Re: Long lives must also be worth living, Jan. 28
Long lives must also be worth living, Jan. 28
We live in an aging society. There are more people over the age of 65 than under the age of 14. The fastest growing segment of the population is over the age of 85. When are we going to educate the public of this reality? Let’s start treating our aging population with dignity and respect.
Nursing homes and acute care hospitals are quick to ask if there is a power of attorney for care when people are admitted to these facilities, Liderbahis so informed consent can be made on behalf of the individual. However, it seems in the case of Alma Rieser it was totally ignored.
Whatever strategies are implemented, whether at the federal or provincial level, will not work without good communication across the various disciplines involved in those strategies.
In this age of technology, how sad it is that we have lost the true meaning of communication.
Jill L. O’Donnell, Toronto
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