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A Guide for the Caregiver (PDF Format)
This guide discusses some of the rewards and challenges associated with caring for an older adult, and various ways to meet and overcome common challenges. The information contained in this publication will help you become more comfortable in your caregiving role and better able to manage the responsibilities and demands.
Source : Government of Manitoba. Manitoba Seniors Directorate.
A Provincial Framework for End-of-Life Care (PDF Format)
This framework is a guide for health authorities, service providers, communities and individuals in developing and delivering services for people who are dying and their families.
Source : British Columbia Ministry of Health
Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults
This overview paper provides an introduction to the abuse and neglect of older adults in Canada. It summarizes information about the types of abuse, detection and management of abuse, related legislation, and research and support services; as well, it includes a list of suggested resource materials.
Source : Public Health Agency of Canada
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Number: 1-800-267-1291
- Office Number: (613) 957-2938
- Fax Number: (613) 941-8930
- Toll-Free TTY Number: 1-800-561-5643
- Office TTY Number: (613) 952-6396
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Postal Address :
The National Clearinghouse on Family Violence
Address Locator: 1909D1
9th Floor, Jeanne Mance Building
Tunney's Pasture
Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 1B4, CANADA
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Abuse of Older Adults: Canadian Education Resources (PDF Format)
This document provides information describing all training resources currently available in Canada that address the issue of abuse of older adults. This inventory will be helpful to professionals and volunteers who wish to support or upgrade training efforts in this field and thereby help to prevent and/or respond to abuse of the elderly.
Source : Public Health Agency of Canada
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Telephone Number: 1-800-267-1291
- Office Telephone Number: (613) 957-2938
- Fax Number: (613) 941-8930
- Free TTY Number: 1-800-561-5643
- Office TTY Number: (613) 952-6396
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E-Mail :
ncfv-cnifv@phac.aspc.gc.ca
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Postal Address :
Family Violence Prevention Unit
Public Health Agency
(Address Locator: 1907D1)
7th Floor, Jeanne Mance Blgd
Tunney's Pasture
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 1B4
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Accessing Health Information
Accessing Health Information gives an easy access to health information on available services and supports offered by the conventional health care system and Veterans Affairs Canada. The more information we have, the better able we are to cope with, understand and make decisions about issues that affect our health.
Source : Veterans Affairs Canada
Aging Parents
Becoming a caregiver to parents involves major changes for all concerned - physically, emotionally, socially and financially. If you are concerned about your relationship with your aging parents, we hope this pamphlet will help you and your parents adjust to your new roles.
Source : Canadian Mental Health Association
Alzheimer Care
Caregiving information and support for caregivers of people with Alzheimer Disease and related dementias from the Alzheimer Society of Canada.
Source : Alzheimer Society of Canada
Alzheimer Care: Caregiver Support
Caregiving information and support for caregivers of people with Alzheimer Disease and related dementias from the Alzheimer Society of Canada.
Source : Alzheimer Society
Alzheimer Care: Finding Help
Whether you're a family, volunteer or paid caregiver, you may feel you could use help at some time. This Web page lists resources which can assist you with your responsibilities.
Source : Alzheimer Society
Alzheimer Care: Late Stage and End-of-life Care
While providing comfort and dignity to the person with Alzheimer Disease is the priority throughout the disease, it will be especially important during the late stage and end-of-life care.
Source : Alzheimer Society
Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia
Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia exists to provide help for today - hope for tomorrow for the growing population of people we serve, people with the disease, their caregivers and their families.
Source : Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Telephone (Outside Metro Halifax): 1-800-611-6345
- Fax: (902) 422-7971
- Office Telephone: (902) 422-7961
- Alzheimer InfoLine
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E-Mail :
info@alzheimer.ns.ca
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Business Address :
5954 Spring Garden Road
Halifax, NS B3H 1Y7
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Are you caring for someone with Alzheimer Disease?
Taking care of someone with Alzheimer Disease requires time and energy. It can be a demanding task. Knowing and recognizing the signs of stress in yourself or someone you care about is the first step towards taking action. This brochure includes 10 signs of caregiver stress, and 10 ways to reduce caregiver stress.
Source : Alzheimer Society of Canada
Being a Caregiver
A list of programs, services and information to assist you in being a caregiver.
Source : Service Canada
Benefits for Primary Caregivers
Primary caregivers of all veterans who were receiving housekeeping and/or grounds maintenance services under the VIP program before they passed away or were admitted to a long-term care facility may now be eligible to continue to receive these services for life. Primary caregivers include eligible spouses, common-law partners and others.
