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Northwest Territories
Child Benefit (NWTCB) (PDF Format)
Using National Child Benefit (NCB) reinvestment funds and additional funding approved by the GNWT, the Department delivers the NWTCB, an income-tested program for children, which provides an additional payment to all NWT low-income families.
Source : Government of the Northwest Territories.
Core Health and Social Services in the Northwest Territories(PDF Format)
"Core Services" are those services and programs available to all residents of the NWT throughout their lives, regardless of age, sex, race, culture or location.
Source : Government of the Northwest Territories. Department of Health and Social Sciences.
Income Assistance Program (PDF Format)
Income Assistance is a program that provides assistance to NWT residents in financial need in ways that encourage them to make productive or wellness choices.
Source : Government of the Northwest Territories. Education, Culture, and Employment.
NWT Food Guide
This publication is a food guide reflective of a common aboriginal diet.
Source : Government of the Northwest Territories. Department of Health and Social Services.
NWT Hunting Regulations (PDF Format)
The regulations summarized here apply to hunters who require a Resident or Non-Resident Hunting Licence to hunt.
Source : Government of the Northwest Territories. Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
NWT Income Support Programs for Seniors
This guide is designed to make it easy for you to: understand what benefits are available to seniors, figure out if you qualify, apply for assistance, and get answers to commonly-asked questions
Source : Government of the Northwest Territories. Department of Education, Culture and Employment.
A Profile of NWT Seniors
This is the first comprehensive profile on the health of seniors in the NWT. It fulfills a commitment made to research issues affecting seniors' quality of life through a "... seniors report profiling demographics, trends and health needs of NWT seniors" (Seniors Action Plan 2002-2003).
Source : Government of the Northwest Territories. Department of Health and Social Services.
Review of Programs and Services for Seniors
This report represents a summary of a government working group's work to review programs and services available to seniors in the Northwest Territories.
Source : Government of the Northewest Territories.
Seniors
This Web page provides links to information from the Government of the Northwest Territories, specific to seniors.
Source : Government of the Northwest Territories.
Seniors' Information Handbook(PDF Format)
This guide is for NWT seniors and people in their community who help and support them. There are lots of programs and organizations that can help seniors in the NWT.
Source : Government of the Northwest Territories.
Seniors' Supplementary Benefit (PDF Format)
The NWT Seniors' Supplementary Benefit Program is designed to assist low-income seniors with the high cost-of-living in the Northwest Territories.
Source : Government of the Northwest Territories. Education, Culture, and Employment.
Sport Fishing Guide (PDF Format)
The NWT Sport Fishing Guide contains information on fish species, fishing licenses, regulations, limits and safety.
Source : Government of the Northwest Territories. Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
YOUR Health Care Benefits (PDF Format)
Introduced in 1988, the Seniors Program provides Extended Health Benefits to Metis and Non-Native residents 60 years of age and over. This program ensures Seniors have access to a range of benefits not covered by hospital and medical insurance.
Source : Government of the Northwest Territories.
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free: 1 800 661-0830
- Inuvik: 1 867 777-7400
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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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