Health Aging in Canada Reading Flashcards
Its time for a new vision on healthy aging that
-Values and supports the contributions of older people
-Celebrates diversity, refutes ageism and reduces inequities
-Provides age-friendly environments and opportunities for older Canadians to make healthy choices, which will enhance their independence and quality of life
The National Framework on Aging overall vision
Canada, a
society for all ages, promotes the well-being and contributions of older people
in all aspects of life”
- seeks
to further specify how this will play out by providing age-friendly
environments and opportunities for older Canadians to make healthy choices,
which will enhance their independence and quality of life.
Five Principles identified by the National Framework on Aging (DIPF)
Dignity
Independence
Participation
Fairness and security
principles provide a common set of values for all jurisdictions that are consistent with the United Nations principles for older persons
Planning for Canadas Aging Population
A framework developed by the F/P/T Committee of Officials (seniors) to guide governments across Canada s they develop policies and programs for their aging population
What does Planning for Canadas Aging Population outline
3 pillars of action
Health, Wellness and security
Continuous learning, work and participation in society
supporting and caring in the community
Today people 65 and older make up what percent of the Canadian population
13%
By 2031 how many approximate seniors will there be and what percent of the population will they account for
9 million seniors, 25% of population
What are the several reasons to invest in healthy aging
- Seniors make a significant contribution to the richness of Canadian life and to the economy
- Healthy aging can delay and minimize the severity of chronic diseases and disabilities in later life, thus saving health care costs and reducing long-term care needs
3.The evidence compels us to build on existing opportunities, to put in place interventions that are known to be effective, and to show leadership by supporting innovative approaches - Canadians of all ages believe that efforts to enable seniors to remain healthy and independent are “the right thing to do”
What is the vision related to a society
A society that:
- values and supports the contributions of older people
-celebrates diversity, refutes ageism and reduces inequities
-provides age-friendly environment’s and opportunities for healthy choices that enhancements independence and quality of life
Selected areas of focus
-social connectedness
-physical activity
-healthy eating
-falls prevention
-tobacco control
What are the three mechanisms supported by:
training leaders and professionals in health, recreation, urban planning
and other sectors that influence opportunities for healthy aging;
- building community capacity for healthy aging among seniors’ groups,
services and centres serving seniors, as well as in intergenerational
programs and practices; and - supporting a research and knowledge development agenda, and the
transfer of what is learned in ways that policy-makers, leaders, seniors
and their families can understand and use
in 2005 the
F/P/T Ministers Responsible for Seniors endorsed the need for action on five
key issues, based on
their impact on senior health
the availability and effectiveness of interventions
the cost associated with the treatment for health problems associated with these factors
their potential to reduce heath inequities
What are the areas of focus
social connectedness
physical activity
healthy eating
falls prevention
tobacco control
Social Connectedness
Mental health promotion—
including social connectedness—is intimately related to seniors’ well-being
and functional status. Social connectedness has a positive effect on well-being
and one’s ability to cope effectively with change and life transitions. It also
affects other health behaviours
Example: seniors who are lonely tend to eat poorly
seniors who
report a strong sense of community belonging are __ percent more likely to be
in good health, compared to __percent who feel less connected.
62%, 49%
Physical Activity
The association between good health and leisure-time physical activity is
particularly strong for seniors, even when socioeconomic factors and the
number of chronic conditions are taken into account
___ percent of seniors who are active
three or more times a week are in good health, compared to __ percent who are
infrequently active
67%, 36%
True or False: seniors remain the most inactive segment of the population
True
Obesity rates among
older adults aged 75-plus have surged, reaching ___ percent in 2004, compared
to ___ percent for this same age group in 1978/79.
24%, 11%
True or False: obesity rates did
not increase significantly among adults aged 65 to 74
True
True or False: Overweight tends to be
higher among middle-aged and older men as compared to women; however,
women have higher obesity rates compared to men.
True
In 2005, __ percent of seniors whose weight was in the
healthy BMI range were in good health, compared to __ percent of seniors who
were obese
55%, 46
Falls Prevention
Among older adults, injuries due to falls threaten independent
living, autonomy, mobility, functional ability and health status.
True or False: The major cause of injury among seniors in Canada is falls
True
If not injury what can a fall cause
n increased and on-going fear
a curtailment of
activities
True or False: Seniors who are injured seldom recover fully
true
True or False: Older adult women typically sustain more injurious falls and have higher rates
of fall-related hospitalizations, Women are also at greater risk than men for
breaking a bone as a result of a fall, due in part to lower bone density after
menopause and higher rates of osteoporosis
True
How much do fall-related injuries in Canada among those 65 and older estimate to cost the economy
2.8 billion a year
Tobacco control
Tobacco use and exposure to second-hand smoke is associated with the
development and progression of numerous chronic diseases, mobility
restrictions, disability and a decline in physical function
True or False: Cigarette smoking is
implicated in eight of the top 14 causes of death for adults 65 years of age or
older
True
Death from smoking results in on average a loss of how many years of expected life
15
What is an important audience for smoking cessation
Older adults
True or False: interventions directed specifically to older adults are existent in
Canada.
False: almost non-existent
Opportunities for all stakeholders to act now, in pursuit of
the new vision for healthy aging.
- Embrace a vision of healthy aging
2.Fund and evaluate national, provincial/territorial and local initiatives - Build on existing opportunities to promote healthy aging on a partnership basis.
- Participate in and support international efforts to promote healthy aging.
5.Re-orient health and social services to better promote healthy aging through
enhanced efforts in health promotion and disease prevention and control
6.Document and share promising practices.
7.Create and promote national guidelines for healthy aging. - Develop a core of ambassadors for healthy aging.
9.Strengthen intergenerational ties
10.Support a knowledge development agenda
