by Web Administrator | Apr 9, 2021 | ESPC Publications: Fact Sheets, Social Issues: Seniors
fACT Sheet — Supporting Seniors During COVID-19 February 18, 2020 Download the fACT Sheet (PDF) Introduction In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, information related to the science behind the virus, how it spread, and what measures were necessary to...
by Brett Lambert | Feb 19, 2021 | Blog: Miscellaneous, Blog: Poverty, Social Issues: Seniors
Blog: Responding to Edmonton Seniors’ Needs During a Pandemic February 19, 2021 When the first known case of COVID-19 was confirmed in Canada a little over a year ago, not a lot was known about the virus. By the time a global pandemic was declared in March 2020,...
by Justine Basilan | Mar 25, 2020 | ESPC Publications: fACTivist, Resources: Housing, Social Issues: Children, Social Issues: Poverty, Social Issues: Seniors
The fACTivist – Spring 2020 March 25, 2020 Download the fACTivist – Spring 2020 now! The fACTivist is the ESPC’s quarterly newsletter. It offers articles on a variety of pertinent social issues, as well as providing updates on Council activities and...
by Web Administrator | Apr 26, 2019 | ESPC Publications: Reports, Social Issues: Indigenous People, Social Issues: Seniors
The Indigenous Seniors Social Isolation report is the culmination of nearly two years of work engaging Indigenous seniors, family members and care providers in a research project to understand the issues and concerns of isolated Indigenous seniors. Guided by an...
by Web Administrator | Mar 23, 2017 | ESPC Publications: Fact Sheets, Social Issues: Disabilities, Social Issues: Health, Social Issues: Seniors
The Canadian government estimates that the number of people over the age of 65 could double by 2040. Baby boomers (those born between 1946 and 1964) are becoming seniors, and average life expectancy is increasing. While the average Canadian senior enjoys a life with...
by Web Administrator | Mar 23, 2017 | ESPC Publications: Fact Sheets, Social Issues: Disabilities, Social Issues: Health, Social Issues: Seniors
The Canadian government estimates that the number of people over the age of 65 could double by 2040. Baby boomers (those born between 1946 and 1964) are becoming seniors, and average life expectancy is increasing. While the average Canadian senior enjoys a life with...
