Over the next 15 years, the face of Canada will drastically change as the population over 75 years of age grows by 67%,increasing from 2.1 million in 2005 to 3.5 million by 2020.
Approximately 1 in 4 seniors lives alone - almost 1 in 5 in Toronto below the poverty line
Approximately 80% senior care primarily provided by family/friends. 1 in 4 employees have caregiver duties. Over 50% caregivers are aged 60 or over.
Silver Circle secures support and funding for vital programs for seniors from the Ministry of Health, the Toronto Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), City of Toronto and the United Way
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