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'.
"Prevention"
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.
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.
FireSmart
The FireSmart program supports local non-profit organizations in their promotion of fire safety programs.
Source : Government of Yukon. Department of Community Services.
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.
Road Safety
This Web page outlines road safety initiatives undertaken by the Government of Yukon.
Source : Government of Yukon. Department of Highways and Public Works.
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.
Victim Services / Family Violence Prevention Unit
Victim Services & Family Violence Prevention unit offers support services and professional help to victims of crime and abuse. This Web page contains resources which may help you to deal with your situation.
Source : Government of Yukon. Department of Justice.
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
Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults
This overview paper provides an introduction to the abuse and neglect of older adults in Canada. It summarizes information about the types of abuse, detection and management of abuse, related legislation, and research and support services; as well, it includes a list of suggested resource materials.
Source : Public Health Agency of Canada
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Number: 1-800-267-1291
- Office Number: (613) 957-2938
- Fax Number: (613) 941-8930
- Toll-Free TTY Number: 1-800-561-5643
- Office TTY Number: (613) 952-6396
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Postal Address :
The National Clearinghouse on Family Violence
Address Locator: 1909D1
9th Floor, Jeanne Mance Building
Tunney's Pasture
Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 1B4, CANADA
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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 of Older Adults in Institutions
Provides a definition and discusses the causes, statistics, signs of abuse, prevention, and reporting. Suggests additional resources.
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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Accessible Housing by Design - Ramps
After reading this publication, you will understand how a ramp should be built, the materials that should be used and things to take into consideration before building a ramp on your home.
Source : Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
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
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
Arthritis: Info Sheet for Seniors
This site defines arthritis, its warning signs, risk factors, prevention, and coping with the disease. Also provides phone numbers and Internet sites for more information.
Source : Health Canada
Boating Safety Regulations Highlights
This Web page, from the Office of Boating Safety, highlights many important boating safety regulations.
Source : Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Breast Cancer Society of Canada
Our mandate is to fund vital Canadian research into improving the detection, prevention, and treatment of breast cancer as well as to ultimately find a cure and create awareness through education.
Source : Breast Cancer Society of Canada
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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Canada Safety Council
The Canada Safety Council is a national, non-government, charitable organization dedicated to safety. Our mission is to lead in the national effort to reduce preventable deaths, injuries and economic loss in public and private places throughout Canada. We serve as a credible, reliable resource for safety information, education and awareness in all aspects of Canadian life - in traffic, at home, at work and at leisure.
Source : Canada Safety Council
The Canadian Association of Cardiac Rehabilitation (CACR)
The goal of the CACR is to provide leadership in clinical practice, research and advocacy in cardiac disease prevention and rehabilitation for the enhancement and maintenance of cardiovascular health of Canadians.
Source : Canadian Association of Cardiac Rehabilitation
The Canadian Hearing Society
Information about the Canadian Hearing Society, and the programs and services they offer for deaf, deafened, and hard of hearing people.
Source : The Canadian Hearing Society
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