References and Resources


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1) A Nation for All Ages? A Participatory Study of Canadian Seniors’ Quality of Life in Seven Municipalities
(Bryant, Raphael et al, 2002)
Available from:
York University
Centre for Health Studies
School of Health Policy and Management, Toronto, Canada.
www.utoronto.ca/seniors/seniorsfinalreport
2 a) Enhancing the Basic Learning Skills of Older Nova Scotians - Context and Strategies All three documents are available from:
Seniors’ Secretariat
www.gov.ns.ca/scs
E-mail : scs@gov.ns.ca
b) Programs for Seniors
c) Seniors’ Statistical Profile
3) CARP for the 50Plus – The Authoritative Voice for Mature Canadians Magazine subscription- six times a year Canada’s Association for the Fifty-Plus www.50plus.com
4) “Expression” Bulletin of the National Advisory Council on Aging Newsletter from the National Advisory Council on Aging (Published four times a year) www.naca.ca.
5) Self-Esteem in Older Adults A short article with tips on what seniors can do to maintain self-esteem. www.bmhcc.org/health/library
6) Seniors Health A list of seniors’ health links. Go to http://yourhealth@calgaryhealthregion.ca “Health Content” and click on “Age & Gender”