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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.

February 2009
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[2009-12-02]: Salmonella Outbreak in the U.S.

The Public Health Agency of Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency are advising Canadians of a widespread recall in the United States of certain products that contain peanut butter or peanut paste that have been associated with an ongoing outbreak of Salmonella infections.

January 2009
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[2009-01-29]: If You Fall or Witness a Fall, Do You Know What To Do?

We all fall from time to time. With age, both the number of falls and the likelihood of injury increase. So, it’s important to know what to do if you fall or if you see someone else fall. Reacting properly to a fall can make the difference between a “serious” fall and a “less serious” one.

[2009-01-24]: What Should I Know About Alzheimer's Disease?

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, degenerative disease of the brain that destroys vital nerve cells in the brain and gradually worsens over time. Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia. While Alzheimer’s is more common in later life, it is not a normal part of aging.

December 2008
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[2008-12-02]: Next link will take you to another Web site Age-Friendly Communities

A new Web site which serves as the central online repository of information around Age-Friendly Communities.

[2008-12-02]: Creating an Enabling Environment - A Public Health Perspective

Remarks by Dr. David Butler-Jones, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada at the recent International Federation of Aging's 9th Global Conference on Ageing.

[2008-12-02]: "Next link will take you to another Next link will take you to another Web sitesite Older persons in emergencies: An active ageing perspective

Case studies in 2006-2007 examined how older persons fared in conflict-related and naturally caused emergencies in both developed and developing countries.

November 2008
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[2008-11-21]: Second International Workshop on Seniors and Emergency Preparedness Second International Workshop on Seniors and Emergency Preparedness

This Workshop Report provides an overview of the presentations, discussions and priorities that emerged from the Second International Workshop on Seniors and Emergency Preparedness.

   
 
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