Older adults are often economically vulnerable because their cost of care can exceed their income. In particular, chronic illness increases an older adult's dependency and cost of living.

Are the elderly considered a vulnerable population?

Likewise, senior citizens are considered a vulnerable population, even if an individual elderly person is physically able to care for herself and is in full possession of her mental capacity.

What are vulnerable seniors?

It tracked the social and psychological impacts of COVID-19 on more than 2,000 Canadians 18 years of age and older – with an emphasis on vulnerable seniors, defined as 65 years or older who are living alone and in fair or poor health.