Just for You - Seniors

• Abuse and Self-neglect
• Disability
• Diseases and Illnesses
• Health Care System
• Health Statistics
• Medication
• Mental Health
• Oral Health
• Physical Activity
• Preventing Falls
• Safety
• Sexual Activity
• Travel
• Vision Care
• Work-life Balance
• Other Resources
• Programs

For a list of resources about your health and the surrounding environment, food safety and consumer product safety, consult the Consumer Information page.

Abuse and Self-neglect

Self-neglect occurs when older adults live in ways that disregard their health or safety needs

• Abuse of older adults
• Understanding self neglect by older adults

Disability

The prevalence rate of disability rises steeply after age 75.

• Guide to Government of Canada Services for People with Disabilities
• Seniors and Aging - Assistive Devices (It's Your Health)

Diseases and Illnesses

• Canadian Diabetes Strategy - Seniors and aboriginals are the most likely groups to develop type 2 diabetes.
• Diabetes
• See Diseases and Conditions.
• Seniors and Aging - Osteoporosis (It's Your Health)

Health Care System

• See Health Care System

Health Statistics

The population of seniors is expected to comprise a larger share of the Canadian population, growing from 3.5 million people in 1996 to an estimated 6.9 million by 2021.

Medication

• Buying Drugs Over the Internet (It's Your Health)
• Hormone Replacement Therapy (It's Your Health)
• Substance abuse among seniors (Healthy Living)

Mental Health

• Mental Health - Coping with Stress It's Your Health

Oral Health

Today, seniors can expect to keep most if not all their own teeth. This makes it especially important to maintain regular oral hygiene habits and visits to a dental professional. Learn more on how to maintain a healthy teeth by consulting our oral health section.

Physical Activity

Being physically active is one of the most important things you can do to maintain your independence and quality of life as you age.

Preventing Falls

• Seniors and Aging - Preventing Falls in and around Your Home (It's Your Health)

Safety

The injury rate leading to death or hospitalization is higher for seniors than any other age group in Canada The most common cause of injury among seniors is falls.

• Bruno and Alice - A love story in 12 parts about seniors and safety
• Report on Seniors' falls in Canada - Public Health Agency of Canada
• Safe Use of Arts and Crafts Materials (It's Your Health)

Sexual Activity

• Seniors and Aging - Sexual Activity (It's Your Health)

Travel

• Disease information for international travellers

Vision Care

• Laser Eye Surgery for Vision Correction (It's Your Health)
• Seniors and Aging - Vision Care (It's Your Health)
• Seniors and Aging - Bladder Control Problems (Incontinence) (It's Your Health)

Work-life Balance

• Reducing Work-Life Conflict: What Works? What Doesn't?

Other Resources

• Seniors and Aging - Osteoporosis (It'sYour Health)
• Buying Medical Devices over the Internet (It'sYour Health)
• Home Care
• Guide to Government of Canada Services for Seniors

Programs

What Government of Canada is doing to address senior health issues.

• Division of Aging and Seniors
• Office for Disability Issues

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