In March 2007, the Government of Canada created the National Seniors Council (NSC) to provide advice to the federal government on matters related to the well-being and quality of life of Canada’s seniors.
The Nova Scotia Elder Abuse Strategy: Towards Awareness and Prevention is the result of significant collaboration and consultation on the issue of elder abuse in Nova Scotia. Released in November 2005, the strategy identifies priority actions to begin to increase awareness, prevent abuse, and reduce the incidence of abuse in Nova Scotia.
The publications of the Division of Aging and Seniors are a great source of reliable information about aging in Canada. Some are written with the general public in mind, others are targeted at professionals.
