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'.
"Personal safety"
No information found for Yukon Territory on this subject.
The following links, however, may be of interest:
Canada
General Advice for Travellers
If you are travelling internationally you should be aware that conditions in other countries, both natural and man-made, may be significantly different from those in Canada and may seriously affect health and personal security during travel. The following provides general health-related advice for the international traveller.
Source : Health Canada. Population and Public Health Branch.
Injury Prevention - Home safe home?
This article discusses some of the major causes of injury to seniors -- in the house, the yard and/or nearby walkways and sidewalks -- and some of the ways they can reduce their risk. In many cases, home injuries can be prevented by: finding out where the potential hazards lie, taking appropriate precautions and making lifestyle adjustments.
Source : Public Health Agency of Canada
Preventing Falls on Stairs
This fact sheet tells you about some of the ways you can reduce the risk of falling on or from residential stairs.
Source : Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Telephone: 1-800-668-2642
- TTY Service: 1-800-309-3388
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RCMP Seniors Guidebook to Safety and Security
This Guidebook gives advice on how to remain safe and secure.
Source : Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Safe Boating Guide
This Safe Boating Guide provides up to date information on current regulations governing recreational boating.
Source : Government of Canada. Transport Canada.
The Safe Living Guide
This guide will give you some ideas about what you can do to prevent injuries in and around your home. It looks at two main areas: your home and yourself. The guide also contains several stories that show how people who made changes in their homes or in their lives benefited from them. Practical information in the form of fact sheets and tips, as well as a resource section, complete the guide.
Source : Public Health Agency of Canada.
The Safe Living Guide (PDF Format)
This guide will give you some ideas about what you can do to prevent injuries in and around your home. It looks at two main areas: your home and yourself. The guide also contains several stories that show how people who made changes in their homes or in their lives benefited from them. Practical information in the form of fact sheets and tips, as well as a resource section, complete the guide.
Source : Public Health Agency of Canada.
Self-Neglect by Older Adults
The purpose of this fact sheet is twofold: to help older adults, family members, friends and formal care providers to better understand self-neglect in later life and to suggest some steps for trying to prevent it.
Source : Health Canada
Snowbirds: Safety in the Sunny South
Annually, 1.5 million Snowbirds will leave on their annual migration to the sunny south. The Canada Safety Council says that a few simple precautions will help ensure a safe, healthy and enjoyable stay.
Source : Canada Safety Council
Street Smarts for Seniors
This page suggests safety measures which can be taken to help prevent injuries to senior pedestrians.
Source : Canada Safety Council
Travel Medicine Program
As one of Health Canada's many roles in maintaining the health of Canadians, the Travel Medicine Program (TMP) is responsible for providing travel health information for persons travelling outside Canada
Source : Public Health Agency of Canada
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.
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