With the NS Dept of Health and Wellness discussing reducing the number of long term care beds (

http://thechronicleherald.ca/N…..60821.html) in favor of community care, are there lessons to be learned from other jurisdictions regarding the appropriateness of care?

Stories Behind the Stats to the greying of our nation. We have a look at the numbers and introduce you to someone from one of the fastest-growing age demographics in the country — those 100 and older. We also take a trip to Garnish, Newfoundland, a town ahead of the demographic curve when it comes to age. Plus we talk to an author who says anxiety about an aging population is a recurring theme in history. And hear about how the public sector is being hit by demographic changes.

Two programs on the aging population worth a listen

Part I http://www.cbc.ca/video/news/a…..2035146671

Stories Behind the Stats … taking care of an aging population. As Canada's Baby Boomers hit their golden years, they will put pressure on society to care for them. But this demographic shift will also take a personal toll.. as more families and individuals become caregivers for aging friends and relatives. How will our country ensure for the well-being of seniors in the future? It's a crucial policy question and we're tackling it.

Part II http://www.cbc.ca/video/news/a…..2035153064