Evelyn Shapiro is an internationally respected researcher on aging and health care who has helped to improve the quality of life of Canadians. Widely known for having developed and implemented the first provincial home care program, she has been a catalyst for the development of similar programs and services in other parts of the country. A valued professor and senior researcher at the University of Manitoba, she has advised governments and professional organizations for many years. She remains a wise and passionate advocate for Canada's seniors.