Well-Being and Safety Additional Resources
Seniors And Food Safety
FDA/CFSAN's information on preventing foodborne illness.
http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/seniorsb.html
Aging Well Village
Health and wellness for mature adults seeking to start or maintain a healthy lifestyle. Nutrition, fitness, healing, medications, and safety.
http://agingwell.state.ny.us/
Senior's Health Canada
Guide to government of Canada's services for seniors and their families.
http://www.communication.gc.ca/guides/seniors_aines/05e.html
Senior Drivers
Offers a driving refresher and fitness tips for seniors using streaming video. Includes travel hints, latest traffic safety news, links, and quizzes.
http://www.seniordrivers.org/
Lifeline Systems
Provider of emergency response systems and medical alarms for the at home elderly, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
http://www.lifelinesys.com/
Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
Institute for Human Development, Life course and Aging, University of Toronto. Facts, organization history.
http://www.utoronto.ca/lifecourse/onpea.htm
The Center for Social Gerontology
TCSG is a non-profit research, training and social policy organization dedicated to promoting the individual autonomy of older persons and advancing their well-being in society.
http://www.tcsg.org/
Benevolent Ballet
Training seminars to motivate the elderly to exercise to improve posture, balance, coordination and confidence to prevent falls.
http://www.geocities.com/benevolentballet
Mind Works
Promoting superior mental fitness for older adults.
http://www.blsinc.com/partners/mindworks.htm
Elder Suicide
Information and resources on elder suicide.
http://members.tripod.com/~ProviderHelper/elder.html