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[2006-10-26]: Message from Tony Clement, Minister of Health - National Advisory Council on Aging, Seniors in Canada: 2006 Report Card Today, the National Advisory Council on Aging (NACA) presented its report titled Seniors in Canada: 2006 Report [2006-10-26]: Communiqué: Complacency in caring for seniors is not an option Quebec City, October 26, 2006 -- The National Advisory Council on Aging (NACA) is unveiling today the results of its Seniors in Canada: 2006 Report Card [2006-10-24]: Expression 19-4: Seniors and Addictions: A bad gamble
[2006-09-29]: UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan's message on the International Day of Older Persons [2006-09-28]: Division of Aging and Seniors Client Satisfaction Survey The Division of Aging and Seniors has relaunched its online Client Satisfaction Survey, to be conducted until the end of October. Your answers will help the Division to understand your expectations and preferences, and to better meet your health information needs. All information will be kept in the strictest confidence. [2006-08-14]: DAS a winner in the 2006 Mature Media Awards!
The Mature Media Awards Program, presented by the Mature Market Resource Center -- an American clearinghouse for the seniors market -- recognizes the finest in advertising, marketing and educational materials designed and produced for older adults. Click here [2006-07-18]: Global Age-Friendly Cities Project Older people face increasing challenges due to the sensory and other changes that age brings. In an age-friendly community, policies, services and structures related to the physical and social environment are designed to support and enable older people to "age actively" -- that is, to live in security, enjoy good health and continue to participate fully in society. This brochure was produced by the World Health Organization in collaboration with the Public Health Agency of Canada, the Ministry of Health of British Columbia and 2010 Legacies Now. [2006-06-30]: Did you know? archives Archive of daily factoids and quotes posted throughout June in recognition of Seniors month. [2006-06-15]: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
![]() ![]() [2006-06-15]: Seniors during emergencies and disasters: vulnerable, yet resilient Seniors can be particularly at risk during catastrophic events. The good news is that they also bring enormous contributions to emergency preparation and assistance. [more] [2006-06-14]: The National Initiative for the Care of the Elderly (NICE) The National Initiative for the Care of the Elderly (NICE), a new national network of community practitioners and researchers who specialize in gerontology, will officially be launched on June 14. NICE, a New Initiative Network funded by the Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE), is intended to encourage the transfer of knowledge of best practices for the care of the elderly, and is the first network of its kind in Canada. The timing of the launch coincides with the recognition of National Seniors Month, held each June. For more information, please see the NICE Web site at www.nicenet.ca [2006-06-06]: Message from the Minister of Health: Seniors Month - June 2006 In June, across the country, we celebrate our seniors. It is a time to remember seniors’ accomplishments and the important contributions they have made to you, your family, your community, and your country. [more] [2006-06-01]: The Division of Aging and Seniors and the National Advisory Council on Aging salute Canadian seniors Seniors Month is an opportunity to celebrate and recognize Canadian seniors for their contributions in making Canada what it is today -- vibrant and prosperous. Today's seniors live longer and healthier lives, they contribute to Canada's social and economic well-being, and they are necessary and active participants in Canadian society and culture. In recognition of Seniors Month, the Division of Aging and Seniors and the National Advisory Council on Aging [2006-06-01]: Division of Aging and Seniors Client Satisfaction Survey The Division of Aging and Seniors has launched its online Client Satisfaction Survey, to be conducted throughout the month of June. Your answers will help the Division to understand your expectations and preferences, and to better meet your health information needs. All information will be kept in the strictest confidence. |
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