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Active Living
The Canadian Health Network (CHN) is a national, bilingual Internet-based health information service. This site offers information on how to fit more physical activity into your busy schedule.
Source : Government of Canada. Public Health Agency of Canada. Canadian Health Network.
Active living
Active Independent Aging is a guide designed to promote the health and independence of older adults and veterans through falls prevention, active living and activity-friendly environments.
Source : Active Independent Aging
How Do I Keep My Body and Mind Healthy?
Stresses the importance of good nutrition, physical activity, and mental activity. Includes tips for seniors on how to eat well, get active, and get involved. Prepared by the Harper Alberta Council on Aging Foundation and the Consumer Health Information Service.
Source : Government of Canada. Public Health Agency of Canada. Canadian Health Network.
Ontario
Active Living Tips: How to prevent falls in Older Adults (PDF Format)
This article discusses those who are at increased risk for falls, things that can help reduce falls and how physical activity can reduce the chances of falls.
Source : Active Living Coalition for Older Adults
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Number: 1 800 549 9799
- Alcoa Office Number: 416 - 423 - 2163
- Fax: 416 - 423 - 2112
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E-Mail :
alcoa@ca.inter.net
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Business Address :
Active Living Coalition for Older Adults 33 Laird Drive Toronto, Ontario M4G 3S8
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Active Living Tips: Is Ageism Slowing You Down? (PDF Format)
Research shows that elders can benefit more than anyone from being active 30 to 60 minutes every day. Generally, the more you do, the better you will feel. And you may reduce your risk of disease by up to 50%. So why aren't you active?
Source : Active Living Coalition for Older Adults
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Number: 1 800 549 9799
- Alcoa Office Number: 416 - 423 - 2163
- Fax: 416 - 423 - 2112
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E-Mail :
alcoa@ca.inter.net
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Business Address :
Active Living Coalition for Older Adults 33 Laird Drive Toronto, Ontario M4G 3S8
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ACTIVE2010
ACTIVE2010 is a comprehensive strategy to increase participation in sport and physical activity throughout Ontario.
Source : ACTIVE2010
Contact Information :
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E-Mail :
infoactive2010@mtr.gov.on.ca
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Business Address :
Lifestyle Information Network 1185 Eglinton Ave East North York, ON M3C 3C6
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A Guide to Programs and Services for Seniors in Ontario
A Guide to Programs and Services for Seniors in Ontario aims to bring together into one resource the wealth of programs and services provided to Ontario seniors by the government, as well as by community organizations and service providers.
Source : Government of Ontario. Ontario Seniors' Secretariat
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free: 1 888 910-1999
- 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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The Older Adult Centres' Association of Ontario
The Older Adult Centres' Association of Ontario ensures that older adults in Ontario have opportunities and choices that lead to healthy, active lifestyles.
Contact Information :
- Toll Free: (866) 835-7693
- Brampton: (905) 495-2239
- Fax: (905) 495-2240
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Postal Address :
Lawrie Bloom, Executive Director 230 Sandalwood Parkway, P.O. Box 41549 Brampton, ON L6Z 4R1
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Additional Information :
Email:
lbloom@oacao.org
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Ontario Senior Games Association
Our mission statement is: To provide adults, 55 years plus in Ontario with an opportunity to increase their social interaction with others, and to maintain and enhance their physical and physiological well-being through participation in recreational activities and sport.
Source : Ontario Senior Games Association
Services for Seniors
This site provides useful information on the various services the City of Ottawa offers our seniors.
Source : City of Ottawa
Sport Alliance of Ontario
The Sport Alliance of Ontario is a not-for-profit organization that delivers sport development programs and services throughout Ontario in partnership with provincial and community organizations.
Source : Sport Alliance of Ontario
Contact Information :
- Telephone: 416-426-7000
- Fax
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Business Address :
1185 EGLINTON AVENUE EAST TORONTO, ONTARIO M3C 3C6
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Canada
Active Living Tips: Active Living Helps Arthritis (PDF Format)
You do not have to cope with this condition and endure the pain. Drugs and physical activity help to slow arthritis down and manage the pain and stiffness. This article discusses benefits of regular physical activity as well as recommend kinds of activity for arthritis.
