Archive 2002

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December 2002

No new items

November 2002

[2002-11-29]:Press Release:

NACA gives Romanow an A+

Ottawa, November 28, 2002 – The National Advisory Council on Aging (NACA) commends the Commission on the Future of Health Care in Canada for its Final Report.

[2002-11-08]:

Promising Pathways

How to make falls prevention programs that really work? This handbook highlights the key elements required to develop and implement effective falls prevention programs for seniors and veterans living in the community. In addition, a variety of tools and resources are included to make it easier for everyone to engage in the "promising pathway" of falls prevention.

October 2002

[2002-10-25]:

The NACA position on Supportive Housing

What is "supportive housing" and why is it a needed housing option to help seniors remain independent as they age? NACA presents its views on this critical link in the continuum of housing options and makes recommendations to governments and communities to provide more, and more affordable supportive housing for seniors.

New NACA Writing in Gerontology on Mental Health and Aging

NACA recently released Mental Health and Aging in its "Writings in Gerontology" series. A series of papers presenting various aspects of mental health and mental disorders in seniors. Describes the most common disorders, the challenges for particular groups, current treatments and best practices.

[2002-10-03]: Press Release:

New member appointed to the National Advisory Council on Aging"

The Honourable Anne McLellan, Minister of Health, today announced the appointment of Mohindar Singh from Winnipeg, Manitoba, to the National Advisory Council on Aging.

[2002-10-01]: Press Release:

NACA RELEASES "WAITING FOR ROMANOW..."

Ottawa, October 1, 2002 - October 1st is recognized throughout the world as the International Day of Older Persons.

[2002-10-01]:

Help yourself to assistive devices !

What are assistive devices? How can they help? Where can you get them? This fact sheet provides seniors and veterans with a wealth of information on available assistive devices to facilitate the activities of daily living.

Waiting for Romanow...

In the Spring of 2002, the National Advisory Council on Aging (NACA) submitted an abstract to the Romanow Commission on the Future of Health Care in Canada. The purpose of this document is to describe and explain the Council's views to the public at large, in anticipation of the Romanow Commission's Final report, due to be released in mid-November, 2002.

Expression 15-4 An Aging World

Vol. 15-4. A report on the Second World Assembly on Aging that describes the situation of seniors worldwide and presents the Madrid Plan of Action for governments to improve the situation of seniors and their response to the aging of their population.

International Day of Older Persons

The General Assembly of the United Nations designated October 1st as International Day of Older Persons. This Day was observed for the first time throughout the world on October 1st, 1991.

September 2002

No new items

August 2002

[2002-08-27]:

New Release: F/P/T Ministers Responsible for Seniors Meeting

Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors continue to take a leading role in addressing a number of important issues affecting current and future seniors in Canada.

July 2002

[2002-07-02]:

Expression 15-3 STOP THE PAIN!

Seniors are more likely than other age groups to suffer with untreated pain even though effective medical and non-medical options are available. This issue of Expression asks why, and suggests a number of strategies to obtain satisfaction in managing pain and regaining quality of life.

June 2002

No new items

May 2002

[2002-05-06]:

Workshop on Healthy Aging
The Workshop on Healthy Aging was a building block to the creation of new initiatives for seniors, itself built on more than a quarter-century of experience by Health Canada in the area of health promotion for older Canadians.

April 2002

[2002-04-12]:

Communique: Second World Assembly on Ageing adopts Madrid International Plan of Action and Political Declaration
To read more about the Second World Assembly on Ageing Plan of Action or Political Declaration (Madrid 2002), please visit http://www.un.org/ageing/coverage/index.html

[2002-04-09]:

Communique: Statement by The Honourable Sharon Carstairs at WAA2
Statement by The Honourable Sharon Carstairs, Leader of the Government in the Senate and Minister with Special Responsibility for Palliative Care at the Second World Assembly on Ageing Madrid, Spain.

Communique
Minister McLellan announces Canada's participation at United Nations' World Assembly on Ageing

[2002-04-08]:

Canada's Aging Population
Canada's Aging Population was published to coincide with the Second World Assembly on Ageing, a conference organized by the UN, held from April 8 to 12, 2002. This document is intended to provide an overview of population aging in Canada and of the major issues that must be addressed as both the number and the proportion of seniors increase in Canadian society.

[2002-04-04]:

Expression 15-2 Sex Over Sixty
What is the role of sexual expression in later life? What are the normal changes that age brings? What barriers and myths prevent seniors from enjoying a healthy sexual life? What resources, devices, medications, etc. are available to help seniors maintain or regain sexual intimacy in later life if they want to?

March 2002

No new items

February 2002

[2002-02-25]:

Canada's Seniors: Statistical snapshots of Canada's seniors
The Division of Aging and Seniors presents a brand new snapshot this week in the continuing series of statistical snapshots portraying seniors in Canada.

January 2002

[2002-01-15]:

Using Technology? Positively! - A series of Fact Sheets on everyday technologies and older Canadians
This series explores technologies that affect the daily activities of older adults. The fact sheets take a close look at specific technologies and provide tips and strategies suggested by older adults. Now available in both PDF and HTML format.

[2002-01-14]:

Canada's Seniors: Statistical snapshots of Canada's seniors
The Division of Aging and Seniors presents a brand new snapshot this week in the continuing series of statistical snapshots portraying seniors in Canada.

[2002-01-04]:

Expression 15-1 Caution: Medications!
	Like many medical interventions, drugs are not risk-free. Medication misuse by seniors is a serious threath to seniors health. This issue of Expression highlights the multifaceted issues surrounding seniors and medication use and suggests actions on all fronts: individual seniors, doctors, pharmacists, caregivers, family members, and policy makers.