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Offering essential services to the community since 1987 » Home » Services » Volunteers » Community » Resources » Contact Us  Seniors Outreach Services Society 202 - 1889 Springfield Road, Kelowna BC V1Y 5V5 Canada Telephone: 250.861.6180 Fax: 250.861.6153 Email: Click here |
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A Profile of Seniors in BC » BC has one of the most rapidly aging populations in Canada. » Between 1991-2001 there was a 54% increase, the highest level of growth amongst all provinces. » Seniors (age 65 and over) make up 13.3 % of the population in BC » 56% of seniors are women and 44% are men » About 3-quarters of the senior population is 65 to 79 years old, and 1-quarter is over 80. » It is estimated that in 2031 seniors will make up 24% of the population in BC. This will be double the number of seniors today. » In 2001, the Vancouver Island and Interior Health Authorities reported having the highest proportion of seniors in their populations at 16% each. » At least 1 in 12 seniors suffer from Alzheimer's disease or related dementia and seniors account for approximately 12% of all suicides in Canada and falls and fractures is the sixth leading causes of seniors death in Canada.
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