The Hidden Dangers of Neglecting Aging Patients: Ottawa’s Care Crisis

With local hospitals at record occupancy and growing long-term care waitlists, Ottawa’s aging patients face increasing risks from rushed care decisions. From premature hospital discharges to seniors struggling in unadapted homes, our community’s older adults often navigate unnecessary dangers.

This powerful piece in The Guardian mirrors challenges we’re seeing across Ottawa. As Living Larger has explored, proactive home modifications can prevent these crisis situations—especially crucial as our city’s aging population is set to double in the next twenty years.

Read the full article here:
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/jan/29/when-it-comes-to-the-vulnerabilities-of-age-patients-deserve-sympathetic-oversight-not-turning-a-blind-eye?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

At Living Larger, we believe that aging well starts with safer, more thoughtful environments. Have you or a loved one faced challenges with unsafe hospital discharges or overlooked care? We’d love to hear your story.