Institute for Human Development, Life Course and Aging
The Institute has a mandate to carry out research into the process of human development, life course and aging, population aging, and the aged, in the social, psychological and health sciences.

Long Term Care Planning Network
Long Term Care Planning Network - is a resource centre for aging and long term care planning and education

Ontario Gerontology Association
The OGA is an incorporated voluntary organization concerned with aging, thereby promoting quality of life for older adults. Its membership provides an inter-disciplinary forum for those involved in the field of gerontology.

Abuse of Older Adults
List of publications on the abuse of older adults provided by the National Clearinghouse on Family Violence.
Source: Health Canada (Public Health Agency of Canada, National Clearing House on Family Violence)

Abuse of Older Adults in Institutions
Provides a definition and discusses the causes, statistics, signs of abuse, prevention, and reporting. Suggests additional resources.
Source: Health Canada (Public Health Agency of Canada, National Clearing House on Family Violence)

Adapting to new technologies - No. 29
Statistical snapshot about Canadian seniors' ownership of computers.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

Age at retirement, by class of worker
Trends in the median age at retirement by class of worker.
Source: Statistics Canada

Average incomes rising - No. 12
Statistical snapshot about Canadian seniors' average incomes.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

Biennial Report 2005-2007 - Institute of Aging
The report is divided according to the following priorities: Outstanding Research, Outstanding Researchers in Innovative Environments, Translating Heatlh Reserach into Practice, Effective Partnerships and Public Engagement, and Organization Excellence.
Source: Canadian Institutes of Health Research

Breaking the pattern: How Communities Can Help
How Communities Can Help describes a process which individuals or groups can follow in responding to family violence in their communities. Examples of the needs of individuals in violent homes are included to suggest ways in which you could intervene at or near the crisis stage.
Source: Health Canada (Public Health Agency of Canada, National Clearing House on Family Violence)

Canada's Aging Population
This document is intended to provide an overview of population aging in Canada and of the major issues that must be addressed as both the number and the proportion of seniors increase in Canadian society. It also provides information on how the federal government is responding to these issues.
Source: Government of Canada. Public Health Agency of Canada.

Canada's Health Care Providers
This report presents a fact-based compilation of current research, historical trends, and new data, findings and analysis on what we know and don't know about Canada's health care providers as a foundation for understanding some of today's most critical and complex issues in health care.
Source: Canadian Institute for Health Information

Canada's Oldest Seniors - No. 2
This is part a series of statistical snapshots about seniors, this one discusses those 85 years old and over.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

Canada's Seniors at a Glance
This site profiles our aging society including life expectancy, financial resources, diversity, spending habits, lifestyle, and levels of fitness. Includes tables and graphs.
Source: Health Canada

Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging
The mission of the Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging is to develop, encourage and promote an active, healthy lifestyle for Canadian adults that will enhance the dignity of the aging process.
Source: Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging

Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging – Exercise Classes
To develop, encourage and promote an active, healthy lifestyle for Canadian adults that will enhance the dignity of the aging process.
Source: Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging

Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA)
The Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) is a large, national, long-term study that will follow approximately 50,000 Canadian men and women aged 40 and older for a period of at least 20 years.
Source: Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA)

Criminal Victimization and Fear of Crime among Canadian Seniors - No. 11
Statistical snapshot about Canadian seniors feelings of fear for their safety both at home and outside.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

Dare to Age Well! Collection
The Dare to Age Well! CD is a collection of 54 publications and over 100 photos presenting the many aspects of healthy aging in Canada. It contains publications from Health Canada, in particular from the Division of Aging and Seniors, and others resulting from Federal/Provincial/Territorial collaboration.
Source: Health Canada

Decline in Employment Among Men Aged 55 to 64 - No. 9
Statistical snapshots of Canada's seniors decline in the workforce participation of men aged 55-64.
Source: Division of Aging and Seniors, Public Health Agency of Canada

Drug Claims by Seniors
This analysis examines claims trends of seniors on public drug programs in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and New Brunswick from 2000 to 2006, with a focus on seniors who made claims for a drug from "the Beers list"?an internationally recognized list of drugs that are identified as "potentially inappropriate" to prescribe to seniors due to an elevated risk of adverse effects.
Source: Canadian Institute for Health Information

Government of Canada Responds to Final Report of the Special Senate Committee on Aging
The Honourable Marjory LeBreton, Leader of the Government in the Senate and Minister of State (Seniors), tabled in the Senate the Government of Canada's Response to the final report of the Special Senate Committee on Aging.
Source: Human Resources and Skills Development

Hearing loss: Info-sheet for seniors
This info-sheet provides information on the most common forms of hearing loss and the ways to prevent or correct hearing problems.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

Hearing loss: Info-sheet for seniors (PDF Format)
This info-sheet provides information on the most common forms of hearing loss and the ways to prevent or correct hearing problems.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

Long Term Care Planning Network
Long Term Care Planning Network - is a resource centre for aging and long term care planning and education