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What's new by month: October 2006 September 2006 August 2006 July 2006 June 2006 Archives The Division of Aging and Seniors, Public Health Agency of Canada, provides federal leadership on health issues related to aging and seniors. The Division serves as a focal point for information and centre of expertise in this area.

October 2006

[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
Card . The report reviews data and trends and describes progress made over the last five years related to key areas affecting seniors' health and well-being. [more] 

[2006-10-26]: Communiqué: Complacency in caring for seniors is not an option  - National Advisory Council on Aging

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  at the Canadian Association on Gerontology Meeting in Quebec City. The Report Card looked at how well Canadian seniors are doing in five key areas: health status, health care system, economic situation, living conditions and participation in society. [more] 

[2006-10-24]: Expression 19-4: Seniors and Addictions: A bad gamble  - National Advisory Council on Aging

From severe health problems to devastating financial losses, addictions rob seniors of a healthy and hopeful life. Yet, seniors' addictions can often go undetected by medical professionals and service providers, due to a lack of recognition and understanding about these conditions, and embarrassment or fear of judgment on the part of those who suffer from them. This issue of Expression looks at the effects of addictions to smoking, alcohol, drugs and gambling, and offers models for help and other resources for addiction prevention and recovery.

September 2006

[2006-09-29]: UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan's message on the International Day of Older Persons  - United Nations

[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.

August 2006

[2006-08-14]: DAS a winner in the 2006 Mature Media Awards!

The Division of Aging and Seniors is proud to announce that it is a winner in the 15th annual Mature Media Awards Program. Of the 1,200 entries received from Canada and the United States, the Division's Safe Living Guide: A guide to home safety for seniors received the Silver Award in the Government Publications category in recognition of its excellence of design, content, creativity and relevance to the senior market.

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  for more information about the program and the Division's award.

July 2006

[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.

June 2006

[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 

June 15, 2006 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day  (WEAAD). The day is in support of the United Nations International Plan of Action which recognizes the significance of elder abuse as a public health and human rights issue. Throughout the world, abuse and neglect of older persons is largely under-recognized or treated as an unspoken problem. Research indicates that public education campaigns like World Elder Abuse Awareness Day  (WEAAD) are vital for informing people in a growing number of countries about elder abuse and active involvement of the media is central to its success.

[2006-06-15]: Seniors during emergencies and disasters: vulnerable, yet resilient  - Canadian Health Network

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  will be posting daily factoids and quotes on their Web sites throughout the month of June, in addition to their regular publication postings.

[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.