The National Institute on Ageing (NIA) published the findings of its 2024 Ageing in Canada Survey, the country’s largest ongoing research initiative focused on the perspectives and experiences of Canadians aged 50 and older. Now in its third year, the survey, in partnership with the Environics Institute for Survey Research, sheds light on the evolving realities of ageing in Canada, offering critical insights into the social well-being, financial security, and health of older adults.

The National Institute on Ageing (NIA) launched its latest report calling for the urgent prioritization of small care home models in the future delivery of long-term care (LTC) services across Canada.This report, There’s No Place Like Home, emphasizes the need for a transformative shift away from delivering care in large institutional care settings to smaller, more personalized, home-like environments that align with public preferences and improve care outcomes for residents and working conditions for staff.

NHNSA extends best wishes and a very Happy New Year to our nursing home members, their residents, teams, leadership, families, volunteers as well as to our corporate members and other valued partners in care. The year 2025 promises to be one of continued growth with new builds on the horizons, a strong commitment to further transformation of long term care to new heights and the hope for strong collaborations and continued investments in this critical sector.