There are two prongs here. If we look at pharmacare, it's, one, having a formulary that's based on the evidence. I'm scared every day to hear reports—and that's not a CNFU report, that's the Beers report—that 40% of the prescription drugs prescribed to seniors are inappropriate for them. They end up in hospitals and in long-term care facilities, where they should not be. We would have the science behind the formulary and better prescription habits.
For seniors, it is about looking at safety. I often say that we all want to be 92 years old and play racquetball, but some of us will be sick, and some of us will need secure home care services and secure long-term care services.
I was very impressed with all the volunteer organizations. They all talked about volunteers, but trained volunteers. We're not trained to take care of a sick senior in our homes, or of a sick baby either, but with the seniors, they'll be there 24-7. It's about safety training.
Also, pharmacare not only will save money, but it will save lives, and it's time we get to it.