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Human Resources committee  I'm sorry. If I understand your question, it's what have we heard for problems and solutions?

October 31st, 2017Committee meeting

Kevin Smith

Human Resources committee  My presentation was based on some of what we hear on our line in terms of people who are isolated, and in rural situations where they lack communication and transportation. We also see abuse and neglect in various forms of seniors accommodation, assisted living, residential care

October 31st, 2017Committee meeting

Kevin Smith

Human Resources committee  Yes, based on the WHO framework.

October 31st, 2017Committee meeting

Kevin Smith

Human Resources committee  I certainly agree that volunteerism is a big part of advancing inclusion for seniors. There's the new horizons program. In B.C. we have, as I mentioned, the Better at Home program, which is through the United Way. It's being expanded around the province. It's a way to coordinate

October 31st, 2017Committee meeting

Kevin Smith

Human Resources committee  Very quickly, I'm not saying that's in place of human touch. Absolutely, human touch is much better than any robot, AI, computer interface, or Skype call, etc.

October 31st, 2017Committee meeting

Kevin Smith

Human Resources committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair and members of the committee, for the opportunity to address this important and timely issue. As noted by the International Federation on Ageing, the number one emerging issue facing seniors in Canada is keeping older people socially connected and active. An

October 31st, 2017Committee meeting

Kevin Smith