Seniors Canada On-line
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Canada's Trusted Information Source for Seniors, Caregivers, Families and Service Providers.
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A to Z Index
The A to Z Index presents a list of sites that relate to a specific subject. For example, if you were looking for anything to do with 'injuries' you would click on the letter 'I', then click on the subject 'injuries'. This would give you a list of all sites that have been assigned the subject 'injuries'.
"Degenerative diseases"
No information found for Yukon Territory on this subject.
The following links, however, may be of interest:
Canada
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
Dementia and Alzheimer's
This Veteran's Affairs site explains the difference between Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease. As well as the top ten warning signs and how to help your loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia.
Hormone Therapy and the Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis
This Web page, from the Osteoporosis Soceity of Canada, discusses the role of hormone therapy in the prevention and treatment of Osteoporosis.
Source : Osteoporosis Society of Canada
Huntington Society of Canada
On this site you will find information about the Huntington Society of Canada, Huntington disease, the many ways the Society works to support the needs of persons with HD and their families, as well as the opportunities that exist for you to support the work of the Society.
Huntington Society of Canada: We're Here to Help
The Huntington Society is a national network of volunteers and professionals united in the fight against Huntington Disease since 1973. This publication outlines its goals, structure, services, research, education and public awareness initiatives.
Source : Huntington Society of Canada
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada
The MS Society of Canada mission is: To be a leader in finding a cure for multiple sclerosis and enabling people affected by MS to enhance their quality of life. Our two major programs provide hope for the future through the support of MS research into the cause, treatment and cure of the disease and hope for today through our many services that assist people with MS and their families.
Osteoporosis Information
This page, created by The Arthritis Society, contains many facts on Osteoporosis.
Source : Arthritis Society
Osteoporosis Prevention: Calcium
This Web page, from the Osteoporosis Society of Canada, discusses the positive effects Calcium can have on the prevention of Osteoporosis.
Source : Osteoporosis Society of Canada
Osteoporosis Risk Factors
This Web page, from the Osteoporosis Society of Canada, lists the risks and predictors associated with the development of Osteoporosis.
Source : Osteoporosis Society of Canada
Parkinson Society Canada
Parkinson Society Canada (PSC) is a national, not-for-profit, volunteer based charity with more than 100 chapters and many support groups working nationwide.
Source : Parkinson Society Canada
Retinitis Pigmentosa
This pamphlet, produced by the Canadian national institute for the blind, offers information on Retinitis Pigmentosa: What is Retinitis Pigmentosa, causes and symptoms, and treatment.
Source : Canadian national institute for the blind
Understanding Behaviour in Huntington Disease
This book was intended to help better understand the various causes of Huntington Disease and to provide strategies to cope withh difficult behaviours.
Source : Huntington Society of Canada
What is Huntington Disease? : A Brief Description
This publication gives general information on Huntington Disease.
Source : Huntington Society of Canada
What Is Osteoporosis?
This Web page, from the Osteoporosis Society of Canada, defines what Osteoporosis is, and the costs it places on society.
Source : Osteoporosis Society of Canada
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