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As Canada’s population ages, the demand for long-term care grows alongside it. By 2050, the population of people aged 80 and above in OECD countries is expected to more than double. Not only will more people need long-term care, but the financial burden of that care is unevenly distributed.
Today in The Conversation Canada, Marie-Louise Leroux and Marie Connolly from the Université du Québec à Montréal share key findings from their recent study on income and long-term care needs in aging Canadians. Their research shows that income plays a crucial role in life expectancy and helping seniors maintain their independence as they age.
Their study found that higher-income Canadians tend to live longer and are less likely to become dependent. They also tend to have more financial resources to afford long-term care. Lower-income individuals, on the other hand, are more likely to require long-term care but less likely to be able to afford it.
The solution, according to Leroux and Connolly, is redistributive policies that prioritize low-income older adults. They write: “Without targeted support, these individuals could be left struggling to afford the care they need. Designing policies that recognize these disparities can help ensure a more equitable and sustainable long-term care system in Canada.”
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