Thank you.
I'd like to thank our presenters for being here today. There was certainly some very insightful information.
Ms. McGowan, I commend you on what you're doing and I relate to what you're saying. I too have a 93-year-old mother, and I know some of the challenges that are there with trying to keep them active and to keep them in their own home.
I couldn't agree with you more when you say that as long as they could stay in their own home that's the best place for them. I think that's where they need to be. Unfortunately, there aren't the community supports in a lot of areas. I'm fortunate in the community where I live that we do have a fairly active seniors coordination group. It looks after transportation and a lot of things. There are some visiting things that go along with it, and they do help.
There's a lot more that's needed. I think in rural areas we probably look at more challenges perhaps for servicing. Do you have any insight into making conditions easier or better for the elderly who can't afford things in rural areas where services may not be quite as available?