Population Aging and the Future of Canadian Healthcare

Authors

  • Jayne Bezuko MacEwan University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31542/j.muse.255

Abstract

The population of the world is aging, and the aging population should not be considered to be an insignificant contributor to increasing healthcare costs in Canada. This paper will explore the effects of aging on the healthcare system in Canada, and will address issues such as chronic illnesses associated with aging, fragmentation of healthcare services, use of an acute care model, and lack of specialized gerontological nursing education programs as contributing factors to why aging is a significant cost driver in healthcare. In addition, this paper will provide recommendations to transform Canada’s healthcare system in order to deliver sustainable and cost-effective healthcare for all.

 

Author Biography

  • Jayne Bezuko, MacEwan University
    BScN Program, 4th Year Nursing Student

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Published

2016-11-25

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Section

Nursing

How to Cite

Population Aging and the Future of Canadian Healthcare. (2016). MacEwan University Student EJournal, 3(1). https://doi.org/10.31542/j.muse.255