What's New Archives - 2000

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[2000-10-26]: Expression 13-4: 20 Years of Action...

This issue of Expression is both a look back on NACA's first 20 years and a look forward into the future. On this 20th anniversary, NACA invites all Canadians to contribute to the reflection and action needed to adapt our society to the inevitable changes brought on by the aging of Canada's population.

[2000-10-20]: Communiqué: EXTEND PUBLICLY-FUNDED HEALTH CARE, SAYS NACA

[2000-10-20]: NACA Position #21 Enhancing the Canadian Health Care System

• Backgrounder

[2000-10-01]: International Day of Older Persons

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August 2000

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[2000-07-17]: Expression 13-3: Dealing with Depression

While most Canadian seniors enjoy good mental health, many of those who suffer from depression do not seek treatment either because they see the symptoms as signs of weakness or because they are leery of mental health professionals. The medical profession can also fail to diagnose the illness because practitioners are not familiar with the characteristics of depression in seniors. This issue of Expression describes the warning signs of depression in seniors and the most common treatments applied. It offers seniors and their caregivers tips to prevent depression and to foster mental health. Finally, it recommends better diagnostic training for health professionals and the strengthening of community resources.

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[2000-05-10]: Communiqué: NACA SETS OUT CONDITIONS FOR A NATIONAL HOME CARE PROGRAM

[2000-05-10]: NACA Position on Home Care #20

In preparing this position paper, NACA examined the research, conference proceedings, briefs and recommendations of many other voluntary, academic, care delivery and seniors' organizations. It has come to the conclusion that while some progress has been made on the road to universal home care, the subject needs to remain at the forefront of discussions on how to revitalize the health care system.

[2000-04-18]: Expression 13-2: Seniors of Tomorrow

Much concern has been expressed about the wave of babyboomers soon to enter their senior years. How will their numbers affect the system and Canadian society? This issue of Expression looks into the crystal ball. It recognizes that change is so prevalent and the population so diverse that the future will require, more than anything, that flexibility become the trademark of institutions, governments and individuals alike. There is time to prepare, to adjust and to ride the wave comfortably if we make the right moves now.

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[2000-01-27]: Expression 13-1: Senior friendly communities

Canadian seniors across the land express the wish to grow older in their familiar surroundings. How can our society accommodate them? What can municipalities, governments, businesses, organizations and individuals do to help our communities adapt to the aging of their population? This issue of Expression discusses the benefits of adapting to the new demographics to ensure that seniors continue to participate in community life. It offers advice and tools to help make your own community senior friendly.