October Health – 2026 Report
55-64 Demographic in Canada
In Canada, for the population aged 55–64, the leading cause of stress tends to be financial concerns—specifically, inadequate retirement savings and uncertainty about financial security in retirement.
How mental health affects the 55-64 demographic differently
- Retirement planning and financial security: concerns about pension stability, RRSP/CPP, and investment risk as income shifts or ends.
- Health-related anxieties: managing chronic conditions, rising healthcare costs, and potential mobility or cognitive changes.
- Ageism and workplace adaptability: perceived or real bias, staying relevant, and training opportunities.
- caregiving responsibilities: supporting aging parents or spouses, balancing with work duties.
- Transition pressures: downsizing, downsizing or selling assets, downsizing life roles post-retirement.
- Social isolation and purpose: loss of daily social networks, finding meaningful activities post-work.
- Physical work demands: chronic pain, fatigue, or ergonomic strains from long work tenure.
- Tech and change fatigue: adapting to new systems, software, or virtual collaboration tools.
- Bereavement and life events: loss of peers, partners, or family members, increasing emotional load.
Data from October Health
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