Seniors

• Abuse & Self-neglect
• Death & Dying
• Disability
• Diseases & Illnesses
• Health Care System
• Health Statistics
• Medication
• Mental Health
• Oral Health
• Physical Activity
• Preventing Falls
• Safety
• Sexual Activity
• Travel
• Vision Care
• Other Resources
• Programs

Abuse and Self-neglect

Self-neglect occurs when older adults live in ways that disregard their health or safety needs

• Abuse of older adults
• Understanding self neglect by older adults

Death and Dying

• Pallative Care

Disability

The prevalence rate of disability rises steeply after age 75.

• Seniors and disabilities (Expression newsletter)
• Guide to Government of Canada Services for People with Disabilities

Diseases and Illnesses

• Canadian Diabetes Strategy -- Seniors and aboriginals are the most likely groups to develop type 2 diabetes.
• Diabetes -- main site.
• General disease index
• Alzheimer Disease and related dementias - NACA publication

Health Care System

• The changing face of long-term care - Expression Bulletin (National Advisory Council on Aging)
• Aging and the Health Care System: Am I in the Right Queue?
• See also Health Care System

Health Statistics

The population of seniors is expected to comprise a larger share of the Canadian population, growing from 3.5 million people in 1996 to an estimated 6.9 million by 2021.

Medication

• Buying Drugs Over the Internet -- It'sYour Health
• Hormone Replacement Therapy -- It's Your Health
• Substance abuse among seniors

Oral Health

Today, seniors can expect to keep most if not all their own teeth. This makes it especially important to maintain regular oral hygiene habits and visits to a dental professional. Learn more on how to maintain a healthy teeth by consulting our oral health section.

Physical Activity

Being physically active is one of the most important things you can do to maintain your independence and quality of life as you age.

Preventing Falls

• Seniors and Aging - Preventing Falls in and around Your Home (It's Your Health)

Safety

The injury rate leading to death or hospitalization is higher for seniors than any other age group in Canada The most common cause of injury among seniors is falls.

• Report on Seniors' falls in Canada - Public Health Agency of Canada
• Bruno and Alice -- A love story in 12 parts about seniors and safety

Sexual Activity

• Seniors and Aging - Sexual Activity

Travel

• Disease information for international travellers

Vision Care

• Seniors and Aging – Vision Care

Other Resources

• Buying Medical Devices over the Internet (It's Your Health)
• Seniors contribute - Expression Bulletin National Advisory Council on Aging
• Seniors on the margins: Aging in poverty in Canada - National Advisory Council on Aging (NACA)
• 1999 and Beyond / Challenges of an Aging Society
• Expression -- A quarterly newsletter on the life of aging Canadians.
• Home Care
• Canadian Health Network - Seniors
• Guide to Government of Canada Services for Seniors

Programs

What Government of Canada is doing to address senior health issues.

• Division of Aging and Seniors
• National Advisory Council on Aging
• Office for Disability Issues
• Canadian Health Network - Living with Disabilities

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