Older women

This book explores the lives of older women. Partnered, single, straight, gay, black and white nine extraordinary women, age 67-87, express with startling honesty and humor how they feel about themselves, sexuality and love in later life and the poignant realities of aging. This was also made into a movie.

Examines the impact of social policy on the health status of older immigrant women and the health and social service seeking patterns of older immigrant women.

Discusses the poor health and other impacts of discrimination on older women in the developing world, while highlighting their abilities and contributions; for example, their caregiving for family members with AIDS and for their orphaned children.

A chapter from the Women's Health Surveillance Report that examines the causes of death in Canada for women compared with men, and the differences in life expectancies.

Examines the benefits of maintaining sexual activity as we age, and looks at the challenges and health risks.

Looks at ways seniors can prevent falls and minimize broken bones.

Encourages physical activity in older women and men, and provides tips and suggestions, in Arabic.

Encourages physical activity in older women and men, and provides tips and suggestions, in Chinese.

Encourages physical activity in older women and men, and provides tips and suggestions, in Greek.

Encourages physical activity in older women and men, and provides tips and suggestions, in Italian.