Centarians: Fast Fact
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The 2011 Census counted 5,825 people aged 100 years and older, up from 4,635 in 2006 and 3,795 in 2001.
Source: 2011 Census: Age and Sex, Statistics Canada
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In 2007 just under 3.1 million Canadians provided informal care to home care recipients. However, as families decrease in size and become more geographically divided, the demand for home and community care organizations is likely to rise. Canadian Alliance for Sustainable Health Care. (2012, May). Home and Community Care in Canada
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In 2010, nearly three-quarters of the population over 65 years old had at least one chronic condition. Many of these conditions require home and community care supports. Canadian Alliance for Sustainable Health Care. (2012, May) Home and Community Care in Canada
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