Continuing Care Strategy

Did you Know?

• Nova Scotia has the oldest population in Atlantic Canada, and seniors are the fastest growing segment of our population.
  
• By 2021, the life expectancy in Nova Scotia is projected to increase to 78.2 years for men and 83.9 years for women.
  
• 52.6 per cent of Nova Scotians over the age of 12 do not participate in enough physical activity to obtain optimal health benefits.
  
• Few factors contribute as much to successful aging as having a physically active lifestyle. Participating in physical activity throughout our life can have a profound effect on the quality of our lives today and on how well we age.
  
• Fit people are half as likely to become dependant as those who aren't fit.
  
• It's never too late to become active. You'll see significant health benefits by including a moderate amount of physical activity on most, if not all, days of the week.
  

Want to know more?

Health Canada - Tips and resources for healthy living

Canadian Health Network - Health information for every body

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Make physical activity a regular part of your life