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'.
"Dying"
Yukon Territory
Estate Planning : Making a will
People do not talk to others about how they feel about death and dying ... and even less about what funeral arrangements they would like made for themselves in the event of death. How do you do this? You can make your wishes known in your will or in a codicil for the executor. This Web page and worksheets will help you make a will.
Source : Government of Yukon. Public Service Commission.
Canada
Canadian Virtual Hospice
The Canadian Virtual Hospice is an interactive network for people dealing with life-threatening illness and loss.
Source : Canadian Virtual Hospice
Growth House
Growth House, Inc., provides this award-winning portal as your international gateway to resources for life-threatening illness and end of life care. Their primary mission is to improve the quality of compassionate care for people who are dying through public education and global professional collaboration.
Source : Growth House, Inc.
Palliative Care
General information on palliative care from Health Canada.
Source : Health Canada
Palliative Care: Info Sheet for Seniors
Published by Health Canada, the info sheet answers frequently asked questions regarding care for those who have terminal illnesses. Includes definition; types of caregiving services; where it can be given; who can provide it as well as further contact information.
Source : Government of Canada. Health Canada. Population and Public Health Branch. Division of Ageing and Seniors.
Reducing The Risk of Breast Cancer
This fact sheet gives information on how you can reduce the risk of developing breast cancer. Research shows that you can lower your risk of developing the disease or dying from it by minimizing lifestyle and environmental risk factors and through breast cancer screening.
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