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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.
CDC Unit Fact Sheets for the General Public
This page features public health fact sheets for the general public from the Communicable Disease Control (CDC) Unit of Manitoba Health.
Source : Government of Manitoba. Manitoba Health. Public Health.
Driver Handbook (PDF Format)
On-line driver handbook.
Source : Government of Manitoba. Manitoba Transportation and Government Services. Driver & Vehicle Licensing.
Emergency Information For Seniors (PDF Format)
Emergency situations such as fires, floods and
severe storms can be hazardous for anyone. As a
senior, you may be at additional risk. This booklet provides some suggestions to help you be more prepared for emergencies should they occur.
Source : Government of Manitoba. Manitoba Seniors Directorate.
Expect Respect
This brochure gives information for seniors about elder abuse: types of abuse, prevention, and where to get help.
Source : Government of Manitoba. Seniors Directorate.
Expect Respect (for Health Professionals)
This brochure gives information for health care professionals about elder abuse: how to identify the types of abuse, and elder abuse education / consultation resources.
Source : Government of Manitoba. Seniors Directorate.
Get Hooked on Fishing
This angling guide not only summarizes angling regulations, but it is also an important source of information about available programs and information about Manitoba's fishery resource.
Source : Government of Manitoba
Legal Information Guide for Seniors (PDF Format)
This guide has been developed by the Manitoba Seniors Directorate, The Public Trustee and the Community Legal Education Association (CLEA) to help Manitoba seniors better understand wills and estates, and related matters of powers of attorney and health care directives.
Source : Government of Manitoba. Seniors Directorate.
Locked-In Retirement Income Fund
The LRIF is a restricted registered retirement income fund that is used to hold and payout pension funds upon retirement.
Source : Government of Manitoba. Manitoba Labour and Immigration.
Manitoba Council on Aging, Seniors Guide (PDF Format)
The Manitoba Council on Aging serves in an advisory capacity to the Minister responsible for Seniors, offering advice to government on issues, concerns and needs of seniors and the aging process.
Source : Seniors and Healthy Aging Secretariat
Nutrition Resource Guide
The majority of older people have one or more chronic ailments. Many of these conditions benefit from nutritional intervention. This guide will allow identification of significant nutritional risks. The guide will promote appropriate nutrition intervention in a timely and effective manner.
Source : Government of Manitoba
Safety for Seniors
This fact sheet gives valuable information about elder abuse.
Source : Government of Manitoba. Seniors Directorate.
Vital Statistics
Vital Statistics keep records and registries of all births, deaths, marriages and stillbirths that take place in Manitoba. Manitobans or their representatives (for example, lawyers) can get certificates or certified copies of these records.
Source : Government of Manitoba
Canada
Abilities Magazine
ABILITIES is Canada's foremost cross-disability lifestyle magazine. It is widely read by people with disabilities, their families, friends and professionals.
Source : Enablelink
About multiple formats
If you have a visual impairment, you can get Canada Revenue Agency publications in Braille, in large print, in etext (computer disquette or on audiocassette.
Source : Canada Revenue Agency
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 and Neglect of Older Adults : A Discussion Paper
It has become increasingly clear that abuse and neglect of older adults has come to be recognized as a problem worthy of serious academic inquiry and coordinated social action on the part of all Canadians. The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the important developments that have occurred in the field since the publication of the first discussion paper in 1989.
Source : Public Health Agency of Canada, National Clearinghouse on Family Violence
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Telephone: 1-800-267-1291
- TTY Service: 1-800-561-5643
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Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults: Fact Sheet (PDF Format)
This fact sheet provides information on abuse and neglect of older adults living in the community. The information will be of greatest interest to professionals and community service providers who want to learn more about abuse and neglect of older adults.
Source : Public Health Agency of Canada, National Clearinghouse on Family Violence
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Telephone: 1-800-267-1291
- TTY Service: 1-800-561-5643
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Abuse of Older Adults
List of publications on the abuse of older adults provided by the National Clearinghouse on Family Violence.
Source : Health Canada
Abuse of Older Adults in Institutions
Provides a definition and discusses the causes, statistics, signs of abuse, prevention, and reporting. Suggests additional resources.
Source : Health Canada
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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Active Living Magazine
Healthy lifestyles for today's amuputees.
Source : Active Living Magazine
Active Living Tips: Active Living Helps Arthritis (PDF Format)
You do not have to cope with this condition and endure the pain. Drugs and physical activity help to slow arthritis down and manage the pain and stiffness. This article discusses benefits of regular physical activity as well as recommend kinds of activity for arthritis.
Source : Active Living Coalition for Older Adults
Contact Information :
- Toll Free Number: 1 800 549 9799
- ALCOA Telephone Number: 416 - 423 - 2163
- Fax: 416 - 423 - 2112
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E-Mail :
alcoa@ca.inter.net
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Business Address :
Active Living Coalition for Older Adults
33 Laird Drive
Toronto, Ontario
M4G 3S8
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Active Living Tips: Aerobic Fitness for Older Adults (PDF Format)
Research tells us that exercise is good for all older people. Aerobic exercise is especially
good. It helps older adults move more easily and feel better. Even people in their 90s can improve their aerobic fitness.
Source : Active Living Coalition for Older Adults
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Number: 1 800 549 9799
- Alcoa Officer Number: 416 - 423 - 2163
- Fax Number: 416 - 423 - 2112
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E-Mail :
alcoa@ca.inter.net
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Business Address :
Active Living Coalition for Older Adults
33 Laird Drive
Toronto, Ontario
M4G 3S8
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Active Living Tips: Exercise For Your Heart's Sake: It's Never Too Late (PDF Format)
You can reduce the risk of heart disease as you get older. You can do many things right now and every day to avoid heart disease. Heart disease is a "lifestyle disease" because how we choose to live affects our heart health. Daily activity over many years can help protect against heart disease.
Source : Active Living Coalition for Older Adults
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Number: 1 800 549 9799
- Alcoa Office: 416 - 423 - 2163
- Fax: 416 - 423 - 2112
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E-Mail :
alcoa@ca.inter.net
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Business Address :
Active Living Coalition for Older Adults
33 Laird Drive
Toronto, Ontario
M4G 3S8
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