House of Commons Standing Committee on Health Tables Report on Chronic Disease

On Monday October 24th 2011, Susan Eng, CARP VP of Advocacy, testified before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health to discuss the implications of chronic diseases on ageing and share CARP’s recommendations.

CARP  recommended  a  three-part  approach  to  addressing  the  chronic  conditions  in  an  aging   population:

1.  Comprehensive  Homecare  and  Caregiver  Support
2.  Access  to  Primary  Care  and  Drug  Management
3.  Prevention  &  Health  Promotion

To read a full copy of CARP’s policy submission to the Committee, please click here

To read a copy of the Hansards from the Committee, click here

On May 18th 2012, The Committee has tabled a report in the House of Commons.  The report is entitled Chronic Disease Related to Aging and Health Promotion and Disease Prevention”.