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'.
"Seniors"
Yukon Territory
Adult Community Services
Adult Community Services provides a comprehensive range of social services and coordinates the development of these services for seniors, persons "in need" and/or with disabilities to enjoy a basic standard of living with maximum independence and dignity.
Source : Government of Yukon. Department of Health and Social Services.
Community Social Services
Delivers an integrated range of appropriate services to eligible seniors, persons with disabilities and low income Yukoners.
Source : Government of Yukon. Department of Health and Social Services.
Crime Prevention Tips for Seniors
This Web page outlines steps seniors can take to protect themselves from crime.
Source : Government of Yukon. Department of Justice.
Programs and Services for Yukon Seniors
Information about Programs and Services for Yukon Seniors offered by the Yukon Housing Corporation.
Source : Government of Yukon. Yukon Housing Corporation.
The Recycling Club
When you join the Recycling Club you help your community recycling depot, you help keep your community litter-free and earn some great prizes!
The Club is sponsored by Yukon Environment, the Recycling Fund and participating businesses.
Source : Government of Yukon. Department of Environment.
Seniors Services
This Web page lists seniors services provided by the Yukon government, including: Home Care, the Pioneer Utility Grant, Pharmacare, and the Yukon Income Supplement.
Source : Government of Yukon.
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.
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
50plus.com
www.50plus.com (CARP, Canada's Association for the Fifty-Plus) is a Canadian website providing unique content, community and commerce for people over the age of 50.
Source : Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP)
Abbeyfield Houses Society of Canada
The purpose of the Abbeyfield Houses Society of Canada is to provide accommodation and companionship for lonely older people within their own local community
Source : Abbeyfield Houses Society of 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 Canada Portal: Elders - Elder Councils and Gathering Places
This subsection contains links to elder councils that allows elders voices to be heard. It also contains links to gathering places for elders to meet, socialize and hold ceremonial rituals.
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 Canada Portal: Elders - Health and Social Services
This subsection contains links to health and social services specifically for elders. It contains links such as elder abuse, community care programs, nutrition services etc.
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 Canada Portal: Elders - Justice and Elder's Rights
This subsection contains links to justice and the rights of elders in society. It also pertains to the role of elders in the justice system (i.e. restorative justice).
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 Canada Portal: Elders - Notable Elders
This subsection contains links to notable elders life stories and biographies which have influenced history.
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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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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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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About Appeals: Appeals Covered by Review Tribunals
How to file an appeal to the Office of the Commissioner of Review Tribunals and information on the appeal process for the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS), Social Security Agreements, Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Source : Government of Canada. Office of the Commissioner of Review Tribunals
About multiple formats
If you have a visual impairment, you can get Canada Revenue Agency publications in Braille, in large print, in etext (computer disquette or on audiocassette.
Source : Canada Revenue Agency
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: 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 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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Access to Travel
Access To Travel (ATT) provides information on accessible transportation and travel across Canada with the aim of making accessible travel easy and enjoyable! This web site includes information on transportation by bus, rail, air and ferry, local public and private transportation, government programs and policies, and much more.
Source : Transport Canada
Active Independent Aging
A community guide for falls prevention and active living.
Source : Active Independent Aging
Adapting to new technologies - No. 29
Statistical snapshot about Canadian seniors' ownership of computers.
Source : Public Health Agency of Canada
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