Federal/Provincial/Territorial (F/P/T) Ministers Responsible for Seniors
The F/P/T Ministers Responsible for Seniors Forum was established to share information, discuss new and emerging issues, and collaborate on key projects related to seniors.
To learn more about this intergovernmental body, see:
To learn about the topics of discussion and priorities identified at meetings of the F/P/T Ministers Responsible for Seniors, go to:
F/P/T Resources
Social Isolation of Seniors Toolkits
- Social Isolation of Seniors - Volume 1: Understanding the issue and finding solutions
- Social Isolation of Seniors - Volume 2: Ideas exchange event toolkit
The F/P/T Ministers Responsible for Seniors Forum has produced many useful publications and resources, including:
- Financial Planning and Protection Brochures (2010)
- The Seniors’ Policy Handbook: a guide for developing and evaluating policies and programs for seniors (2009) (PDF, 492KB),
- also available in French: Le Guide sur Les poLitiques reLatives aux aînés (PDF, 513KB)
Elder Abuse Prevention Fact Sheets for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (updated 2009)
- 1. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (PDF, 281KB)
- 2. What is Abuse of Older Adults? (PDF, 157KB)
- 3. Types of Abuse and Neglect (PDF, 147KB)
- 4. Abuse of Older Adults: Signs and Effects (PDF, 194KB)
- 5. Why Does Abuse Happen in Later Life? (PDF, 84KB)
- 6. Help is Available (PDF, 183KB)
In French:
- 1. Journée internationale de sensibilisation pour contrer les abus envers les personnes aînées (PDF, 221KB)
- 2. Qu’est-ce que l’abus envers les personnes aînées? (PDF, 116KB)
- 3. Types d’abus et de négligence (PDF, 81KB)
- 4. Abus envers les personnes aînées: signes et conséquences (PDF, 87KB)
- 5. Pourquoi les personnes aînées sont-elles victimes de violence? (PDF, 55KB)
- 6. Il existe des ressources (PDF, 93KB)
More Resources
- Working Together for Seniors: A toolkit to promote seniors’ social integration in community services, programs and policies (2007) (PDF, 1.8MB)
- Review of Federal/Territorial/Provincial Services and Policies and Analysis of Impact on Social Isolation (2007) (PDF, 148KB)
- A Profile of Social Isolation in Canada (2006) (PDF, 228KB)
