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The National Advisory Council on Aging was created on May 1, 1980, to assist and advise the Minister of Health on all matters related to the aging of the Canadian population and the quality of life of seniors. These may be matters that the Minister refers to the Council or that the Council considers appropriate. What's NewOctober 2006 | September 2006 | August 2006
 October 2006[2006-10-30]: Communiqué: Canadian seniors advisory councils decide on their priorities until 2010 Québec, October 26th 2006 -- At the invitation of the National Advisory Council on Aging (NACA), national/provincial, territorial seniors advisory councils met in Quebec City to discuss common issues relating to the needs of seniors in Canada. [more] [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 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 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
August 2006No new items July 2006No new items 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
 (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 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 National Advisory Council on Aging and the Division of Aging and Seniors, Public Health Agency of Canada 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 National Advisory Council on Aging and the Division of Aging and Seniors, Public Health Agency of Canada National Advisory Council on Aging Tel: 613-957-1968 |
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