Revised as of January 2009

 

ALBERTA

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Alberta for All Ages: Directions for the Future

Released in June 2000, Alberta for All Ages: Directions for the Future is the final report and recommendations of the Steering Committee for the Government-wide Study on the Impact of the Aging Population. The Study was designed to review trends and programs, identify issues, and engage Albertans in thinking about the future and the kinds of steps needed to prepare for an aging population.

Alberta's Healthy Aging and Seniors Wellness Strategic Framework 2002-2012

The Strategic Framework uses a population health promotion approach, and shows the relationships among the interacting factors in healthy aging and seniors wellness. It is intended to be a resource for stakeholders and partners in addressing the opportunities and challenges posed by an aging population for regional health authorities and for all Albertans.

Directory of Seniors' Organizations in Alberta

The Directory of Seniors' Organizations in Alberta lists not-for-profit organizations that offer ongoing services or programs designed specifically for seniors.

Driver Safety -- Alberta Transportation website

Information and tips on traffic safety and aging drivers can be found on this link to Alberta's Ministry of Transportation.

Guardianship for Dependent Adults

This link leads to Guardianship publications, self-help kits and fact sheets on the Guardianship program. The Guardianship program is for dependent adults over the age of 18 years who are repeatedly or continuously unable to care for themselves and unable to make personal decisions.

Personal Directives

A personal directive allows an individual to prepare written instruction on personal matters in case they become incapable of making those decisions later. This link provides more information on personal directives and related publications.

Prevent Abuse: Elder Abuse What is it? What to do about it!

Produced by the Office for the Prevention of Family Violence this document helps define what constitutes abuse of older adults, signs of abuse and related information, including some contact resources.

 

Saying Farewell Handbook

This guide provides readers with information and forms to assist them through the death and dying process. The Saying Farewell Handbook gives an overview of funerals, legal requirements surrounding death, methods of burial, will and estates, necessary paperwork and financial assistance available.

Seniors Programs and Services Information Guide (July 2003 - June 2004)

Produced every year, the Seniors Programs and Services Information Guide describes the programs and services available to seniors in Alberta.

"If In Doubt, Check It Out" and other fraud awareness resources for seniors

This link leads to valuable Alberta resources and agency contacts for seniors and caregivers to use when approached with a potential fraud situation.
 

BRITISH COLUMBIA

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BC HealthFiles

Fact sheets with information about flu vaccinations for seniors, hearing loss in adults, how seniors can prevent falls, environmental health hazards, safety and health tips, and up to date information on communicable diseases such as West Nile Virus and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). The BC HealthFiles, a component of the BC HealthGuide Program, are regularly updated to include the latest BC health advice, and provided to all provincial health units throughout BC.

BC HealthGuide Program

The BC HealthGuide Program provides valuable health information for all BC residents through a combination of resources including the BC HealthGuide handbook and BC First Nations Health Handbook, BC NurseLine, and BC HealthGuideOnLine. The BC HealthGuide offers useful advice and information on more than 190 common health concerns, tips on preventing illness or using easy home remedies. The BC First Nations Health Handbook companion guide provides information on unique health services for First Nations, as well as advice for health professionals serving First Nations individuals and communities. BC HealthGuideOnLine is a secure knowledgebase providing information on more than 2,500 common health topics, tests, procedures and other resources available to BC residents. The BC NurseLine provides health information and advice through a toll-free (BC only) telephone line, staffed by registered nurses, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The service is also available for those who are deaf or hard of hearing, and translation services are available in 130 languages.

Information for Seniors -Your Guide to Programs & Benefits in British Columbia

The sixth edition of this comprehensive publication was published in August, 2003. It provides an overview of benefits and programs for seniors in BC from all levels of government. It is available at seniors' centres, MLA offices and government agents, or by calling the Health Info Line toll-free in BC 1-800-465-4911, or at (250) 952-1742 in Victoria.
 

 

MANITOBA

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A Guide for Caregiving - Useful Information for Caregivers

This guide discusses some of the rewards and challenges associated with caring for an older adult, and various ways to meet and overcome common challenges. The information contained in this publication will help you become more comfortable in your caregiving role and better able to manage the responsibilities and demands.

