What's New

What's new by month: November 2007 October 2007 September 2007 August 2007 July 2007 Archives The Division of Aging and Seniors, Public Health Agency of Canada, provides federal leadership on health issues related to aging and seniors. The Division serves as a focal point for information and centre of expertise in this area.

December 2007

[2007-12-18]: Age-Friendly Rural and Remote Communities: A Guide

At their last meeting, Federal, Provincial and Territorial (F/P/T) Ministers Responsible for Seniors approved the Age-Friendly Rural and Remote Communities Guide which follows on the Global Age-Friendly Cities Guide adopted by the World Health Organization (WHO) on October 1, 2007. Both guides support the vision of healthy aging as developed in Healthy Aging in Canada: A New Vision, a Vital Investment, From Evidence to Action - A Background Paper.

To view the complete documents, please visit:

• Age-Friendly Rural and Remote Communities: A Guide
• Press Release
• WHO: Global Age-Friendly Cities: A Guide
• Healthy Aging in Canada: A New Vision, A Vital Investment, From Evidence to Action—A Background Paper

November 2007

[2007-11-06]: National Seniors' Safety Week

Canada Safety Council has dedicated its Senior Safety Awareness Week ( November 6 – 12, 2007 ) to the empowerment of seniors living independently.  Education and preparedness can enable seniors and their families, to have peace of mind and a sense of confidence when it comes to safety.

Canadian Health Network: National Seniors' Safety Week — Seniors living alone can be victims of fraud

October 2007

[2007-10-10]: International Day for Disaster Reduction

The International Day for Disaster Reduction is an opportunity to raise awareness of disaster risks and promote a global culture of disaster risk reduction. For information on Canada's relevant international activities, please visit here.

[2007-10-01]: International Day of Older Persons

London, England: Canada's Minister of Health internationally recognized for his leadership role in seniors' health issues

New York -- New York - Secretary-General's message on the International Day of Older Persons

September 2007

No new items

August 2007

No new items

July 2007

No new items