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ED EE mmr sr A ---- "A Family Tradition for 127 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, June 8, 1993 - 5 Future of long term care topic of Port Perry meeting We're not getting any young- er, according to recent demo- graphicstatistics. According to the stats, by the year 2010, the number of people in Canada aged 65 and older will increase to 45 per cent from the level in 1992. The number of people over 85 years of age will increase by almost 125 per cent. The statistics also show that in Ontario alone, an estimated 40 per cent of the health care budget is currently spent on 12 per cent of the population aged 65 and over. This is just the tip of the ice- berg when it comes to the future of long-term care in the country and more specifically in Onta- rio. Both the need for, and the im- portance of, long-term care in Ontario will become more im- portant in the next 20 years. In order to meet the changing needs of the health care system, local health care groups, in con- junction with the provincial government, are seeking to map - out the future of the system. A meeting in Port Perry on Friday tackled the issue head on. Sponsored by the Durham Re- gion District Health Council (DRDHC), the meeting at- tempted to bring the health care professionals up-to-date on the province's Long-Term Care Pol- icy Framework and establish a committee to work closely with the District Health Council. Through public meetings and consultation, the group will es- tablish a committee and outline its direction. The committee, made up equally of consumers, providers and other representatives, will ~ determine the needs of the com- munity in long-term care. According to Lynda Hessey, Executive Director of the Dur- ham Region District Health Council, the committee will serve a number of functions. It will develop a multi-year plan unique to Durham Region, develop a local implementation strategy, link with partners, and work in conjunction with the various provincial minis- tries. Ms. Hessey says the commit- tee, made up of representatives from Durham Region, will be es- tablished by the fall of this year. To date, 19 meetings have been held across the region in which more than 150 people have participated. The committee will serve as an advisory committee to DRDHC who in turn will direct the provincial government. 'Herbally Yours ---- WE OFFER A LARGE SELECTION OF: -- © Vitamins Supplements © Beauty Aids © Medicinal Teas © Herbal Remedies © Internal Cleansing @ Weight Loss Products © Allergy Sensitive Foods Therapeutic Massage Products now available Twyla & Colleen welcome BEST . FOR LESS 143 Perry St. (just around the corner) Port Perry OPEN 10-5pm Candles, Floral Arrangements, Antiques, Folk Art & Supplies, Country Collectable, Ceramics, Cherubs Lace, Ribbon, Baskets, Pine Furniture, Bulk Cookies, etc. 7 DAYS a WEEK RIE Men fs, "An Affordable Alternative" ernend" WINDOW CLEANING 1-800-461-1470 Residential, Commercial Soffits, Eaves, Siding CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATES o ZN, 655-4098 {elo @ F:14)Y 3 & we pay the 2. = ESTIMATES! <, $260 Unframed ORDER YOURS TODAY!!! {i & ] ? fn } Rh of over 500 different mouldings RC Js as is full size, 4 ply, museum backing museum hinging certified picture framers - Som-- " a3