Source : Active Living Coalition for Older Adults
Contact Information :
- Toll Free Number: 1 800 549 9799
- ALCOA Telephone Number: 416 - 423 - 2163
- Fax: 416 - 423 - 2112
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E-Mail :
alcoa@ca.inter.net
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Business Address :
Active Living Coalition for Older Adults 33 Laird Drive Toronto, Ontario M4G 3S8
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Active Living Tips: Aerobic Fitness for Older Adults (PDF Format)
Research tells us that exercise is good for all older people. Aerobic exercise is especially
good. It helps older adults move more easily and feel better. Even people in their 90s can improve their aerobic fitness.
Source : Active Living Coalition for Older Adults
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Number: 1 800 549 9799
- Alcoa Officer Number: 416 - 423 - 2163
- Fax Number: 416 - 423 - 2112
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E-Mail :
alcoa@ca.inter.net
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Business Address :
Active Living Coalition for Older Adults 33 Laird Drive Toronto, Ontario M4G 3S8
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Active Living Tips: Exercise For Your Heart's Sake: It's Never Too Late (PDF Format)
You can reduce the risk of heart disease as you get older. You can do many things right now and every day to avoid heart disease. Heart disease is a "lifestyle disease" because how we choose to live affects our heart health. Daily activity over many years can help protect against heart disease.
Source : Active Living Coalition for Older Adults
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Number: 1 800 549 9799
- Alcoa Office: 416 - 423 - 2163
- Fax: 416 - 423 - 2112
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E-Mail :
alcoa@ca.inter.net
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Business Address :
Active Living Coalition for Older Adults 33 Laird Drive Toronto, Ontario M4G 3S8
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Active Living Tips: Healthy Eating and Regular Physical Activity (PDF Format)
Eating a healthy diet and staying active are two
important ways to improve our health and quality of life. In combination, they slow down the progress of diabetes, heart diseases and some cancers. This article reviews some general tips on how you can keep active and healthy.
Source : Active Living Coalition for Older Adults
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Number: 1 800 549 9799
- Alcoa Office Number: 416 - 423 - 2163
- Fax: 416 - 423 - 2112
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E-Mail :
alcoa@ca.inter.net
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Business Address :
Active Living Coalition for Older Adults 33 Laird Drive Toronto, Ontario M4G 3S8
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Active Living Tips: Taking part in an exercise program - your rights and responsibilities
This site will inform you of your rights when joining an exercise program including questions to ask before you join, your right to give feedback, program's obligations and giving personal information.
Source : Active Living Coaltion for Older Adults
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Number: 1 800 549 9799
- ALcoa Office Number: 416 - 423 - 2163
- Fax: 416 - 423 - 2112
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E-Mail :
alcoa@ca.inter.net
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Business Address :
Active Living Coalition for Older Adults 33 Laird Drive Toronto, Onatrio M4G 3S8
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Active Living Tips: Walk your way to health with a pedometer (PDF Format)
This article gives you tips for using a pedometer to help track your progress when walking.
Source : Active Living Coalition for Older Adults
Active Living Tips:The Power of Strength Training for Older Adults (PDF Format)
This article can give you safe tips on how to get started to strength training.
Source : Active Living Coalition for Older Adults
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 Centre for Activity and Aging
The mission of the Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging is to develop, encourage and promote an active, healthy lifestyle for Canadian adults that will enhance the dignity of the aging process.
Source : Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging
The Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging (CCAA)
The mission of the CCAA is to develop, encourage and promote an active, healthy lifestyle for Canadian adults that will enhance the dignity of the aging process.
Source : Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging.
Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging - Physical Activity Programs at the Centre
To develop, encourage and promote an active, healthy lifestyle for Canadian adults that will enhance the dignity of the aging process.
Source : Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging
Coalition for Active Living
The Coalition is made up of hundreds of groups, organizations and individuals committed to making sure that the environments where we live, learn, work and play support regular physical activity.
Source : Coalition for Active Living
Dietitians of Canada
The national association of Canadian registered dietitians offers resources for consumers and other health professionals.
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