People in Nova Scotia are living longer and enjoying active and rewarding lives as valued members of the community. However, it is estimated that 1 in 4 (25%) Nova Scotians over the age of 65 and 1 in 2 (50%) over the age of 85 are living with frailty1. For a growing number of older people, this means living with complex health needs such as dementia and other chronic diseases. This will impact how we plan and design services to meet the needs of our older seniors. Effective solutions will require combined efforts of older people, their caregivers, and families, and all those involved in delivering services for older people to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing environment. 

The Highlighting Collaborative Synergies – Improving Innovative care for Older Nova Scotians Round Table is an opportunity to highlight innovative and collaborative models of care which Acute Care, Primary Care, Continuing Care, Emergency Medical Services, and Seniors and Long-Term Care are designing and implementing based on the needs of older people. All of which are underpinned by extensive research conducted in collaboration with leading researchers, universities, and research institutions, and in partnership with older people, their caregivers, and families.