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Don't Sell Alberta's Seniors Out
Don't Cut Seniors Out!
The many member organizations of Public Interest Alberta's seniors task force are calling on the Alberta government not to cut seniors out of access to a universal pharmacare plan and public continuing care.
“Both of these government strategies will force the average senior who requires extensive medical care or expensive drugs to pay significantly more for their care,” said Noel Somerville, Chairperson of PIA's Seniors task force. “When did it become acceptable public policy to put the heaviest load on those who are the sickest and frailest?”
Long-term Care Policy Hurting Alberta Seniors
Rally held in Fort McMurray
Seniors and concerned citizens in Fort McMurray made their voices heard at a rally on July 31. The rally, organized by PIA's Seniors Task Force and Friends of Medicare, challenged the Stelmach government's decision to cancel the construction of a much-needed long-term care facility there, which would have provided 48 long-term care beds.
Media Release - July 15, 2009 |
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"Sustainable Healthcare for Seniors: Keeping It Public"
This new study by the Parkland Institute challenges government claims that healthcare costs for our aging population are spiralling out of control, and convincingly shows that quality public healthcare for seniors is affordable.
PIA is assembling teams of committed Albertans in every riding in the province to speak to their MLAs about seniors' issues. Volunteers will receive support and information to present to their MLAs, and will become part of our provincial network.
The Province has struck a Demographic Planning Commission to develop a policy framework to meet the needs of Alberta's aging population. Unfortunately, the provincial Commission is conducting most of its consultations behind closed doors.
Public Interest Alberta's Seniors Task Force has developed a set of principles that we will advocate to be included in any new provincial policy framework.
PIA Seniors Task Force Chair Noel Somerville published this Editorial in the Edmonton Journal in September 2008 to call the Stelmach government to account for its inadequate response to the crisis in seniors' care.
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