This is directed towards those in the Metro Toronto area who
have an interest in seniors and seniors' issues.  It is
particularly directed to those in social services, public
health, and community nursing. It may also be of interest to
policy makers and legislators.

Forum and Presentation

Considering Seniors' Quality of Life:
Model, Measurement, and Policy Implications

Over the past five years researchers from the University of
Toronto and the North York Public Health Department have
developed an approach by which seniors' quality of life can
be assessed.

The Forum introduces the model, describes how quality of
life can be measured, and considers the model's program and
policy implications.

Tentative Program

Dennis Raphael, University of Toronto
The Quality of Life Model

Jennifer D'Amico, Downsview Seniors' Services
Social Services Applications

Speaker, North York Public Health Department
Public Health Applications

Speaker, Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto
Community Nursing Applications

Discussion and Questions

Monday, September 30, 9:00 A.M.- Noon
Location: North York Public Health Department,
North York City Hall

Presented by the North York Community Health Promotion
Research Unit: a partnership of the North York Public Health
Department and the Centre for Health Promotion, University
of Toronto.  The Unit is funded by a Research Grant from the
Ontario Ministry of Health.

Participation is limited: For further details and to
register, contact Dennis Raphael, (416) 978-7567; e-mail:
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