What's New Archives - 2001

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[2001-10-18]: Expression 14-4 Storytelling

This Storytelling issue of Expression offers perspective and validation of seniors' life experiences in family traditions and history, providing connection and flow between generations.

[2001-10-01]: International Day of Older Persons

[2001-10-01]: Press Release:

NACA celebrates October 1^st, International Day of Older Persons

NACA celebrates the International Day of Older Persons and invites all Canadians to acknowledge and appreciate seniors' contributions to society.

[2001-09-13]: New NACA Writing in Gerontology on Seniors and Technology

NACA recently released Seniors and Technology in its "Writings in Gerontology" series. The publication presents the result of surveys and research on the use of technology by seniors as well as the perspective of seniors on the place of technology in everyday life.

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[2001-07-20]: Expression 14-3 Seniors and the Law

This issue of Expression presents the basic legal tools at your disposal to leave clear directives on matters of health, personal care and finances. A short glossary helps navigate the legal terminology.

[2001-07-04]: Communiqué: 2001 Report Card - Seniors in Canada

How well are Canadian seniors doing? The National Advisory Council on Aging (NACA) has published this Report Card, a follow-up to 1999 and Beyond, which identified major areas for attention in this decade.

[2001-07-03]: 2001 Report Card - Seniors in Canada

How well are Canadian seniors doing? The National Advisory Council on Aging (NACA) has published this Report Card, a follow-up to 1999 and Beyond, which identified major areas for attention in this decade.

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[2001-05-29]: Expression 14-2 Beware of Fraud

Fake prize money and investments, false advertizing, fraudulent telemarketing, home renovation "deals" and countless other scams defraud seniors of millions of dollars every year. Unfortunately, this age group is a prime target for scammers and con artists. This issue of Expression discusses the frequency and variety of fraudulent activities targeting seniors, looks at the reasons that may make them more vulnerable than other age groups, and provides advice and a list of resources to prevent fraud and denounce it.

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[2001-01-16]: Expression 14-1: Modernizing Canada's Health Care System for an Aging Population

Can Canada's health care system keep up with the aging of the population? This issue of Expression examines how the organization of our health care system determines the costs. It suggests that by shifting focus and integrating prevention, home care, community care and other health maintenance services, our one-tier, publicly-funded system could respond efficiently and economically to current and upcoming demands.