Source : Veterans Affairs Canada
Can you claim the caregiver amount?
Answer a few questions to find out if you can claim the caregiver amount on your tax return.
Source : Canada Revenue Agency
Contact Information :
- T.I.P.S. - Tax Information Phone Service (toll free automated service):: 1-800-267-6999
- Individual income tax enquiries (toll free):: 1-800-959-8281
- TTY (Teletypewriter): 1-800-665-0354
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Canadian Home Care Association
The Canadian Home Care Association (CHCA) is a national not-for-profit membership Association dedicated to ensuring the availability of accessible, responsive home care and community supports which enable people to stay in their homes with safety, dignity and quality of life.
Source : Canadian Home Care Association
Contact Information :
- Office: (613) 569-1585
- Fax: (613) 569-1604
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Business Address :
17 York Street, Suite 401
Ottawa, Ontario K1N 9J6
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Canadian Palliative Care Association
CHPCA offers leadership in the pursuit of excellence in care for persons approaching death so that the burdens of suffering, loneliness and grief are lessened.
Care for the Caregiver
The purpose of this project was to provide information and training to assist caregivers in developing new skills, considering different approaches to caregiving, dealing with their own feelings and considering their own health needs.
Source : Veterans Affairs Canada
The Care Guide - Everything under the sun for seniors' housing and care
Comprehensive guides to seniors' housing and care services including retirement homes, nursing homes, home health care, adult lifestyle retirement communities, supportive housing and palliative hospice care.
Source : Care Planning Partners Inc.
Caregiver Education Program
On this page, you will find information related to "Caring and Learning Together," a mental health education program for family caregivers and home support workers sponsored by the Geropsychiatric Education Program.
Source : Geropsychiatric Education Program
Caregiver Education Series - Alzheimer Society of Windsor and Essex County
The Caregiver Education Series is available to family members and friends of persons with Alzheimer disease. During this six week course, many issues facing families and friends will be discussed by professionals and by the caregivers themselves.
Source : Alzheimer Society of Windsor and Essex County
Contact Information :
- Office Telephone: (519) 974-2220
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Contact Name :
Gwen Robertson, Reg N, Dementia Education Advisor
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E-Mail :
alzeduc@wincom.net
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Business Address :
242 Lauzon Rd
Windsor, ON N8S 3L6
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Opening Hours :
7-9pm one night per week
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Intersection :
Lauzon Rd and Riverside Dr E
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Bus Routes :
Lauzon 10; Crosstown 2; Crosstown 2 Express
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Caregiver Network Inc. (CNI)
The goal of CNI is to be a national single information source to make your life as a caregiver easier.
Caregiver Resources and Support Services - Baycrest
Are you caring for an aging loved one? We can help.
In addition to offering an extensive range of client-centred programs and services to help people as they age, Baycrest is committed to assisting the families of patients, residents and members.
Source : Baycrest
Contact Information :
- Telephone: (416) 785-2500
- Fax: (416) 785-2378
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E-Mail :
webmaster@baycrest.org
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Business Address :
Baycrest
3560 Bathurst Street
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M6A 2E1
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Caregiver Support Group - Alzheimer Society of Windsor - Essex County
Caregiver support groups for family members and caregivers * information and education about Alzheimer and other dementias, Caregiver support may be one to one, groups facilitated by professional staff, groups available in city and county locations.
Source : Alzheimer Society of Windsor - Essex County
Contact Information :
- After hours: Voice mail: (519) 974-2220
- Fax: (519) 974-9727
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Contact Name :
Judy Carter, MSW RSW, Social Worker/Coordinator of Caregiver Support Services, Phone: ext 14
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E-Mail :
alzintak@wincom.net
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Business Address :
242 Lauzon Rd
Windsor, ON N8S 3L6
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Opening Hours :
Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm;
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Intersection :
Lauzon Rd and Riverside Dr E
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Bus Routes :
Lauzon 10; Crosstown 2; Crosstown 2 Express
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Additional Information :
Support groups held during daytime hours; evening groups scheduled for daughters
Eligibility for the above support groups is determined by way of a consultation interview with the Group Facilitator. To register for a group, or to inquire more about eligibility, times or locations, please contact the Society.
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A Caregiver's Handbook for Advanced-Stage Huntington Disease
The aim of this handbook is to familiarize you with Huntington Disease, so that you can recognized its symptoms and know what to expect as it progresses. Included are some general principles of care and tips that other caregivers have found helpful.
Source : Huntington Society of Canada
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