Long-term care: Reports and releases

About 61% of seniors with dementia in Canada live at home — and they require support while staying there.

Seniors with dementia from lower-income neighbourhoods in Canada are more likely to visit hospitals for falls than those from more affluent areas.

Few seniors living with dementia in Canada receive palliative care and end-of-life services, despite having higher mortality than other seniors. 

Dementia in Canada provides a comprehensive look at dementia’s impact on Canada’s health systems, and the challenges seniors living with dementia face at home, in long-term care and in hospitals.

There is no way to prevent all types of dementia; however, having a healthy lifestyle and managing chronic conditions help improve overall health and reduce the risk.

People caring for seniors with dementia put in more hours, are more likely to feel distress.

Get a summary of the key findings in CIHI's report Dementia in Canada. 

Explore dementia across the health system, including dementia in hospitals, long-term care, and home and community care.

Seniors were asked about many aspects of their health care experience, from mental health and access to medical specialists, to quality of home care and end-of-life planning. Learn more about the results of the latest Commonwealth Fund International…

With this series of products, we want to better understand how Canada’s seniors transition from living independently to receiving continuing care services.