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[2006-01-26]: Expression 19-1: Seniors contribute!
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[2005-11-14]: Inventory of Fall Prevention Initiatives in Canada – 2005 This listing builds on the work previously commissioned by the Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors - Seniors Safety and Security Working Group in 2003 to develop a listing of falls prevention programs/projects available for seniors living in the community. [2005-11-04]: National Seniors Safety Week, November 6-12, 2005 It's easy to make your home a safer place! [2005-11-04]: Report on Seniors' falls in Canada Almost two-thirds of injury-related hospitalizations for seniors are the result of falls and it is estimated that injurious falls cost the health care system over $1 billion each year. Falls are the cause of disability, reduced quality of life and social contact, institutionalization, shortened lives, and immense costs to the Canadian health system. Report on Seniors' falls in Canada describes not only the incidence and consequences of seniors' falls, but also a review of known factors for falls among seniors, and evidence of current best practices and programs to prevent seniors' falls. The report provides 64 pages of valuable information for health policy makers and health practitioners working with seniors. Technical reports on the data and analyses carried out are available on the Web site.
[2005-10-31]: Minister Of Health Announces Appointments To The National Advisory Council On Aging OTTAWA — Health Minister Ujjal Dosanjh today announced new appointments to the National Advisory Council on Aging (NACA). The new members are Gilbert Barrette and Robert Dobie from Quebec, Roberta Morgan from the Yukon, Bhupinder Kaur Dhillon from British Columbia, Verdon Mercer from Newfoundland and Labrador, and Mike Sommerville from Ontario. The Minister also announced the reappointment of two members of the Council – Mohindar Singh from Manitoba and Lloyd Brunes from the Northwest Territories. This brings the total membership of the Council to 10. [more] [2005-10-19]: Communiqué: NACA demands improvements to Canada's long-term care institutions Ottawa, October 19, 2005 — The National Advisory Council on Aging (NACA) urges governments, care institutions and other stakeholders to work together to improve the lives of seniors in long-term care facilities. The need for improvements is discussed in a statement to be released during the Canadian Association on Gerontology's meeting in Halifax, October 20-22nd. The Council supports the recommendations put forward by the Canadian Healthcare Association (CHA) in its 2004 Policy Brief on the subject. [more] [2005-10-19]: Expression 18-4: The changing face of long-term care
[2005-10-03]: Communiqué : NACA reports on poverty among Canadian seniors on International Day of Older Persons Ottawa, October 3, 2005 – The National Advisory Council on Aging (NACA) urges governments and society to work toward eradicating seniors' poverty in Canada. The Council launched on October 1st, the International Day of Older Persons as declared by the United Nations, a new report called Seniors on the margins: Aging in poverty in Canada. [more] [2005-10-03]: Seniors on the margins: Aging in poverty in Canada While Canada's income security system is touted as one of the best, close of 7% of its seniors live below the poverty line. In this report, NACA examines the shortcomings of Canada's retirement policies and income programs and makes 15 recommendations that include changes to income security programs, retirement savings plans and housing and long-term care costs for seniors.
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There is too often a perception that as the number of seniors grows, this group will become a burden to society. This issue of Expression sets the record straight. Older adults not only contribute to the emotional, physical and financial well-being of family and friends, they also form the backbone of Canada's volunteer organizations. As volunteer activity benefits both seniors and their communities, volunteer organizations would be wise to understand the needs and adapt to the expectations of upcoming seniors, who will be available in great numbers for community service.