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'.
"Education"
Yukon Territory
Alcohol and Drug Services
Assisting individuals and communities in reducing the harmful effects of alcohol and other drugs by providing quality addictions services.
Source : Government of Yukon
Bear Safety
Traveling in the Yukon wilderness involves certain risks, including the possibility of a bear attack. Although the actual danger from bears may be small, it is real. The best defence is a cool head armed with good knowledge of bear ecology and behaviour.
Source : Government of Yukon. Department of Environment.
Driver's Basic Handbook (PDF Format)
This handbook provides information on how to obtain a Yukon driver's licence to operate passenger vehicles, small trucks, vans and motor homes.
Source : Government of Yukon.
Literacy Programs
Information on literacy programs administered by the Government of Yukon.
Source : Government of Yukon. Department of Education.
Protective Services
Protective Services has your safety as its primary focus. The employees here promote and co-ordinate effective fire protection and prevention, and emergency preparedness in the Yukon. Much of our work is related to educating the public.
Source : Government of Yukon. Department of Community Services.
Public Libraries
This Web page gives a list of public libraries in the Yukon territory, and information about programs and services of Yukon Public Libraries.
Source : Government of Yukon. Department of Community Services.
Trapper Education
This Web page encourages education and development of ethics for hunters and trappers in the Yukon Territory.
Source : Government of Yukon. Department of Environment.
Trapping Information and Regulations Highlights
This Web page highlights information on trapping in the Yukon territory: Trapping regulations, Trapping licenses, Trapping education, and Trapping concessions of land.
Source : Government of Yukon. Department of Environment.
Turn in Poachers and Polluters
The TURN-IN-POACHERS/POLLUTERS program provides Yukoners and Yukon communities with the opportunity to report suspected resource violations to the Conservation, Protection & Public Education Branch.
Source : Government of Yukon. Department of Environment.
Yukon Telehealth Network
Telehealth uses videoconferencing technology to provide healthcare services and education to clients and health care professionals in their own community. The Yukon Telehealth Network links ten communities in the Yukon with telehealth workstations.
Source : Government of Yukon. Department of Health and Social Services.
Yukon WorkinfoNET (YUWIN)
Yuwin.ca is committed to providing Yukon job seekers, employers, with ease of access to educational, training and employment, and labour market related information sources that reflect the diversity of the Yukon.
Source : Yukon Government . Human Resources Development Canada. Workinfonet.ca.
Canada
12 steps to stair safety at home
Stairs are an important cause of falls resulting in serious injury or death of seniors. This one-page checklist reminds seniors of the common hazards in stairways, and the proper ways to set up and use your stairs.
Source : Public Health Agency of Canada
55 Alive Driver Refresher Course
The 55 Alive Driver Refresher Course is designed to help Canadians 55 years and over to maintain their independence and their driving privileges.
Source : Canada Safety Council
ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation
ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation is a national, registered charitable organization committed to promoting literacy to the general public and to the private sector.
Source : ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation
Aboriginal Canada Portal: Elders - Traditional Knowledge
The users will find in this subsection various links pertaining to traditional knowledge preached by elders on topics such as ritual/tribal customs, environment, family and education in which elders are the primary source of knowledge.
Source : Aboriginal Canada Portal
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Telephone: 1-888-399-0111
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Contact Name :
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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Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults: Community Awareness and Response
This document has been written for concerned seniors, interested community members, and service providers who wish to address the abuse and neglect of older adults.
Source : Health Canada
Abuse of Older Adults: Canadian Education Resources (PDF Format)
This document provides information describing all training resources currently available in Canada that address the issue of abuse of older adults. This inventory will be helpful to professionals and volunteers who wish to support or upgrade training efforts in this field and thereby help to prevent and/or respond to abuse of the elderly.
Source : Public Health Agency of Canada
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Telephone Number: 1-800-267-1291
- Office Telephone Number: (613) 957-2938
- Fax Number: (613) 941-8930
- Free TTY Number: 1-800-561-5643
- Office TTY Number: (613) 952-6396
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E-Mail :
ncfv-cnifv@phac.aspc.gc.ca
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Postal Address :
Family Violence Prevention Unit
Public Health Agency
(Address Locator: 1907D1)
7th Floor, Jeanne Mance Blgd
Tunney's Pasture
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 1B4
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AFS Interculture Canada
AFS Interculture Canada is a volunteer-driven, non-governmental, and non-profit organization. AFS Interculture Canada promotes global education and intercultural understanding through quality exchange programs for youth and adults.
Source : AFS Interculture Canada
AIDS
This Web page from Health Canada gives a history of AIDS, information on transmission and prevention. It also gives links to other useful Web pages on the subject of AIDS/HIV.
Source : Health Canada
Alcohol and the Liver
Liver disease affects people of all ages. One in every 12 Canadians suffers from some form of liver or biliary tract disease. There are over 100 diseases of the liver, only one of which is directly related to alcohol.
Source : Canadian Liver Foundation
Apartment Security
Suggestions can make your building and apartment a safer place to live.
Source : Government of Manitoba. Manitoba Seniors Directorate.
At Risk: A Socio-economic Analysis of Health and Literacy Among Seniors (PDF Format)
This literature includes studies that have explored the link between the health of a population and such factors as income, education, occupation, marital status, family structure, urban or rural residency, gender, housing tenure, geographical location and immigration.
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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Bluewater Association for Lifelong Learning
A group of enthusiastic over 55 individuals, who maintain an interest in lifelong learning. Our Goal: To offer relevant, accessible and meaningful learning opportunities for adults 55+ in both historical and contemporary subjects.
Source : Bluewater Association for Lifelong Learning
Boating Safety Accredited Courses Directory
This Web page offers directory of Boating safety accredited courses, as well as a list of benefits which accredited training courses provide.
Source : Government of Canada. Transport Canada.
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