A Legal Information Guide for Seniors - Wills and Estates, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directive

This guide has been developed by the Manitoba Seniors Directorate, the Public Trustee and the Community Legal Education Association, to assist Manitoba seniors better understand wills and estates and related matters of powers of attorney and health care directives. The contents reflect questions seniors raise on the Seniors Information Line and with seniors' organizations.

Emergency Information for Seniors - Suggestions to be More Prepared for Emergencies

Emergency situations such as fires, floods and severe storms can be hazardous for anyone. Seniors may be at additional risk. This website provides some suggestions to help seniors be more prepared for emergencies should they occur.

Expect Respect - Stop Elder Abuse - They've Earned It

Seniors deserve respect and the right to be safe from harm by those who live with them, care for them or come into day-to-day contact with them. Sometimes, however, older people are not treated with respect. Sometimes, disrespect crosses the line into abuse. This booklet helps seniors understand what abuse is by defining the different types of abuse and provides information on how to avoid abuse. It also lists the help that is available for seniors who are living in abusive situations.

Fact Sheets For Manitoba Seniors

Fact sheets are available for Manitoba Seniors on the following topics - - Seniors and Active Living - Safety in Your Vehicle - Apartment Security - Safety Tips to Prevent Purse Snatching - Making Things Easier for Those You Leave Behind

Manitoba Seniors' Guide

A comprehensive listing of seniors resources provided in a user-friendly format. Helpful information for seniors, their families and those working with seniors on a wide range of topics such as health care services, legal and consumer rights, housing, fitness and more.

Protect Yourself - A Guide to Protecting Seniors from Theft and Financial Loss

A guide for protecting seniors from theft and financial loss including home renovation, charity, telemarketing and prize scams as well as burglars.

Questions to Ask Your Doctor and Pharmacist

This guide has been developed by the Manitoba Seniors Directorate and Manitoba Health to inform Manitoba seniors about the various issues they should consider about medications when visiting their doctor and pharmacist.

Safety for Seniors: What You Should Know

This fact sheet provides general information about elder abuse including scenarios and signs of abuse, where to get help and general facts.

The Older and Wiser Driver - Tips to Remain an Older and Wiser Driver!

This booklet provides information about changes in vision, reflexes, flexibility and hearing related to aging that may affect driving. Aging drivers can adjust their driving habits to cope safely with these changes, but to do this they must recognize their limitations and unsafe driving practices and be aware of actions they can take to continue driving safely.

NEW BRUNSWICK

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Hints for Caregivers

Hints for Caregivers is a booklet produced to assist those who care for older family members.

Reflections

Reflections are a series of fact sheets (currently 17 in circulation) on topics relevant to the health and well being of older adults.

Seniors' Guide to Services and Programs

The Seniors' Guide to Services and Programs provides a listing of government and non-government programs and services available within the province of New Brunswick.

NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR

Healthier Together: A Strategic Health Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador

Seniors Guide to Services and Programs in Newfoundland and Labrador

The Provincial Strategy on Alzheimer Disease and Other Dementias

NORTHWEST TERRITORIES

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A Profile of NWT Seniors

This is the first comprehensive report to profile NWT seniors from a population health perspective. This report provides a base of useful information in the development and prioritization of programs to better serve the needs of seniors.

Review of Programs and Services for Seniors

Seniors Action Plan Status Report

This report highlights progress made on the 28 recommendations that formed the Seniors' Action Plan, which was released in June 2002.

Seniors Information Handbook

This guide is for NWT seniors and people in their community who help and support them. There are lots of programs and organizations that can help seniors in the NWT. The programs can help with things like pensions, health, and housing. Some of the programs give seniors money. Other programs and organizations help seniors through services like Home Care.

 

Seniors Website

A senior specific website that provides links to information and services for seniors.

Seniors' Action Plan 2002-2003

The Seniors Action Plan 2002-2003 - A Response to the Review of Seniors Programs and Services addresses issues identified by NWT seniors and the GNWT to improve seniors programming across departments and at the community level. The Action Plan identifies 28 specific actions to be taken by various departments and the NWT Seniors Society over the next year.

NOVA SCOTIA

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A Statistical Profile of Nova Scotia Seniors 2003

Senior Citizens' Secretariat: the profile encompasses a range of topics from education and health to leisure and fincances. Facts, graphs and statistics help paint a clear picture of the 65+ population.

