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Better Living Health
Better Living Health and Community Services (previously the Don Mills Foundation for Seniors) has been providing programs and services to support individuals, families and communities in living healthy, happy and independently.

Ontario Senior Games - Actifest
The Ontario Senior Games, known as Actifest, started in 1986 as a showcase for participation of seniors 55 years of age and older. As multi-event competition, the Games provide the seniors from across the province with an opportunity to compete for a provincial championship in a social atmosphere.
Source: Government of Ontario.

Physical activity
Active people are more productive, with less time off work for illness and injury. They also report greater self-esteem and personal self-reliance. For youth in particular, physical activity offers a creative outlet for leisure time.
Source: ACTIVE2010

Canada's Physical Activity Guide to Healthy Active Living for Older Adults
This Health Canada publication explains why physical activity is important, offers tips and easy ways to increase physical activity, and states how much is needed to maintain good health and improved quality of living later in life.
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

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

Healthy Living - Seniors
Health Canada has several publications and information to help you make informed choices about your health.
Source: Health Canada.

Healthy Living, Community and Home
This site developed by Health Canada provides seniors, grandparents, caregivers, health and social service professionals, with helpful tips on the safe acquisition, use and appropriate maintenance of consumer products in the home.

The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
Search on this site for information on heart disease, stroke and healthy living. You can also search by province.
Source: Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada

Just for You - Seniors
In partnership with provincial and territorial governments, Health Canada provides national leadership to develop health policy, enforce health regulations, promote disease prevention and enhance healthy living for all Canadians.

Persons with Disabilities Online: I am a Caregiver or Family Member
The following is a collection of links to services and information useful for caregivers and family members.
Source: Service Canada

Physical Activity and Older Adults
The Guide provides a rainbow of physical activities that can help you have more energy, move more easily, and get stronger. It tells you how much activity you should strive for and how to get started. It also lists the many benefits of physical activity and the health risks of inactivity.
Source: Government of Canada. Health Canada.

Prevent and Control Type 2 Diabetes - Guide for Older Adults
This guide provides help for older adults to prevent and control type 2 diabetes through active living and healthy eating.
Source: Active Living Coalition for Older Adults

Type 2 Diabetes Info - Sheet for Seniors
Most people have diabetes for years before they're diagnosed. This is especially true of older adults, whose symptoms may be slight, or not apparent at all. This Info-Sheet describes some of the common symptoms and consequences of untreated Type 2 diabetes, and offers guidelines to help prevent, delay or control the disease.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

Veterans Independance Program
The Veterans Independence Program is a national home care program provided by Veterans Affairs Canada. The program was established in 1981 to help clients remain healthy and independent in their own homes or communities.
Source: Veterans Affairs Canada

Vision Care Info - Sheet for Seniors
Eyes are a source of delight, but they are also a key to safety and well-being. This Info-Sheet describes some of the vision changes seniors may experience with age. Most of these can be corrected with eye glasses or surgery. Certain conditions are best controlled in the early stages while others can lead to a permanent loss of eyesight. This is why it's important to visit your eye specialist regularly.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada