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On Thursday, September 17th, the Globe and Mail in partnership with Google Canada and CPAC (Cable Public Affairs Channel) is hosting a Leader’s Debate on “Our Economy. Our Future” from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET. The Globe and Mail will probe the economic platforms and assess plans of the three official parties. We have prepared a few tweets that you can send out to facilitate a discussion on the importance of home care and family caregivers to the sustainability of our economy. Viewers can livestream the debate on globeandmail.com , on The Globe and Mail iOS and Android apps, and on YouTube – The Globe’s channel  as well as the YouTube Canada Election 2015   Hub . For more information, go to: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/elections/introducing-the-globe-and-mail-leadersdebate/article25806782/***Use the hastags #GlobeDebate #homeishealth and #elxn42 to join the conversation*** 1. #Parkinson’s has the 3rd highest neuro healthcare costs/yr @ $120M, 2nd

to Epilepsy-$208m, Alzheimer’s & Other Dementias-$527m #GlobeDebate

2. Caring involves all of us. Let’s not forget the 8.1 million family caregivers in Canada #GlobeDebate #homeishealth #elxn42

3. Our economy depends on family caregivers who provide $25–30 billion dollars of unpaid care/ year #GlobeDebate #homeishealth #elxn42

4. Among neuro disease, ppl w/ #Parkinson’s have 2nd highest out-of-pocket expen/yr @ $1.1K, next to those w/ spinal cord injuries #GlobeDebate

5. Family caregivers’ contributions equates to 11% of Canada’s total public health care spending #GlobeDebate #elxn42 @parkinsoncanada

6. 1 in 4 caregivers balance child rearing, caregiving, and paid work responsibilities #GlobeDebate #homeishealth #elxn42

7. 35% of employed Canadians are also providing informal care to a family member or friend #GlobeDebate #homeishealth #elxn42

8. 50% of CGs are between the ages of 45-65, in their peak earning years with valuable skills and experience #GlobeDebate #homeishealth #elxn42

9. Productivity losses to employers and our economy for not supporting family caregivers are enormous = $1.3B #GlobeDebate #elxn42 #homeishealth

10. IMPACT OF NOT SUPPORTING FAMILY CAREGIVERS ON THE #CDNECON: $1.3 billion in lost productivity per year #GlobeDebate #homeishealth #elxn42

11. Each month >520K employed CGs absent from work due to care - collectively 1.5 million work days/month #GlobeDebate #homeishealth #elxn42

12. Each week 313,000 employed CGs collectively worked 2.2 million fewer hours to provide care #GlobeDebate #homeishealth #elxn42

13. When family CGs are overburdened, there is also an enormous impact on Canadian employers & our economy #GlobeDebate #homeishealth #elxn42

14. $1000/day of hospital cost vs $55/day of home care. Home care is a cost-effective solution our health care needs #GlobeDebate #homeishealth

15. Hospital care costs $1000/day. Compare that to LTC at $130/ day & home care at $55/day #GlobeDebate #homeishealth #elxn42

16. Home care helps frail seniors to maintain health, wellbeing and independence in their own home #GlobeDebate #homeishealth #elxn42

17. 20-50% of people on LTC waitlists could age safely at home with some basic services #GlobeDebate #homeishealth #elxn42

18. Among OECD countries, Canada has one of the larger gaps between spending on long-term care and home care #GlobeDebate #homeishealth #elxn42

19. Homecare is a cost-effective response to the Alternate Level of Care pressure on health care #GlobeDebate #homeishealth #elxn42

20. 90% of Cdns say it is important to age at home and have access to care in a home setting #GlobeDebate #homeishealth #elxn42

21. Our population is aging and our seniors want to live safely and independently in their own homes #GlobeDebate #homeishealth #elxn42

22. Financial support for CGs reduces the chance of their dependants being admitted to a nursing home by 56% #GlobeDebate #homeishealth #elxn42

23. Our health system relies heavily on family caregivers to care for vulnerable individuals #GlobeDebate #homeishealth #elxn42

24. Lack of funding to home care has resulted in wasted health care dollars #GlobeDebate #homeishealth #elxn42

25. Home care programs support the vital role of family caregivers #GlobeDebate #homeishealth #elxn42

26. Home care and family caregivers are fundamental to the sustainability of our health care system #GlobeDebate #homeishealth #elxn42

27. Canadians say that a political party’s position on home care would influence their vote for that party #GlobeDebate #homeishealth #elxn42

28. While 2.2 million Cdns receive home care, 15% of them still reported having unmet needs #GlobeDebate #homeishealth #elxn42

29. Unnecessary acute care usage costs our health care system $2.3 billion/year #GlobeDebate #homeishealth #elxn42

30. @CMA_Docs estimates a saving of $2.3 billion/year if we invest in long-term & community care #GlobeDebate #homeishealth #elxn42

31. Supporting older Cdns to age in place means having access to right care when & where they need it #GlobeDebate #homeishealth #elxn42

32. A clear plan is necessary to meet the evolving home and community care needs of our aging population #GlobeDebate #homeishealth #elxn42

33. 89% of Canadians identified long-term home care as a priority for a national seniors’ strategy #GlobeDebate #homeishealth #elxn42

34. 840,000 seniors are expected to require home care by 2017 #GlobeDebate #homeishealth #elxn42

35. 90% of Canadians in a recent Nanos poll agree home care is essential to healthy aging at home #GlobeDebate #homeishealth #elxn42

36. 15% of the hospital beds are taken up by those who no longer need care, but have nowhere else to go #GlobeDebate #homeishealth #elxn42

37. To sustain our economy, our health care system needs to be redesigned to serve our aging population #GlobeDebate #homeishealth #elxn42

38. Supporting family caregivers is not only a smart business strategy, but also the moral thing to do. #GlobeDebate #homeishealth #elxn42

39. 4 out of of 5 Canadians say providing quality home care is an expression of Canadian health care values #GlobeDebate #homeishealth #elxn42

40. By 2036, those over 65 will make up 25% of the population, while accounting for 62% of health costs #GlobeDebate #homeishealth #elxn42

41. Govts have a responsibility to ensure high quality care for Cdns no matter where they live or their age #GlobeDebate #homeishealth #elxn42

42. Home care is a sustainable approach to prevent the need for unnecessary acute or long-term institutionalization. #GlobeDebate #elxn42

43. 9 in 10 Canadians agree that we need a national seniors’ strategy #GlobeDebate #homeishealth #elxn42

44. Value for money: home care is a cost-effective solution to the Alternate Level of Care issue #GlobeDebate #homeishealth #elxn42

45. Every 10% shift of ALC patients awaiting LTC placement to home care can result in $35 million in savings #GlobeDebate #homeishealth #elxn42

46. Home care supplements the care provided by family, friends and other community-based services #GlobeDebate #homeishealth #elxn42

47. There is a disconnect between the care that Cdns want & need and the care they actually receive. Cdns support #homeishealth. #GlobeDebate

48. Our demographics have changed, but our health care system hasn’t adapted to meet the needs of our aging citizens #GlobeDebate #homeishealth

49. Balancing care and work impacts a family CG’s financial, emotional & personal well-being #GlobeDebate #homeishealth #elxn42

50. Nearly 9 in 10 Canadians receiving care at home rely on help from family and friends #GlobeDebate #homeishealth #elxn42

51. Just over 2 million Canadians received some form of care at home in 2012 #GlobeDebate #homeishealth #elxn42

52. As the backbone of our health care system, caregivers need to be supported for the system to work #GlobeDebate #homeishealth #elxn42