Perspectives on Seniors’ Health Care in Alberta
(EDMONTON) The burdens of an aging population on the province’s health care system is an issue weighing heavily on the minds of Albertans today, according to a recent survey by ThinkHQ Public Affairs, Inc. Further, the survey finds that Albertans’ confidence in the health system in relation to seniors’ care is troublingly low, and that […]
Albertans’ Concerns and Expectations About Aging
(EDMONTON) When it comes to getting older, health and money are the biggest concerns for Albertans, and they are relatively pessimistic about their prospects for the future according to recent ThinkHQ Public Affairs Inc. poll. On a top-of mind basis, staying healthy and health issues are Albertans’ primary concerns (28% mention), followed closely by issues […]
Aging Population Changing Perceptions of Aging in Alberta
(EDMONTON) Canadians, Albertans, are living longer than ever before, and as a result are having profound impacts on society, the social safety net, the economy, and according to a recent ThinkHQ Public Affairs poll, perceptions of aging itself. On average, Albertans today say that 71 is the age at which they begin to consider […]
Alberta Medical Association Seeks Patient Input on Health Care System through Innovative Online Community
(Edmonton) The Alberta Medical Association wants to hear from all Albertans about the health care system, and is seeking public input through an innovative, new online community – Albertapatients.ca.