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Provincial healthy aging policy framework  Provides links to the three reports connected to the Provincial Healthy Aging Policy Framework for Newfoundland and Labrador. Includes the report, summary of consultation process and the implementation plan. Source: Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Health and Community Services   Checklist of essential features of age-friendly cities   Provides a list of steps required to evaluate and/or create an age-friendly city. Outlines the results of the WHO Global Age-Friendly Cities project consultation in 33 cities in 22 countries. Link requires PDF reader. Source: World Health Organization, Ageing and life course   Global age-friendly cities: a guide  Summarizes the global aging issues and provides analysis of the project to identify steps to create an age-friendly city. Focuses on transportation, housing, social participation, employment, communication and information and community support and health services. Link requires PDF reader. Source: World Health Organization, Ageing and life course The rural route to active aging: a guide for people who want to stay active as they age  Describes a project to promote physical activity for older adults in rural areas in Alberta. Provides links to information about workshops, a guide on how to become or stay active, a report giving results from focus groups, and an activity tracker. Offers examples of exercises and safety tips. Source: Alberta Centre for Active Living Healthy aging  Identifies the determinants of healthy aging between 1994 and 2003 among middle-aged adults and seniors, from the National Population Health Survey. Covers demographic and socio­-economic characteristics, health-related behaviours, psycho-social factors, chronic conditions and frequency of medical consultations. Source: Statistics Canada Aging and disability in Manitoba: converging opportunities  Highlights the links between aging and disability. Presents for consideration the benefits of applying a "double lens" perspective to the key issues common to both groups. Lists current policies and practices in Canada which jointly serve both groups. Link requires PDF reader. Source: SMD Alliance Using technology? Positively!: a series of fact sheets on everyday technologies and older Canadians   Explores how technology affects our daily lives. Describes specific technologies and provides tips and strategies suggested by older adults. Highlights accessing the Internet, banking, phones, safety and security issues, and on-line health information. Source: Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)   Arthritis in American Indian and Alaska Native elders  Describes the prevalence and impact of arthritis on Aboriginal seniors. Offers suggestions on improving the quality of life for elders with arthritis. Link requires PDF reader. Source: University of North Dakota, Center for Rural Health From: International resource The future is aging: Institute of Aging strategic plan 2007 - 2012  Summarizes the vision, values and work of the last five years. Identifies the priorities and goals for the next five years including mobility in aging, cognitive impairment, continued research support and translating health research into action. Source: Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) The Council on Aging of Ottawa   Works with and for seniors in the Ottawa area to enhance the quality of life for all seniors. Source: The Council on Aging of Ottawa
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