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December 2004
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November 2004
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[2004-11-10]: A message from Ministers Dosanjh and Bennett:
National Seniors' Safety Week - November 6-12, 2004
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November 6-12, 2004 marks the Canada Safety Council's annual National Seniors' Safety Week. This year's theme for National Seniors' Safety Week, "Prevention of Falls on Stairs", is an especially important one for seniors. Seniors are more at risk for falling on stairs than younger adults and are more likely to suffer severe injury as a result of a fall. Changes that are part of the normal aging process, such as declining vision, can increase the risk of injury.

The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of State (Public Health) new window

October 2004
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[2004-10-25]: Seniors on the margins : Aging with a developmental disability

Seniors on the margins : Aging with a developmental disability presents NACA’s opinions and recommendations on the needs and concerns of seniors who are marginalised because of a mental handicap. This paper identifies a number of gaps and challenges with respect to unmet health care, social and financial problems that impact on the capacity of seniors with a developmental disability to age well and provides recommendations for action in each of these areas.

[2004-10-22]: Communiqué: ALZHEIMER SOCIETY AND NACA CALL FOR NATIONAL ALZHEIMER STRATEGY

The National Advisory Council on Aging (NACA) and the Alzheimer Society of Canada are partnering in calling for a National Strategy on Alzheimer Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD).

[2004-10-22]: The NACA position on Alzheimer Disease and related dementias

This report examines the serious issues faced by those dealing with Alzheimer Disease and related dementias from a variety of perspectives: those with the disease, their families and caregivers and, from a broader perspective, the Canadian public. NACA recommendations cover all these aspects and propose a collaboration of all sectors to improve the prospects of those dealing with dementia - through improved prevention, support, treatments and research for a cure.

[2004-10-01]: Communiqué: NACA CELEBRATES OCTOBER 1st, INTERNATIONAL DAY OF OLDER PERSONS

The National Advisory Council on Aging (NACA) would like to remind all Canadians that October 1st is recognized throughout the world as the International Day of Older Persons.

[2004-10-01]: Expression 17-4: Successful Aging

naca birdAging well is not an all-or-nothing concept. Nutrition, physical and mental activity, social connexion and engagement are critical elements of well-being that contribute to success, but so do adapting and compensating for the normal losses of aging. Governments and communities also have a role to play in providing the conditions to age successfully.

September 2004
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[2004-09-27]: 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.

[2004-09-24]: Government of Canada Appoints First Chief Public Health Officer to Head Public Health Agency Of Canada

Delivering on a commitment to help protect the health and safety of Canadians, Prime Minister Paul Martin today launched the new Public Health Agency of Canada and announced the appointment of the country’s first-ever Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO).

August 2004
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[2004-08-03]: Expression 17-3: Eat well to age well

naca birdGood food and good health are closely linked throughout life. As we age, our bodies change and so do our nutritional needs. Find out what those changes are and how to enhance health and well-being by eating right. The main ingredients? Knowing how to choose healthy foods and keeping the pleasure in preparing and eating your meals!

July 2004
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June 2004
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[2004-06-02]: Communiqué: POLICY FOR HOMECARE, SENIORS AND THE DISABLED: AN AGENDA TO BE FOLLOWED

The NACA's reaction to the Liberal Party's election promise to support seniors, the disabled and homecare.

May 2004
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[2004-05-11]: Stay Safe (poster)

The poster illustration is of a senior's living room and contains fourteen dangers that can cause seniors to fall or injure themselves. Can you spot all of them? For distribution in areas frequented by seniors and their caregivers, seniors' residences, seniors' centres, waiting rooms, community halls, etc.

April 2004
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[2004-04-20]: 12-steps to stair safety at home

Stairs are an important cause of falls resulting in serious injury or death of seniors. This one-page checklist reminds seniors of the common hazards in stairways, and the proper ways to set up and use your stairs.

[2004-04-15]: Expression 17-2: The seniors of Canada's Far North

naca birdThe Far North is known for the vastness of its territory, the warmth of its people and the intensity of community spirit. It is also a land where many communities are isolated, the cost of living is high and transportation is difficult. This issue of Expression looks at the challenges faced by Canadian seniors aging in the North.

March 2004
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February 2004
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January 2004
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[2004-02-30]: Expression 17-1 Hidden harm: the abuse of seniors

naca birdAbuse of seniors is under-reported. Reasons for this are fear of retaliation or institutionnalization, shame, desire to protect the abuser or incapacity to act. Ignorance, secrecy or complacency on the part of family, friends and professionals also come into play. What are the signs of abuse and who perpetrates it? How can it be prevented? What help is available?

   
 
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