Results: Our Aging Population
There are more seniors in the world than any other age groups. This is especially true for Canada (specifically British Columbia). Considering that most of the world's populations are seniors, what strikes you as important aspects of care for our aging population?
1.
1.
Given that there is a worldwide aging population, what services do you think we need to change to meet senior's needs? Affordable & Accessible Transportation
44%
•
842 votes
HIgher Income for Seniors
45%
•
862 votes
Affordable Seniors Housing
60%
•
1142 votes
More Home-Care Programs
57%
•
1077 votes
Other (please specify)
3%
•
60 votes
Not Applicable
13%
•
250 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| 0.20% | 8 | |
| Affordable Health Care | 0.08% | 3 |
| Health Care | 0.05% | 2 |
| better health care | 0.05% | 2 |
| better healthcare | 0.05% | 2 |
| special rates on utilities, and cable, easier billing and a smartphone that does not need a masters degree to use | 0.03% | 1 |
| Proper afordable Medicare | 0.03% | 1 |
| All of the above. | 0.03% | 1 |
| bettr medical care | 0.03% | 1 |
| Higher Social Security payments | 0.03% | 1 |
| money for social security | 0.03% | 1 |
| affordable medicine | 0.03% | 1 |
| all the above, plus free medical insurance | 0.03% | 1 |
| Food /utility assistance and more social programs | 0.03% | 1 |
| Affordable better quality health care | 0.03% | 1 |
| help with cleaning/errands | 0.03% | 1 |
| health care actually covers their needs | 0.03% | 1 |
| more affordable and easier access to other services such as lawn care and house cleaning | 0.03% | 1 |
| more food stamps and medical | 0.03% | 1 |
| all of the above | 0.03% | 1 |
| Access to exercise and community | 0.03% | 1 |
| affordable drug costs | 0.03% | 1 |
| Dental care included with Medicare | 0.03% | 1 |
| More affordable homes | 0.03% | 1 |
| idk | 0.03% | 1 |
| cheaper medical care and the truth about our bodies healing themselves | 0.03% | 1 |
| Increased medical services | 0.03% | 1 |
| free the world of the hate filled politicians | 0.03% | 1 |
| We need programs that help our seniors feel like they are still part of the commnity. I like the programs that pair seniors with children and university students. | 0.03% | 1 |
| 8Donr k ow | 0.03% | 1 |
| Better medical aid | 0.03% | 1 |
| Heath care and recreation to keep seniors independent as long as possible | 0.03% | 1 |
| help cleaning | 0.03% | 1 |
| Better long term care facilities that aren't built like warehouses, Home visits by physicians | 0.03% | 1 |
| More research for aging diseases. | 0.03% | 1 |
| Support phone calls for loneliness | 0.03% | 1 |
| Better medical care | 0.03% | 1 |
| what ever they need they should receive | 0.03% | 1 |
| free healthcare | 0.03% | 1 |
| Better health care near to their location. | 0.03% | 1 |
| All and then some. | 0.03% | 1 |
| More health care | 0.03% | 1 |
| Cheaper insurance and medications | 0.03% | 1 |
| Affordable healthcare | 0.03% | 1 |
| Transportation for seniors to pick up groceiers etc. | 0.03% | 1 |
| more love,visit,compassion and errand runnig for them,phone calls. | 0.03% | 1 |
| more senior citizen's discounts on everything | 0.03% | 1 |
| help with cleaning house | 0.03% | 1 |
2.
2.
Did you know that the World Health Organization has published 7 universal traits of age-friendly cities (cities that are good for seniors to live in)? Yes
13%
•
239 votes
No
73%
•
1391 votes
Not Applicable
14%
•
266 votes
3.
3.
Of these 7 universal traits, which do you see as being most important? Transportation
26%
•
499 votes
Housing
47%
•
889 votes
Volunteer/Work Opportunities
16%
•
307 votes
Communication to seniors (keeping them informed about their community)
19%
•
361 votes
Social Inclusion
24%
•
449 votes
Access to health services
55%
•
1043 votes
Green Spaces
9%
•
176 votes
Not Applicable
14%
•
271 votes
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