SPOTLIGHT

H1N1 (Human Swine Influenza) Information

For the latest, up-to-date information on the H1N1 virus and how to protect yourself, please visit the

Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care's web site

Age Friendly Communities Forum

The Honourable Aileen Carroll (2nd from left), The City of Barrie’s Kate Ward (4th from left) and representatives from the Ontario Seniors Secretariats and other seniors’ organizations

The Honourable Aileen Carroll, Ontario’s Minister Responsible for Seniors, was among 120 participants at the Age Friendly Forum in Barrie on October 29, 2009.

Find out more about our next regional forum.

Diabetes Month

November is Diabetes Month. Learn the facts, including what causes diabetes and how to lower your risk for developing it. And be in the know with handy lifestyle tips for living better with diabetes.

Please visit EatRight Ontario

Landmark Merger Creates The Historica-Dominion Institute - Canada’s Largest History and Citizenship Organization

September 8, 2009 —The Historica Foundation of Canada and The Dominion Institute are pleased to announce that they have merged to create The Historica-Dominion Institute. This new organization, launched today, is dedicated to advancing history, citizenship and identity in Canada.

[Read the full news release]

Veteran Appreciation Days - Your Community's Guide to Celebrating Local Veterans

This summer, Second World War, Korean War, Peacekeeping and Canadian Forces veterans will be honoured for their sacrifices and their ongoing work in the community. www.thememoryproject.com/vetappreciationdays/

Guide to Property and Personal Care for Older Adults with Developmental Disabilities

This Guide was developed by a panel of legal experts to provide a simplified and single source of information about substitute decision-making and related issues as they pertain to adults with a developmental disability. Stories of actual situations help to illustrate issues that can arise and remedies available in Ontario. The Guide includes contact information for a number of organizations and publications that provide more detailed information. For a copy of the Guide visit the Ontario Partnership on Aging and Developmental Disabilities (OPADD) website at www.opadd.on.ca .