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'.
"Health hazards"
No information found for Yukon Territory on this subject.
The following links, however, may be of interest:
Canada
A Tenant's Guide to Mold
This guide provides tenants of apartment buildings or rental houses with information to understand why mold grows and what they can do if they find mold growing in their unit.
Source : Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
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
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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Fighting Asthma in Your House
Practical tips to help people with asthma improve the indoor air quality of their home.
Source : Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Fighting Mold: The Homeowners' Guide
Mold can cause allergies or respiratory disease. Learn how to identify and eliminate mold from your home.
Source : Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Food Safety Tips For Picknicking, Hiking and Camping
Whether you go hiking for a few hours or are camping for a few days, there are some food safety tips that you should keep in mind while you are planning your trip and while you are in the great outdoors. Following these tips can prevent you from having to cut your activity short due to foodborne illness.
Source : Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Hearing loss: Info-sheet for seniors
This info-sheet provides information on the most common forms of hearing loss and the ways to prevent or correct hearing problems.
Source : Public Health Agency of Canada
Hearing loss: Info-sheet for seniors (PDF Format)
This info-sheet provides information on the most common forms of hearing loss and the ways to prevent or correct hearing problems.
Source : Public Health Agency of Canada
Moisture and Air: Problems and Remedies
Identify the signs and probable causes of moisture and moisture-related indoor air quality problems in your home and to propose practical solutions.
Source : Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Seniors Health - Public Health Agency of Canada
Public Health Agency of Canada provides a wealth of information on health concerns affecting seniors
Source : Public Health Agency
Should You Test the Air in Your Home for Mold?
If you suspect there is mold in your home that is causing health problems, you can do a preliminary examination of your home yourself. The 'Clean Air Guide' and 'Clean-up Procedures for Mold in Houses' have checklists that you can use.
Source : Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
The Condominum Owners' Guide to Mold
Special advice for identifying and removing mold in a condo, and solving the problems that cause it.
Source : Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Water Damage, Mold, and House Insurance
When homeowners have flooding damage due to a plumbing leak or a summer storm, this document will instruct them on how to deal with the insurance company and how to hire a restoration contractor.
Source : Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
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