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Over the next 25 years, the number of seniors is expected
to increase from 1 in 8 to 1 in 5. RBC’s
health funding strategy is a multi-faceted approach to helping
our growing senior populations lead healthy and independent
lives. 59% of 2005 spending was allocated to community
hospitals, hospices and rehabilitation centres. The
nursing profession is one of the major identified needs in
our changing health care outlook, and with special gifts
to the Nursing Faculties of the Universities of Toronto and
Saskatchewan, RBC is leading the way in the recognition of
the importance of this health profession, now and in the
future.
25% of funds were allocated to the many national and local
organizations that provide education, support and self-help
to families affected by illness. Much of this was provided
to organizations specializing in problems typically, although
not solely associated with aging – blindness, arthritis,
heart and stroke, diabetes and neurological illnesses such
as Alzheimer’s disease.
Nor did we forget the kids! RBC is proud to support
both children’s hospitals, pediatric support services
and smaller organizations that help sick kids become healthy
and happy. Many of our recipient organizations are
dedicated to improving the lives of children affected by
physical illness or developmental delay whether through special
training, day programs, camping experiences, hostels for
family visits or helping children achieve their special dreams.
The most difficult population to help is usually those
struggling with mental illness and addiction. RBC supports
major mental health organizations such as Centre for Addiction
and Mental Health, Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia
and other large facilities. We are also proud to help
the many street-based organizations dedicated to helping
those living with mental illness and substance abuse issues
in the community, whether through nursing outreach, youth
addiction treatment centres or family counseling centres.
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