly risk averse during economic downturn. * More recently, Statistics Canada issued a report (March 9, 2010) arguing that by 2031, 25-28% of the Canadian population could be foreign born. These statistical forecasts are telling us that immigration is a major force shaping Canada’s urban areas. * Indeed, Canada’s track record in successfully integrating immigrants is slipping. On average, immigrants arrive in this country...
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...Resources Executive Summary With a population of 9.9 million, Hungary is a small but open market that is highly engaged in international trade. Strategically located at the heart of the Central European region, Hungary joined the European Union (E.U.) in 2004. While the 2008 economic downturn negatively affected Hungary's economy, exports helped the country recover in 2010 and 2011. Although not part of the euro zone, Hungary is nevertheless affected by the economic challenges in the region, and began negotiations with the European Union and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a financial assistance package in July 2012 (Economic Intelligence Unit [EIU], 2012a). In 2011, agri-food and seafood trade between Canada and Hungary totalled over C$16.2 million. In the same year, Canadian exports to Hungary amounted to C$5.8 million, up from C$4.7 million in 2010, while imports from Hungary amounted to C$10.4 million (Statistics Canada, 2012). Hungarian consumers have developed a strong penchant for high-quality and convenience-oriented food products in recent years, a result of the country's increasing urban/suburban population and corresponding busier lifestyles. This has fuelled demand for fast food, frozen and chilled processed food, and ready-made meals. However, greater health awareness has also sparked interest in health and wellness, including fish and seafood, organic, and fortified/functional agri-food products. Hungary's aging population is expected to increase the relevance...
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...Upon aging, life changes occur; leaving an individual with many decisions to make. Amidst one of the most challenging decisions is who will care for the person when they are no longer able to do so, and where they will live. In today's society, nursing homes are a favored choice regardless of the gender, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status with approximately 352, 300 seniors living in special-care facilities throughout Canada (Stat Can, 2013). To many, nursing homes are seen as an ideal living arrangement for their loved elders, unfortunately that is not the reality for all seniors in these nursing homes. What seniors are led to believe is their new haven, may in fact, be just the opposite. Elders in Ontario nursing homes are being beaten, neglected and even sexually assaulted by people who were hired to care for them (McLean & Welsh, 2011). According to the reports that the Star was able to obtain, more than 10 residents in Ontario each month are verbally, physically and sexually assaulted (McLean & Welsh, 2011). Many reported abuse cases have been life-threatening and have led to death due to assault and neglect. Despite the provincial vow of improved care in these homes, it is evident that seniors are facing the same problems with abuse in nursing homes today. On November 17th, 2011, the Star examined 70 percent of the inspection reports from last year, 1500 reports in total, and serious problems were located in 900 of the cases. Of these 900, approximately...
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...WHO’s collaboration with governments and all partners of the initiative. • Ensure coordination of the implementation of the VISION 2020 plan, by setting up a monitoring committee grouping all those involved, including national government representatives. • Provide support for strengthening national capability, especially through development of human resources, to coordinate, assess, and prevent avoidable blindness. • Document, from countries with successful blindness prevention programs, good practices and blindness prevention systems or models that could be applied in other developing countries. • Report to the Fifty-Ninth World Health Assembly on the progress of the Global Initiative. Canada signed on to this agreement, and for that it deserves applause. However,...
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