Continuing Care Fact Sheets

Nova Scotia Department of Health: the Continuing Care branch of the Department of Health serves people who need ongoing care outside of hospital, either on a long-term or short-term basis. Services include Home Care, Long Term Care and Protection for Vulnerable Adults.

Programs for Seniors, 14th edition, 2003

Senior Citizens' Secretariat: a guide to the various programs and services that seniors in Nova Scotia may be entitled to or interested in.

NUNAVUT

Department of Culture, Language, Elders and Youth

Our mission is to preserve and enhance Nunavut's culture, language and heritage, and to protect the rights of women and persons with disabilities. Our vision is that of a territory of strong, self sufficient communities that reflect traditional values and culture, and recognize the equal rights of all Nunavummiut to participate in society.

Nunavut Health and Social Services

The mission of the Health and Social Services department is to promote, protect and provide for the health and well being of Nunavut residents, in support of leading self-reliant and productive lives.

ONTARIO

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A Guide to Advance Care Planning

The Ontario Seniors' Secretariat released a "Guide to Advance Care Planning" in March 2002, as part of Ontario's Strategy for Alzheimer Disease and Related Dementias, which was announced in September 1999. Advance directives on care choices is one of ten key initiatives in this Strategy. This Guide was created to help seniors and persons with dementia in Ontario become more aware of the process and benefits of advance care planning and their rights in this area. It was developed in partnership with consumer advocates, seniors' groups and service providers to explain advance care planning and provide answers to frequently asked questions to help seniors ensure that their care and medical choices are followed should they become incapable of making those decisions.

A Guide to Programs and Services for Seniors in Ontario

This Guide, launched in February 2003, was developed by the Ontario Seniors' Secretariat, Ministry of Citizenship, as part of its commitment to improving seniors' quality of life, and educating seniors, their families, caregivers, and service providers about programs and services to which they are entitled. It is a comprehensive directory to provincial, federal, municipal and community services for seniors in Ontario. This Guide was developed in consultation with both provincial and federal government ministries, major seniors' organizations and service providers. It is available in hard copy and "on-line" in English and French, and also available "on line" in Chinese.

Senior Smart Ontario

Senior Smart Ontario is an Internet site developed by the Ontario Seniors' Secretariat in partnership with the Ontario Gerontology Association that offers policy makers, municipal planners, seniors' advocates, service providers, and the general population a wealth of information. The site includes statistics on Ontario seniors, a quiz on seniors and the aging process, links to gerontological journals and to organizations in Ontario, Canada and other nations that are developing or implementing policies on aging, a link to the National Framework on Aging, tools and techniques for effectively communicating with seniors, and a link to the Seniors Policies and Programs database.

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

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PEI Seniors Quick Reference Directory

The Atlantic Seniors Health Promotion Network (PEI) presents its first Island Seniors Quick Reference Directory. It contains information for both seniors and their caregivers, and lists seniors related organizations and their contact information.? The directory is also a quick reference guide of government policies, programs and services for seniors.

QUEBEC

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Ministre du Revenu

In the Internet site of the Ministre du Revenu, there is a section with information pertaining to seniors.

Seniors and Taxation

This brochure provides information to seniors regarding the amounts and credits they may claim and the programs to which they may be entitled.

The Tax Credit Respecting Home-Support Services for Seniors

This brochure contains a list of the expenses and services that give entitlement to the tax credit; an explanation of how to obtain the tax credit; a list of the services that do not give entitlement to the tax credit.

SASKATCHEWAN

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 Programs and Services of Interest to Seniors (September 2003)

The booklet Programs and Services of Interest to Seniors provides information about government programs and services that are of particular interest to seniors.
 

 

Provincial Policy Framework and Action Plan for Older Persons

The Provincial Policy Framework and Action Plan for Older Persons was developed by the Saskatchewan Provincial Advisory Committee of Older Persons, a committee appointed to advise the Minister Responsible for Seniors. The 13-member committee is comprised of individuals familiar with the concerns of seniors.

YUKON

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A Handbook for Yukon Seniors & Elders

This handbook contains a listing of resources for Yukon's senior residents. Information regarding this handbook, and the Yukon Council on Aging can be obtained through the address noted above, or e-mail: ycoa@yknet.yk.ca