Why some seniors are concerned about housing, health care and climate change

Housing affordability, health care and climate change are top of mind for some seniorsin this year's election.

CBCNews spoke to a few senior citizens on the Victoria Park boardwalk in Charlottetown on Tuesday to hear theirconcerns.

Shirley Callaghanis voting in District 13Charlottetown-Brightonand said she and her husband want to see more affordablehousing for seniors and the homeless.

"You know, you've got tohave a place to call home and I don't think everybody has that. So, I hope the government addresses that need," she said.

She also mentioned thegovernment report that found Canada is warming at twice the global rate due to greenhouse gas emissionsas being a crucial issue for political parties.

"When you get thousands of children on the street, young people on the street, worried about the fate of the planet it seems like that should be a first priority," she said.

More health-care professionals

Callaghan also relayed her lack of a decisiononthe referendum ballot.

"I'm still confused about that I think there are pros and cons to both of them."

The referendum is something Parkdale residentDonnieBrown said is adding to the importance of this year's election. He said he'd also like to see an emphasis from each political party onlong-term care options for seniors.

They say get out and meet people but it's hard to find places to go.-Janice Francis

"We own our home right now but in the future years we maybe selling and moving to a seniors' home," he said.

Brown who is voting in District 11 said hiring morehealth-care professionals across the province and reducing wait times at clinics is another thing he'll be looking for in eachcampaign.

"We're fortunate.We've had a family doctor for all our livesbut there's lots of people out there that do not."

ForJaniceFrancis who will also be votingin District 13, low cost housing is critical.

"My pension hardly covers my living expenses," she said.

Currently she pays $850 for rent with very little left for other expenses. On top of having a more affordable place to live, she'd also like to live somewhere where she can connect with other seniors.

"They say get out and meet people but it's hard to find places to go."

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