Statistical Profile Released
Senior Citizens' Secretariat (to July 3, 2005)
July 22, 2003 11:34 AM
Nova Scotia's seniors make up 13.7 per cent of the province's
population and their numbers will increase dramatically in the
future, says a new publication that analyzes Nova Scotia's aging
population.
Released today, July 22, by the Senior Citizens' Secretariat, the
report, A Statistical Profile of Nova Scotia Seniors, provides
details of interest to present-day service providers and to
policy makers of the future.
"This report will prove to be a valuable resource to those who
work with seniors," said Jane Purves, Minister responsible for
the secretariat. "The information is timely and provides an
accurate picture of Nova Scotia's senior population."
The report includes such details as population characteristics,
living arrangements and educational backgrounds of seniors. It is
divided into sections that deal with prevalent issues among
today's seniors, such as health, education and housing.
Nova Scotia has the oldest population in Atlantic Canada and the
third oldest in Canada. Nova Scotia's seniors make up 13.7 per
cent of the province's current population. It is estimated that
by 2026, they will represent 25 per cent of the total population.
The report notes that, although the total population of Nova
Scotia is expected to grow by only four per cent between 2000 and
2026, the senior population will almost double.
The population projections provided in the report will assist
municipal planners, policy makers and those who work with seniors
as they prepare to meet the needs of Nova Scotia's senior
population.
Ms. Purves said it is important to stay informed about seniors'
issues. "If we want to effectively care for our seniors, we must
know what their needs are."
Copies of the report will be distributed to 150 seniors'
organizations throughout the province, as well as officials who
work with seniors. It will be updated regularly to ensure
information remains current.
For a copy of the report, call toll-free 1-800-670-0065 or visit
the secretariat's Web site at www.gov.ns.ca/scs .
FOR BROADCAST USE:
By 2026, seniors will make up one-quarter of the province's
citizens, says a new publication.
Released today (July 22nd), by the Senior Citizens'
Secretariat, A Statistical Profile of Nova Scotia Seniors
provides timely and accurate information that will be valuable to
those who work with seniors, says Jane Purves, the minister
responsible for the Seniors' Secretariat.
The report includes such information as population
characteristics, living arrangements and educational backgrounds
of seniors.
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Contact: Stephanie Cox
Seniors Secretariat
902-424-7957
E-mail: coxsk@gov.ns.ca
kjd July 22, 2003 10:49 A.M.
Nova Scotia's seniors make up 13.7 per cent of the province's
population and their numbers will increase dramatically in the
future, says a new publication that analyzes Nova Scotia's aging
population.
Released today, July 22, by the Senior Citizens' Secretariat, the
report, A Statistical Profile of Nova Scotia Seniors, provides
details of interest to present-day service providers and to
policy makers of the future.
"This report will prove to be a valuable resource to those who
work with seniors," said Jane Purves, Minister responsible for
the secretariat. "The information is timely and provides an
accurate picture of Nova Scotia's senior population."
The report includes such details as population characteristics,
living arrangements and educational backgrounds of seniors. It is
divided into sections that deal with prevalent issues among
today's seniors, such as health, education and housing.
Nova Scotia has the oldest population in Atlantic Canada and the
third oldest in Canada. Nova Scotia's seniors make up 13.7 per
cent of the province's current population. It is estimated that
by 2026, they will represent 25 per cent of the total population.
The report notes that, although the total population of Nova
Scotia is expected to grow by only four per cent between 2000 and
2026, the senior population will almost double.
The population projections provided in the report will assist
municipal planners, policy makers and those who work with seniors
as they prepare to meet the needs of Nova Scotia's senior
population.
Ms. Purves said it is important to stay informed about seniors'
issues. "If we want to effectively care for our seniors, we must
know what their needs are."
Copies of the report will be distributed to 150 seniors'
organizations throughout the province, as well as officials who
work with seniors. It will be updated regularly to ensure
information remains current.
For a copy of the report, call toll-free 1-800-670-0065 or visit
the secretariat's Web site at www.gov.ns.ca/scs .
FOR BROADCAST USE:
By 2026, seniors will make up one-quarter of the province's
citizens, says a new publication.
Released today (July 22nd), by the Senior Citizens'
Secretariat, A Statistical Profile of Nova Scotia Seniors
provides timely and accurate information that will be valuable to
those who work with seniors, says Jane Purves, the minister
responsible for the Seniors' Secretariat.
The report includes such information as population
characteristics, living arrangements and educational backgrounds
of seniors.
-30-
Contact: Stephanie Cox
Seniors Secretariat
902-424-7957
E-mail: coxsk@gov.ns.ca
kjd July 22, 2003 10:49 A.M.