What's New Archives - 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

Aging 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.

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

Good 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!

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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.

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

The 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.

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

Abuse 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?