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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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The Auto$mart Guide
The Auto$mart Guide provides helpful energy-efficiency tips on how to buy, drive and maintain you vehicule, save fuel and money, and help the environment.
Contact Information :
- Tool-Free Telephone: 1-800-622-6232
- TTY Service: 1-800-926-9105
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Be Prepared, Not Scared
Information products include alerts and advisories, self-help advice brochures, fact sheets, news releases, teacher's aids and videos.
Source : Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada
Contact Information :
- Telephone: (613) 991-3283
- Fax: (613) 998-9589
- TTY Service: 1 866 865-5667
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E-Mail :
E-mail: communications@psepc.gc.ca
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Postal Address :
340 Laurier Avenue West
Ottawa, Canada
K1A 0P8
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Bruno and Alice: A love story in twelve parts about seniors and safety
This series of twelve illustrated stories follows the whimsical romance of two active seniors who, through lack of prevention, end up in awkward situations and almost miss their rendez-vous with love. The stories offer insight into some of the personal preventive measures seniors can take to make their environment safer and prevent injuries.
Source : Public Health Agency, Division of Aging and Seniors
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Telephone: 1-800-622-6232
- TTY Service: 1-800-926-9105
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Complaint Courier
The Complaint Courier is an interactive online system to help you express your complaint more effectively. The Complaint Courier will walk you through a range of options, from writing letters to making effective phone calls.
Source : Canadian Consumer Information Gateway
Contact Information :
- Office Telephone: (613) 946-2576
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E-Mail :
E-mail: consumer.information@ic.gc.ca
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Postal Address :
Canadian Consumer Information Gateway
Office of Consumer Affairs Industry Canada 235
Queen Street
Room 965 A
Ottawa ON
K1A 0H5
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Cost of Banking Guide (FCAC)
The Cost of Banking Guide on-line tool is designed to help you find the best banking service package for you. It takes the information you provide and uses it to assess your banking needs. It then presents you with the banking service packages that will best meet these needs.
Source : Financial Consumer Agency of Canada
Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC)
The FCAC is a newly created agency working to protect and educate consumers in the area of financial services. We provide consumer information and oversee financial institutions to ensure that they comply with federal consumer protection measures.
Source : Financial Consumer Agency of Canada
National Crime Prevention Strategy
The National Crime Prevention Strategy provides communities with the tools, knowledge and support they need to deal with the causes of crime.
Source : Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Telephone: 1-800-302-6272
- Office Telephone: (613) 941-9306
- Fax: (613) 941-7863
- TTY Service: 1 866 865-5667
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E-Mail :
E-mail: prevention@psepc.gc.ca
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Postal Address :
222 Queen Street
Ottawa, ON K1A 0P8
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The Royal Canadian Legion
The Royal Canadian Legion is Canada's largest Veterans "ex-service person" and community service organization with more than 480,000 members and 1,600 branches in Canada, USA and Germany. They provide services to Veterans, ex-service persons, seniors, youth and numerous community-based charities.
Source : The Royal Canadian Legion
Seniors' Guidebook to Safety and Security
This guidebook aims to promote the education and awareness of preventive techniques that can help seniors recognize a potential crime situation and allow positive action to be taken that will reduce or remove the risk.
Contact Information :
- Office Telephone: 613-993-7267
- ATS Service: 613-993-3887
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Business Address :
RCMP Headquarters
Community, Contract and Aboriginal Policing Directorate
1200 Vanier Parkway
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0R2
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Postal Address :
RCMP Headquarters
1200 Vanier Parkway
Ottawa, ON K1A 0R2
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The One-Tonne Challenge
Take the One-Tonne challenge and reduce your personal greenhouse gaz emissions by 20 percent, or about one tonne. By using energy efficienctly and making wise consumer choices, we can all be part of the climate change solution.
Source : Natural Resources Canada
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Telephone: 1-800-622-6232
- TTY Service: 1-800-926-9105
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You Can Prevent Falls - By Following These Tips
This series was produced through the Health Canada/Veterans Affairs Canada's Fall Prevention Initiative. It aims at informing seniors, Veterans, their and caregivers of the many factory which may contribute to falls prevention and make a difference in the quality of life of the aging person.
Source : Government of Canada. Health Canada.
You Can Prevent Falls - By having a safe home and lifestyle
This series was produced through the Health Canada/Veterans Affairs Canada Falls Prevention Initiative. It aims at informing seniors, Veterans, their families and caregivers of the many factors which may contribute to falls prevention and make a difference in the quality of life of the aging person.
Source : Health Canada. Division of Aging and Seniors.
You Can Prevent Falls - By Improving Your Health
This series was produced through the Health Canada/Veterans Affairs Canada Falls Prevention Initiative. It aims at informing seniors, Veterans, their families and caregivers of the many factors which may contribute to falls prevention and make a difference in the quality of life of the aging person.
Source : Government of Canada. Health Canada.
You Can Prevent Falls - By Reducing the Risks
This series was produced through the Health Canada/Veterans Affairs Canada Falls Prevention Initiative. It aims at informing seniors, Veterans, their families and caregivers of the many factors which may contribute to falls prevention and make a difference in the quality of life of the aging person.
Source : Government of Canada. Health Canada.
You Can Prevent Falls - The Falls Prevention Initiative
This series was produced through the Health Canada/Veterans Affairs Canada Falls Prevention Initiative. It aims at informing seniors, Veterans, their families and caregivers of the many factors which may contribute to falls prevention and make a difference in the quality of life of the aging person.
Source : Government of Canada. Health Canada.
Your Guide to the One-Tonne Challenge - PDF Format
The One-Tonne challenge asks you to reduce your annual greenhouse gas emissions by one tonne.
Source : Natural Resources Canada
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Telephone: 1-800-622-6232
- TTY Service: 1-800-926-9105
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