Senior Resources You Can Trust
The resources listed below are but a few of the many available to help you meet your senior care needs.
Caregiverstress.com
More than 50 million individuals in the Canada and the US care for a chronically ill, aged or disabled loved one, according to the National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA). Fatigue, stress and depression are very real side effects of family caregiving. Caregiverstress.com is an informative Web site offering ways to cope with caregiver stress. Visit Caregiverstress.com to complete an online stress assessment test and identify resources allowing you to cope with your senior care related stress level.
Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP)
The Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP) is Canada’s association for people 50 and older. Their mission is to promote and protect the quality of life for older Canadians.
The Alzheimer’s Society of Canada
Since 1978, The Alzheimer’s Society of Canada is dedicated to advocacy for those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or other dementias, and promotes research that seeks to cure these diseases. Their website provides a wealth of resources for people living with dementia, their family caregivers, health care professionals along with detailed information for the general public.
Parkinson Canada
Parkinson Canada envisions “a better life today for People Living with Parkinson’s. This non-profit organization provides educational resources to individuals and their families, and can be contacted directly by phone or email for one-on-one support and referrals to local services.
ALS Society of Canada
ALS Canada is a resource for people living with ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease) and their families. The ALS Society can connect you to a local ALS clinic or support group and can also help you determine your eligibility for funding for specialized equipment and assistive devices.
Hospice Palliative Care Ontario
Hospice Palliative Care Ontario is an association of hospices and palliative care providers, professionals and volunteers across the province. For patients and their families, HPCO provides educational resources for advance care planning and health care consent.
Arthritis Society
The Arthritis Society’s mission is “to invest in cutting-edge research, proactive advocacy and innovative solutions that will deliver better health outcomes for people affected by arthritis.” The society provides a self-advocacy toolkit on their website to support you and your loved ones in addressing important issues such as appropriate health care, medications and workplace accommodations.
Lifeline
Lifeline is the most trusted medical alert service provider. Just by pressing a button, you or your loved one is quickly connected with a highly trained Lifeline Personal Response Associate – 24 hours a day.
Silverts
Silverts is a trusted provider of quality elderly care clothing and dignified hospital gowns in both nursing homes and online.
