Author: Eton Boco, Kyle Rogers
Year: 2021
Category:
Health Publications
Currently, older adults represent 16.5% of the Canadian population , and are projected to make up 24% of the population by 2038. These trends are more extreme in New Brunswick, where older adults comprise 19.5%, predicted to reach 31% by 2038. Current healthcare system resources and infrastructure in the province are not positioned to sufficiently meet the unique care and treatment needs required by the elderly demographic. Further, more Canadians are choosing to remain in their own homes and communities for the latter years of their lives – a shift referred to as “Aging in Place.” To provide the necessary care and fulfil New Brunswickers’ desires to age in place, updated healthcare delivery pathways need to be established. Given the accessibility barriers that may hinder older adults seeking healthcare, using technology to deliver care virtually could be a key driver of positive disruption in the healthcare system.
