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Aboriginal Canada Portal: Elders - Traditional Knowledge
The users will find in this subsection various links pertaining to traditional knowledge preached by elders on topics such as ritual/tribal customs, environment, family and education in which elders are the primary source of knowledge.
Source: Aboriginal Canada Portal

Bruno and Alice: A love story in twelve parts about seniors and safety
This series of twelve illustrated stories follows the whimsical romance of two active seniors who, through lack of prevention, end up in awkward situations and almost miss their rendez-vous with love. The stories offer insight into some of the personal preventive measures seniors can take to make their environment safer and prevent injuries.
Source: Public Health Agency, Division of Aging and Seniors

Screening for Delirium, Dementia and Depression in the Older Adult
This guideline focuses on: (1) Practice recommendations: directed at the nurse to guide practice regarding assessment and screening for delirium, dementia and depression in older adults; (2) Education recommendations: directed at educational institutions and organizations in which nurses work to support its implementation; (3) Organization and policy recommendations: directed at practice settings and the environment to facilitate nurses? practice; (4) Evaluation and monitoring indicators.
Source: Registered Nurses Association of Ontario

You Can Prevent Falls - By Improving Your Health!
Your health is just as important as a safe environment in preventing falls and reducing the risk of injury. By improving your diet, increasing your strength and monitoring your balance, hearing, eyesight and medication, you can considerably increase your chances of avoiding falls
Source: Government of Canada. Health Canada.