Seniors Canada On-line
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Canada's Trusted Information Source for Seniors, Caregivers, Families and Service Providers.
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Ontario
HealthyOntario.com - Senior's Health
This site provides features on seniors' health.
Source : Government of Ontario.
Contact Information :
- Telehealth Ontario: 1-866-797-0000
- INFOline: 1-877-234-4343
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E-Mail :
infoline@moh.gov.on.ca
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Postal Address :
Client Services Unit
Ministry of Health Promotion
Suite M1-57, Macdonald Block
900 Bay Street
Toronto ON M7A 1N3
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Living a Healthy Life as a Senior
From information on nutrition to safety and medical issues, we hope the information on this Web site will help you to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.
Source : Government of Ontario
Seniors Directory to Programs and Services
Directory to programs and services for seniors available in the province of Ontario.
Source : Government of Ontario. Ontario Seniors' Secretariat.
Contact Information :
- Toll-free: 1-888-910-1999
- Toll-free TTY: 1-800-387-5559
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E-Mail :
infoseniors@ontario.ca
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Business Address :
Ontario Seniors' Secretariat
777 Bay Street, Suite 601C
Toronto ON M7A 2J4
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Seniors' Info
Seniors' Info has been created to provide ready access to information and services delivered by all levels of government and community-based agencies serving older adults. It is our pleasure to bring this first gateway to information and services to the citizens.
Source : Seniors' Info
Canada
Aboriginal Canada Portal: Elders
This Web page provides Governement of Canada funded programs to help First Nations Seniors maintain their indepence and stay healthy and safe.
Source : Aboriginal Canada Portal
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Telephone: 1-888-399-0111
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E-Mail :
E-mail: ACP@inac.gc.ca
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Opening Hours :
Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
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Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative
The Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative is designed to provide a more comprehensive, collaborative and integrated approach to decreasing diabetes and its complications among Aboriginal peoples.
Source : Health Canada
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Telephone: 1-866-225-0709
- TTY Services: 1-800-267-1245
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Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults : A Discussion Paper
It has become increasingly clear that abuse and neglect of older adults has come to be recognized as a problem worthy of serious academic inquiry and coordinated social action on the part of all Canadians. The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the important developments that have occurred in the field since the publication of the first discussion paper in 1989.
Source : Public Health Agency of Canada, National Clearinghouse on Family Violence
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Telephone: 1-800-267-1291
- TTY Service: 1-800-561-5643
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Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults: Fact Sheet (PDF Format)
This fact sheet provides information on abuse and neglect of older adults living in the community. The information will be of greatest interest to professionals and community service providers who want to learn more about abuse and neglect of older adults.
Source : Public Health Agency of Canada, National Clearinghouse on Family Violence
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Telephone: 1-800-267-1291
- TTY Service: 1-800-561-5643
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Calendar of Events
Lists national and international events that relate to aging for the years 2000 to 2005.
Source : Agence des douanes et du revenu du Canada
Canada's Physical Activity Guide to Healthy Active Living for Older Adults
This Health Canada site explains why physical activity is important, offers tips and easy ways to increase physical activity, and states how much is needed to maintain good health and improved quality of living later in life.
Source : Health Canada
Canada's Physical Activity Guide to Healthy Active Living for Older Adults (PDF)
This guide gives information which can help seniors live healthier and active lives.
Source : Communication Canada
Canadian Health Network (CHN)
The Canadian Health Network (CHN) is a growing network, bringing together the best information resources of leading Canadian and international health organizations.
Source : Government of Canada. Public Health Agency of Canada. Canadian Health Network.
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. It contains publications from Health Canada, in particular from the Division of Aging and Seniors, and others resulting from Federal/Provincial/Territorial collaboration.
Source : Health Canada
The Division of Aging and Seniors: Highlights
Regular updates to this Web site will help Seniors to locate new services, publications, news releases and articles.
Source : Division of Aging and Seniors, Public Health Agency of Canada
First Nations and Inuit Health Branch
This site provides information about the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch. Including its mission, vision, mandate, priorities, an organizational chart and more.
Source : Health Canada
First Nations Occupants' Guide to Mold (PDF Format)
This pamphlet tells you: How to prevent mold from growing, How to find out if mold is growing in your house, and How to clean up small amounts of mold.
Source : Health Canada
Home and Community Care Program
Health Canada works with First Nations and Inuit communities in developing comprehensive home and community care services that respect traditional, holistic and contemporary approaches to healing and wellness.
Source : Health Canada
Influenza (Flu)
This Web page gives general information on Influenza and the Influenza vaccination.
Source : Public Health Agency
The Live-in Caregiver Program for employers and caregivers abroad
The Live-in Caregiver Program's objective is to bring qualified workers to Canada to do live-in work as caregivers when there are not enough Canadians to fill the available positions.
Source : Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Telephone: 1 888 242-2100
- TTY Service: 1 888 576-8502
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Opening Hours :
Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., your local time.
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Preventing Falls on Stairs
This fact sheet tells you about some of the ways you can reduce the risk of falling on or from residential stairs.
Source : Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Telephone: 1-800-668-2642
- TTY Service: 1-800-309-3388
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Seniors Health - Public Health Agency of Canada
Public Health Agency of Canada provides a wealth of information on health concerns affecting seniors
Source : Public Health Agency
Smog
Smog can be particularly harzardous for seniors, especially those with resiratory problems. This site will help you learn more about air quality and its impacts on your health.
Source : Environment Canada
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Telephone: 1 800 668-6767
- Office Telephone: (819) 997-2800
- Fax: (819) 994-1412
- TTY Service: (819) 994-0736
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E-Mail :
E-mail: enviroinfo@ec.gc.ca
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Business Address :
Inquiry Centre
70 Crémazie St.
Gatineau, Quebec
K1A 0H3
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Travel Medicine Program
As one of Health Canada's many roles in maintaining the health of Canadians, the Travel Medicine Program (TMP) is responsible for providing travel health information for persons travelling outside Canada
Source : Public Health Agency of Canada
West Nile virus - Protect Yourself!
Public Health Agency of Canada information on West Nile virus.
Source : Public Health Agency of Canada
Why Seniors Should Get Flu Vaccinations
This Web page, part of BC Healthfiles, discusses the reasons why seniors should get flu vaccinations.
Source : Government of British Columbia. BC HealthFiles
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