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City of Ottawa - Services for Seniors
This site provides useful information on the various services the City of Ottawa offers our seniors.
Source: City of Ottawa

Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
The Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse is a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to the prevention of elder abuse and neglect.
Source: Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse

Senior Driver Education
Contains important information from the education session which is good to review at home. It also provides help to create your own action plan for safe driving.
Source: Government of Ontario

12 steps to stair safety at home
Stairs are an important cause of falls resulting in serious injury or death of seniors. This one-page checklist reminds seniors of the common hazards in stairways, and the proper ways to set up and use your stairs.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

55 Alive Driver Refresher Course
The 55 Alive Driver Refresher Course is designed to help Canadians 55 years and over to maintain their independence and their driving privileges.
Source: Canada Safety Council

About the Division of Aging and Seniors
The Division of Aging and Seniors (<abbr>DAS</abbr>) provides federal leadership on seniors' public health issues in order to optimize healthy aging. As such, <abbr title="Division of Aging and Seniors">DAS</abbr> is the focal point for information and centre of expertise in the area. The Division strives to influence policy development, to expand and transfer the knowledge base, and to engage stakeholders on matters concerning healthy aging, including the prevention and control of disease and injury in older adult life.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

Accessible Housing by Design - Ramps
After reading this publication, you will understand how a ramp should be built, the materials that should be used and things to take into consideration before building a ramp on your home. 
Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

Active Independent Aging
A community guide for falls prevention and active living.
Source: Active Independent Aging

An Inventory of Canadian Programs for the Prevention of Falls Among Seniors Living in the Community
A national inventory of Canadian programs designed to reduce falls or fall-related injuries among community-dwelling seniors. Prepared for the officials of the federal, provincial, territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors, this inventory is a first step towards the development more efficient falls prevention programs.

Arthritis: Info Sheet for Seniors
This site defines arthritis, its warning signs, risk factors, prevention, and coping with the disease. Also provides phone numbers and Internet sites for more information.
Source: Health Canada

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

Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
This website provides information to raise awareness of key issues around abuse and neglect in later life and to assure older adults are treated as full citizens in Canadian society.
Source: Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse.

Division of Aging and Seniors - Health Canada
Provides federal leadership on seniors' public health issues in order to optimize healthy aging.

Driver Dementia a Growing Concern
The Canada Safety Council presents information about trends of drivers with dementia.
Source: Canada Safety Council

Enhancing Safety and Security for Canadian Seniors: Setting the Stage for Action
This report focuses on the issue of safety and security for older Canadians. It addresses three specific components of safety and security: injuries, predominantly in relation to falls, elder abuse, and crime.
Source: Health Canada

The Falls Prevention Initiative
A community-based health promotion initiative established by Health Canada and Veterans Affairs Canada to help identify effective strategies to prevent falls in the community among veterans and seniors.
Source: Veterans Affairs Canada

Falls Prevention Initiative - The Facts
Facts concerning seniors and falls.
Source: Veterans Affairs Canada

Go for it: A guide to choosing and using assistive devices
A thorough and useful document designed to encourage seniors to explore all the assistive devices at their disposal. It offers tips on figuring out what you need, where to obtain it and how to get financial help if you need it.
Source: Government of Canada. Health Canada.

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.

Home Adaptation Checklist
This checklist identifies adaptations that could help prevent accidents and enhance independence. It also gives some guidelines on how to hire a reputable contractor.
Source: Canada Safety Council

Home Fire Safety for Seniors
Fire safety is a crucial issue for seniors who choose to live in their own home. Those caring for aging loved ones who wish to remain at home need to understand the fire risks and how to deal with them.
Source: Canada Safety Council

How to Prevent Falls in the Home
This Web page gives general information on preventive measures to avoid falls.
Source: Canada Safety Council

Injury Prevention
This article discusses some of the major causes of injury to seniors -- in the house, the yard and/or nearby walkways and sidewalks -- and some of the ways they can reduce their risk.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada