Archive 2003

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December 2003

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November 2003

[2003-11-28]: Communique: Ministers Responsible for Seniors met today to discuss the opportunities and challenges faced by Canada's aging population

Halifax - Ministers Responsible for Seniors met today to discuss the opportunities and challenges faced by Canada's aging population.

October 2003

[2003-10-20]: Listing of Initiatives for Falls Prevention Among Seniors Living in the Community

The "Listing of Initiatives for Falls Prevention Among Seniors Living in the Community" provides a summary of fall prevention initiatives that concentrate on reducing injuries among seniors across Canada. It is an updated summary of the Inventory of Canadian Programs for the Prevention of Falls Among Seniors Living in the Community prepared for the FPT Committee of Officials for the Ministers Responsible for Seniors in 2001.

[2003-10-01]: Celebrating 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.

[2003-10-01]: Communique :

OTTAWA, October 1, 2003 - The National Advisory Council on Aging releases today its Interim Report Card — Seniors in Canada 2003 to coincide with International Day of Older Persons: "Canada Poorly Prepared for Growing Seniors' Population."

[2003-10-01]: NACA's Interim Report Card

The Interim Report Card — Seniors in Canada 2003, is a follow-up on NACA's first Report Card on Seniors published in 2001. It updates information in five distinct areas of seniors' lives — health status, access to health services, financial situation, living conditions and participation in society. It takes a look at the progress or regress since the 2001 Report Card and recommends action for governments and advocacy for seniors' groups to better the situation of Canada's seniors and speed up Canada's preparations for the aging of its population.

September 2003

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August 2003

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July 2003

[2003-07-28]: Falls Prevention Initiative, Health Canada/ Veterans Affairs Canada. Summaries of Funded Projects, 2000-2004

This 48-page booklet describes 40 projects funded under the Falls Prevention Initiative, a community-based health promotion initiative to help identify effective falls prevention strategies for veterans and seniors. During the first phase of funding, priority was given to developmental projects aimed at building community capacity. Priorities addressed in the second and third phases were: Physical environment; personal health practices; high risk populations; and assistive devices. Each listing includes information on the sponsor organization, project partners, objectives and activities, level of funding, and results or products of the project.

[2003-07-28]: Population Health Fund. Later Life Component.
Summaries of National Projects Funded, 1997-2004

This 81-page booklet contains abstracts of the 63 projects. Each listing includes information on the sponsoring organization, project partners and activities, level of funding, and final products of the project. Projects funded addressed one or more of these priorities :

• Promoting healthy aging and addressing factors leading to illness, disability and death
• Strengthening the capacity to support healthy aging
• Enhancing personal autonomy and independence
• Addressing concerns surrounding the end of life
• Building a society for all ages

[2003-07-01]: Expression 16-3 Caring for Aging Parents

Children of all ages can eventually become the caregivers of their aging parents. And now that people live well into their 80s and 90s, it 's not uncommon that caregivers are themselves seniors well into retirement. Whatever your age and situation, planning for caregiving makes a lot of sense. This issue of Expressionguides the reader (aging parent or potential caregiver) through the necessary steps to ensure the respect of the parents' wishes and the peace of mind of both the parents and caregivers concerning care and other arrangements.

June 2003

[2003-06-29]:    "Celebrate Seniors Month"

In many provinces, June is associated with Seniors Month. Today, 1 in 8 Canadians is a senior and in 2041, it will be 1 in 4. It is a time to recognize seniors' many contributions and the vital role they play in our society — whether in the workplace, in volunteer organizations, or within families and communities. For instance:

• over 75% donate to charities;
• up to 33% provide informal care services; and
• 18% do volunteer work.

Let's participate in the June celebrations for seniors month.

May 2003

[2003-05-20]: A Guide for the Development of a Comprehensive System of Support to Promote Active Aging

Proposes an integrated system of opportunities and protections to promote active aging and provides a critical road map to program development articulating the relationship of the various determinants of health. It has been developed as part of the horizontal collaboration between Mexico and Canada, with technical support from the Pan American Health Organization.

April 2003

[2003-04-01]: Expression 16 -2 The Myths of Aging

There are myths about aging in most societies. Where do these myths come from? Why are they so pervasive? What effects do they have on health? on intergenerational relationships? on policy? This issue of Expression examines the myths and the reality and recommends action at all levels to counter stereotypes about aging.

March 2003

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February 2003

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January 2003

[2003-01-29]: Go for it: A Guide to Choosing and Using Assistive Devices

A thorough and user-friendly document designed to encourage seniors to explore and use available assistive devices to improve their quality of life .

[2003-01-10]: Expression 16 -1 Let's Get Moving

Mobility is a critical factor of senior's physical and mental well-being. What factors are at play and what can be done to facilitate seniors' mobility? This issue of Expression explores society's and seniors' roles in ensuring that mobility needs are met.