Health Information

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

English

Chinese

Portuguese

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How to Cope with Memory Loss

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Planning for Your Care: Powers of Attorney & Living Wills

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Protecting Yourself from Falls at Home

English	Chinese	Greek
Italian	Portuguese

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Protecting Yourself from Falls in the Hospital

English	Chinese	Greek
Italian

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Regional Geriatric Program

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Strategies for Dealing with Memory Loss

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UHN Memory Clinic

UHN Clinics or Centres

Related Web Sites

•	Aging and Seniors - Public Health Agency of Canada
	A great source of reliable information for and about Canadian seniors.
•	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.
•	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.
•	Veterans Affairs of Canada
	The Health Promotion of VAC supports, educates and involves veterans and seniors in adopting healthy behaviors, lifestyles and fosters independence.
•	Regional Geriatric Program of Toronto
	A source of information and educational services for professional and family caregivers and for seniors themselves.
•	Planning for Long-Term Care
	A practical guide published by the Community Care Access Centres of Toronto.
•	National Institute on Aging (US)
	A list of all Age Pages, fact sheets, booklets, videos, and related organizations and Web sites.

Support Groups

•	Group Therapy for Women Over 60 Who are Suffering Depression