FREDERICTON – Doctors in New Brunswick are planning to hold a roundtable discussion in September to address issues around senior care in the province.
The Canadian Medical Association and the New Brunswick Medical Society are inviting representatives from government, health care and patient groups to share input on how to care for the province’s aging population at the roundtable scheduled for Sept. 22.
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Organizers say New Brunswick’s population is tied for being the oldest in Canada.
Dr. Chris Simpson of the Canadian Medical Association says the province is struggling to meet the health needs of its seniors.
Simpson says the situation in New Brunswick demonstrates the need for federal leadership on senior care.
A recent study from Mount Allison University says the number of dementia cases in New Brunswick will rise dramatically over the next 20 years, with rural communities in particular facing a challenge.
Last week the province announced a summit for October aimed at tackling the issue of seniors being kept in hospitals while awaiting placement in nursing homes or other care.
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