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Video – Health Care in Canada, 2011: A Focus on Seniors and Aging

Health Care in Canada, 2011: A Focus on Seniors and Aging examines the impact of a growing seniors population on the health care system and considers ways in which the system may need to adapt to meet seniors' current and future needs. This video focuses on seniors and their use of prescription medications. With a growing population of seniors, who tend to have increased health needs, it is essential to understand the risks associated with the high usage of prescription medications. This video presents some of the notable trends and issues from the report itself.