Report: National Seniors Council on Low Income Among Seniors
February, 2009
Message from the National Seniors Council
At the inaugural meeting of the National Seniors Council in May 2007, the Minister of State (Seniors) identified two initial priorities: to develop ways to raise awareness and address the problem of elder abuse; and to better understand the issue of low income among seniors, particularly unattached women.
The Council submitted its report on elder abuse to Ministers in November 2007, which included advice to consider developing a national awareness campaign on the issue. The Council is pleased that the 2008 federal budget committed $13 million that includes such a campaign as well as the development of information and resource tools for those who help and serve seniors.
