Seniors Canada On-line
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Canada's Trusted Information Source for Seniors, Caregivers, Families and Service Providers.
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A to Z Index
The A to Z Index presents a list of sites that relate to a specific subject. For example, if you were looking for anything to do with 'injuries' you would click on the letter 'I', then click on the subject 'injuries'. This would give you a list of all sites that have been assigned the subject 'injuries'.
"Aging"
No information found for Yukon Territory on this subject.
The following links, however, may be of interest:
Canada
Active Independent Aging
A community guide for falls prevention and active living.
Source : Active Independent Aging
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
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: 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: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
Adapting to new technologies - No. 29
Statistical snapshot about Canadian seniors' ownership of computers.
Source : Public Health Agency of Canada
Age at retirement, by class of worker
Trends in the median age at retirement by class of worker.
Source : Statistics Canada
Contact Information :
- Enquiries line (Toll Free in Canada and the United States):: 1 800 263-1136
- Fax number:: 1 877 287-4369
- Telephone:: 1 613 951-8116
- National TTY line (teletype machine):: 1 800 363-7629
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E-Mail :
infostats@statcan.ca
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Opening Hours :
8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday
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Age of Reason.com
Age of Reason strives to provide senior citizens with practical information relative to seniors lifestyles.
Aging & Mental Health
Growing older is an experience we all share and many of us worry about. Coping with all these changes is difficult, but it can be done. It is, therefore, very important to think carefully about what will happen to you as you age and how you are going to deal with the changes that will happen.
Source : Canadian Mental Health Association
Contact Information :
- Office Phone Number: (416) 484-7750
- Fax Number: (416) 484-4617
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Postal Address :
Canadian Mental Health Association
8 King Street East, Suite 810
Toronto ON M5C 1B5
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Aging and Demographics Change in Canadian Context
Aging and Demographic Change in Canadian Context, the latest publication in the Trends Project Series of the Policy Research Initiative, cautions that exaggerated concerns about population aging can be harmful to rational policy making.
Source : Government of Canada. Policy Research Initiative.
Aging Parents
Becoming a caregiver to parents involves major changes for all concerned - physically, emotionally, socially and financially. If you are concerned about your relationship with your aging parents, we hope this pamphlet will help you and your parents adjust to your new roles.
Source : Canadian Mental Health Association
Assistive devices
This info-sheet provides information on the variety of available assistive devices, their use and where you can obtain them.
Source : Public Health Agency of Canada
Assistive devices (PDF Format)
This info-sheet provides information on the variety of available assistive devices, their use and where you can obtain them.
Source : Public Health Agency of Canada
Asthma: Information for Patients
If you, or someone you care for, have asthma, this Web site may help you learn more about the illness. It has been designed to provide some basic information and tips for managing your condition.
Source : Government of British Columbia. Ministry of Health Services.
Average incomes rising - No. 12
Statistical snapshot about Canadian seniors' average incomes.
Source : Public Health Agency of Canada
Biennial Report 2005-2007 - Institute of Aging
The report is divided according to the following priorities: Outstanding Research, Outstanding Researchers in Innovative Environments, Translating Heatlh Reserach into Practice, Effective Partnerships and Public Engagement, and Organization Excellence.
Source : Canadian Institutes of Health Research
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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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 Aging Population
This document is intended to provide an overview of population aging in Canada and of the major issues that must be addressed as both the number and the proportion of seniors increase in Canadian society. It also provides information on how the federal government is responding to these issues.
Source : Government of Canada. Public Health Agency of Canada.
Canada's Health Care Providers
This report presents a fact-based compilation of current research, historical trends, and new data, findings and analysis on what we know and don't know about Canada's health care providers as a foundation for understanding some of today's most critical and complex issues in health care.
Source : Canadian Institute for Health Information
Canada's Oldest Seniors - No. 2
This is part a series of statistical snapshots about seniors, this one discusses those 85 years old and over.
Source : Public Health Agency of 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
Canada's Seniors at a Glance
This site profiles our aging society including life expectancy, financial resources, diversity, spending habits, lifestyle, and levels of fitness. Includes tables and graphs.
Source : Health 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
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