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Seniors' Health
Seniors' health issues are complex because many elderly patients are coping with more than one health concern at once. In addition to physical issues, a seniors' health focus also takes into consideration the unique financial, social and psychological challenges individuals may be facing.
UHN Resources
UHN Brochures and Pamphlets 
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Elder Abuse | |||||||
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Falls Prevention Program | |||||||
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Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP) | |||||||
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How to Cope with Memory Loss | |||||||
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How to Follow Sternal Precautions after Heart Surgery | |||||||
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Planning for Your Care: Powers of Attorney & Living Wills | |||||||
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Protecting Yourself from Falls at Home | |||||||
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Protecting Yourself from Falls in the Hospital | |||||||
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Regional Geriatric Program | |||||||
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Strategies for Dealing with Memory Loss | |||||||
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UHN Memory Clinic | |||||||
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Aging and Seniors - Public Health Agency of Canada |
| A great source of reliable information for and about Canadian seniors. | |
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Seniors Canada |
| Access to a wide range of information for seniors from one site. Click on "Health and Wellness" from the Subject menu bar to get health related information. | |
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Ontario Seniors' Secretariat |
| A guide to programs and services for seniors in Ontario. Also available in other languages, click to appropiate links in the right menu bar. | |
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Veterans Affairs of Canada |
| The Health Promotion of VAC supports, educates and involves veterans and seniors in adopting healthy behaviors, lifestyles and fosters independence. | |
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Regional Geriatric Program of Toronto |
| A source of information and educational services for professional and family caregivers and for seniors themselves. | |
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Planning for Long-Term Care |
| A practical guide published by the Community Care Access Centres of Toronto. | |
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National Institute on Aging (US) |
| A list of all Age Pages, fact sheets, booklets, videos, and related organizations and Web sites. |
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Group Therapy for Women Over 60 Who are Suffering Depression |
