Archive 2001

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December 2001

[2001-12-24]:

Canada's Seniors: Statistical snapshots of Canada's seniors
The Division of Aging and Seniors presents a brand new snapshot this week in the continuing series of statistical snapshots portraying seniors in Canada.

[2001-12-13]:

A Best Practices Guide for the Prevention of Falls Among Seniors Living in the Community
	This Guide presents the findings of a systematic review of fall prevention strategies and outlines effective interventions and strategies for reducing falls and fall-related injuries among community-dwelling seniors.

An Inventory of Canadian Programs for the Prevention of Falls Among Seniors Living in the Community
	This inventory presents the results from a national compilation of Canadian programs designed to reduce falls or fall-related injuries among community-dwelling seniors.

[2001-12-10]:

Canada's Seniors: Statistical snapshots of Canada's seniors
The Division of Aging and Seniors presents a brand new snapshot this week in the continuing series of statistical snapshots portraying seniors in Canada.

November 2001

[2001-11-26]:

Canada's Seniors: Statistical snapshots of Canada's seniors
The Division of Aging and Seniors presents a brand new snapshot this week in the continuing series of statistical snapshots portraying seniors in Canada.

[2001-11-05]:

National Seniors Safety Week - November 6 to 12, 2001
To celebrate National Seniors Safety Week, the Canada Safety Council is launching three 30-second public service announcements (for television and radio) with related documents, as part of a public education campaign to raise awareness of how seniors and veterans can prevent falls within the home environment.

October 2001

[2001-10-29]:

Canada's Seniors: Statistical snapshots of Canada's seniors
The Division of Aging and Seniors presents a brand new snapshot this week in the continuing series of statistical snapshots portraying seniors in Canada.

[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]:

Canada's Seniors: Statistical snapshots of Canada's seniors
Who are Canadian seniors? On this International Day of Older Persons, the Division of Aging and Seniors presents a new series of statistical snapshots portraying seniors in Canada. Stay tuned... A new snapshot will be posted on this site every week.

[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.

September 2001

[2001-09-20]:

[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.

August 2001

no new items

July 2001

[2001-07-25]: Press Release:

Government of Canada announces funding for Falls Prevention programs
Federal Health Minister Allan Rock and Veterans Affairs Minister Ronald J. Duhamel today announced that the Government of Canada is contributing more than $350,000 toward five projects in British Columbia under the Health Canada/Veterans Affairs Canada Falls Prevention Initiative.

[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]:

The Dare to Age Well! Collection
The Dare to Age Well! CD is a collection of 54 publications and over 100 photos presenting the many aspects of healthy aging in Canada.

[2001-07-04]: Press Release:

2001 Report Card - Seniors in Canada (Press Release)
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.
 

[2001-07-03]:

End of Life Care for Seniors CD
This CD, produced by the Division of Aging and Seniors, contains three publications that explore medical, cultural, spiritual and ethical issues in end-of-life care. The CD provides practical information for heath care and social service providers, seniors, family caregivers and the general public on subjects related to living and dying well, maintaining comfort, and sustaining caregivers.

June 2001

[2001-06-28]:

Seniors Guide to Federal Programs and Services - 2001
The Guide includes information on disease prevention, nutrition and safety; consumer products and legal matters; housing and transportation; employment and pensions; travel and recreation opportunities; volunteer and cultural activities – all areas in which the federal government carries out work for and on behalf of Canadian seniors. The Guide also provides contact names, phone numbers and relevant website addresses.

May 2001

[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.

April 2001

No new items

March 2001

[2001-03-01]: International Women's Day:

February 2001

No new items

January 2001

[2001-01-30]: Enhancing Safety and Security for Canadian Seniors:

Setting the Stage for Action
This report provides an overview of issues affecting vulnerability in later life and highlights key data concerning the incidence, consequences, and issues for action in relation to injury, abuse and crimes against older persons.

[2001-01-22]: The Alzheimer Society of Ottawa-Carleton:

[2001-01-19]: Osteoporosis:

Info Sheet for Seniors
This information sheet suggests ways for seniors to maintain bone health and prevent falls and fractures. It features a food list and many useful tips to increase your daily calcium intake. It presents current knowledge in the areas of treatment and pain management. And it offers a list of additional information sources on the disease, its prevention and treatment.

[2001-01-16]: Newsletter of the National Advisory Council on Aging

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.

[2001-01-15]: The Law Commission of Canada