This article asks what women have to look forward to about aging in our society. Explores ways that women can nurture themselves and each other in midlife. Shares a new approach to health problems related to menopause.
Le vieillissement en santé au Canada : une nouvelle vision, un investissement vital; des faits aux gestes
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Paper
Online
A background paper prepared for the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Committee of Officials (Seniors). Describes a new vision for healthy aging in Canada and suggests five key focus areas for action.
Study that finds the total expectation of life for women is 26% greater than that for men, but women's expectations of life with dementia and of life in institutions are more than twice the corresponding expectations for men.
Has a broad stewardship role for implementation of the British Columbia Seniors' Healthy Living Framework across government and with other important partners. Builds upon successful programs that support older people, makes sure information on these programs is easy to find and understand and forges innovative partnerships with others who play an important role in the lives of older people – such as local government, business and community organizations.
