Dr. Roy Shephard for the Canadian government found
corporate wellness programs returned $1.95-$3.75
per employee per dollar spent.

     By 2030, there will be about 70 million older persons, more than twice their number in 2000. How will they stay active each day?

     Today's seniors are living longer than ever before. However, life expectancy without disability has not increased proportionately. This means that, eventually, chronic diseases such as dementia, cerebrovascular disease  and congestive heart failure  may develop and require treatment among the elderly, placing significant pressures on the health care system.

     The latest Health Canada Population Health Survey (1996/97) shows that those who are sedentary at work are also sedentary at home. Because Canada's workforce is aging, benefit costs and absenteeism will likely escalate if older workers do not increase their physical activity levels. The Statistics Canada Labour Force Survey reported in 1997 that older workers (aged 55-64) averaged 11 sick days each year whereas their younger counterparts averaged only 5 days.