Health Information

Seniors' Health

What is it?

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

• Elder Abuse
• Falls Prevention Program
• Planning for Your Care: Powers of Attorney & Living Wills
• Protecting Yourself from Falls at Home
• Protecting Yourself from Falls in the Hospital
• Strategies for Dealing with Memory Loss
• UHN Memory Clinic
• Welcome to the Seniors Wellness Clinic
  

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UHN Clinics or Centres

• Geriatric Clinic
• Memory Clinic
• Seniors' Wellness Clinic

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
• Seniors Wellness Clinic