Access to local transportation and transit is key for older adults to live on their own their community.
Looking for transportation options in your local community?
The HKPR District Health Unit is focused on promoting health and well-being of Seniors and Older Adults. We want to support seniors and older adults to lead their best lives with confidence and vitality.
Healthy Aging
Older adults can live longer, healthier lives by taking steps to lower the risk for falls, staying socially connected, eating, and enjoying food and being active.
Accessing Local Transit Services
Access to local transportation and transit is key for older adults to live on their own their community.
Looking for transportation options in your local community?
Nearly half of all senior injuries occur within the home, some riskier areas are bathrooms, staircases, and living spaces. However, with some simple changes, you can greatly reduce these risks.
It is important to identify and remove and report hazards in and around your home to prevent a fall. For example,
Unsure where to begin? There are resources to assist you in making your home a safer place to live.
Get your Guide to Healthy Eating for Older Adults created by Registered Dietitians.
Speak to a Registered Dietitian for free at Health Connect Ontario at 8-1-1.
Connect with a local Registered Dietitian for free by visiting our page on Dietitian Support for more information.
Drug interactions for your prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs can cause drowsiness and dizziness, which can lead to a fall.
Review the Medication Safety—Checklist and Medications and Falls and How to Take Medicines Safely
Promoting Health and Well-Being
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is key to reducing fall risks. Consider these strategies:
Eat Healthy Meals:
Stay Active:
Use Medication Wisely:
Safe and supportive relationships are important for our mental health and well-being. Having good relationships in our lives can make us feel valued, respected and connected.
We know that Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) impacts people of all ages. Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario has released information about IPV and older adults. See Understanding IPV among Older Adults in Canada for key facts, statistics and more information.
For More Information on IPV click here
The best way to be mobile, stay healthy and reduce falls is to be active.
Follow the Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Adults. There are specific guides for adults 18-64 years and for adults 65+ years. The guide provide tips like the following:
Visit Health Canada for more physical activity tips for older adults (65 years and older)
Find more information to keep active, prevent falls and access to meal and cooking programs.
As we age, it's important to keep in touch with family and friends to reduce loneliness and feelings of isolation that can lead to depression, as well as mental and physical decline.
Staying social can help to build relationships and improve your mental health.
Engaging with others fosters a sense of belonging to a group, improves self-esteem, and helps address isolation among older adults.
Below are tips for eating with others and staying active which also helps with social connection.
Do you want to attend a senior’s lunch or other recreation program in your community, to meet and interact with others?
Get the Help You Need for Local Community Supports and Health Services
Whether you want to be more active, prevent falls, connect with others to have a community meal, or cook together or another activity.
Visit Ontario 211 to search for more local social services and community programs for you such as income supports.
Need for more information?
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