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'.
"Advocacy"
Yukon Territory
Victim Services
The unit offers specialized services for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence and provides support, information, advocacy for people who are victims of a crime. Contact information is provided.
Source : Government of Yukon.
Canada
Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults: Community Awareness and Response
This document has been written for concerned seniors, interested community members, and service providers who wish to address the abuse and neglect of older adults.
Source : Health Canada
Active Living Alliance - Resources
The Active Living Alliance enables Canadians with disabilities to lead active, healthy lives. Here are some helpful resources you can use to activate yourself, to activate your community or to activate your school!
Source : Active Living Alliance
Alzheimer Society of Canada
The latest information on Alzheimer Disease, related dementias, caregiving, support, research, treatment, and Alzheimer Society of Canada programs and services.
Source : Alzheimer Society of Canada
Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA)
The mission of the ATIA is to serve as the collective voice of the Assistive Technology industry so that the best products and services are delivered to people with disabilities.
Source : Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA)
Breaking the pattern: How Communities Can Help
How Communities Can Help describes a process which individuals or groups can follow in responding to family violence in their communities. Examples of the needs of individuals in violent homes are included to suggest ways in which you could intervene at or near the crisis stage.
Source : Health Canada
Bureau of Pensions Advocates
The Bureau of Pensions Advocates is a unique organization within Veterans Affairs Canada that provides free legal advice and services to people who want assistance in appealing departmental decisions associated with disability pension claims.
Source : Veterans Affairs Canada
Canada's Association for the Fifty-Plus
Today, more than 400,000 members support CARP's mandate to effectively promote the rights and quality of life of mature Canadians. A non-profit organization, CARP does not receive government operating funding in order to maintain its independence. CARP stands for Canadian Association of Retired Persons. However, the name no longer describes CARP's membership who are 50 years or older, retired or not.
Source : 50Plus.com
Canadian Association for Community Care
The Canadian Association for Community Care (CACC) is a national, non-profit, bilingual association, formed in 1995. CACC's guiding principle is our commitment to a strong national voice for the community care sector. In our view, community care includes home-based care, facility-based long term care and community support programs, such as meal services. CACC's mission is to promote the development of a range of high-quality, flexible, responsive and accessible community care services within a seamless continuum of care.
Source : Canadian Association for Community Care
The Canadian Association of Cardiac Rehabilitation (CACR)
The goal of the CACR is to provide leadership in clinical practice, research and advocacy in cardiac disease prevention and rehabilitation for the enhancement and maintenance of cardiovascular health of Canadians.
Source : Canadian Association of Cardiac Rehabilitation
Canadian Caregiver Coalition
The Canadian Caregiver Coalition is a bilingual alliance composed of individuals, groups and organizations whose mission is to come together with a unified voice to influence policy, promote awareness and action and to address the needs of informal caregivers of all ages across Canada.
Source : Canadian Caregiver Coalition
Canadian Coalition for Seniors Mental Health
The mission of the Canadian Coalition for Seniors Mental Health ( CCSMH ) is to promote the mental health of older persons/seniors by connecting people, ideas and resources.
Source : Canadian Coalition for Seniors Mental Health
Canadian Diabetes Association
With over 150 branches across the country, the Canadian Diabetes Association plays a leading role in supporting the over two million Canadians who are directly affected by diabetes, and their loved ones, through research, education, service and advocacy.
Canadian Gerontological Nurses Association
The Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association (CGNA) is an organization that represents gerontological nurses and promotes gerontological nursing across Canada.
Source : Canadian Gerontological Nurses Association
The Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB)
The Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) is a national voluntary agency providing services to individuals across Canada to whom loss of vision is a central problem in personal and social adjustments. The CNIB also acts as a consultant and resource agency to the helping professions, government departments and private industry.
Source : The Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB)
Canadian Nurses Association
The Canadian Nurses Association is a federation of 11 provincial and territorial nursing associations representing more than 116,000 registered nurses. CNA's mission is to advance the quality of nursing in the interest of the public.
Source : Canadian Nurses Association
Canadian Pensioners Concerned
Canadian Pensioners Concerned is a provincial and national membership-based, non-partisan, voluntary, advocacy organization of mature Canadians committed to preserving and enhancing a human-centred vision of life.
Source : Canadian Pensioners Concerned
Canadian Women's Health Network (CWHN)
The CWHN is committed to building regional and national links among organizations and individuals who care about women's health.
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.
The Kidney Foundation of Canada
The Kidney Foundation of Canada is a national, volunteer organization dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of people living with kidney disease; funds research, provides services, advocates for high quality health care, promotes organ donation.
Source : The Kidney Foundation 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.
National Consultation on the Crisis in Vision Loss - Conference proceedings
The National Consultation on the Crisis in Vision Loss, under the auspices of the CNIB's E.A. Baker Foundation for the Prevention of Blindness, brought together representatives from government, consumer and advocacy groups, the health-care professions, social service agencies, academia, and industry to identify the key issues and challenges associated with vision loss and to establish them on Canada's public health agenda.
Source : Canadian National Institute for the Blind.
Stand By Me
This publication highlights what residents, staff, families and others feel should be done to ensure that abuse and neglect are stopped and prevented in long-term care settings.
Source : Health Canada. National Clearinghouse on Family Violence (NCFV)
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