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'.
"Family"
Yukon Territory
Family Violence Resource Directory
This directory lists services, programs, and resources in the Yukon in the area of family violence.
Source : Government of Yukon.
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.
Victim Services / Family Violence Prevention Unit
Victim Services & Family Violence Prevention unit offers support services and professional help to victims of crime and abuse. This Web page contains resources which may help you to deal with your situation.
Source : Government of Yukon. Department of Justice.
Yukon & Alaska Genealogy Centre
This site was created to allow genealogists and regional historians access to resource materials that we, and others, have assembled.
Source : yukonalaska.com
Canada
Aboriginal Canada Portal: Elders - Traditional Knowledge
The users will find in this subsection various links pertaining to traditional knowledge preached by elders on topics such as ritual/tribal customs, environment, family and education in which elders are the primary source of knowledge.
Source : Aboriginal Canada Portal
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Telephone: 1-888-399-0111
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Contact Name :
E-mail: ACP@inac.gc.ca
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Opening Hours :
Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
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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: 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
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 in Lesbian Relationships: Information and Resources
This paper is written for lesbians who have been in abusive relationships, for friends and families, for lesbian organizations, and for those who work in the area of violence against women. Our objective in this work is to bring assault "out of the closet" and to provide preliminary guidelines for responding to this issue.
Source : Health Canada
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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Aging Parents
Becoming a caregiver to parents involves major changes for all concerned - physically, emotionally, socially and financially. If you are concerned about your relationship with your aging parents, we hope this pamphlet will help you and your parents adjust to your new roles.
Source : Canadian Mental Health Association
Alzheimer Care: Finding Help
Whether you're a family, volunteer or paid caregiver, you may feel you could use help at some time. This Web page lists resources which can assist you with your responsibilities.
Source : Alzheimer Society
Application to Sponsor a Member of the Family Class
This application package is for Canadian citizens and permanent residents who wish to sponsor:
a spouse, common-law or conjugal partner, or
dependent children for immigration to Canada.
Source : Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Assistance Service for Former Canadian Military Members and Their Families
The VAC Assistance Service has been developed to assist you in overcoming almost every problem that can affect your personal or professional life.
Source : Veterans Affairs Canada
At Risk: A Socio-economic Analysis of Health and Literacy Among Seniors (PDF Format)
This literature includes studies that have explored the link between the health of a population and such factors as income, education, occupation, marital status, family structure, urban or rural residency, gender, housing tenure, geographical location and immigration.
Banish February blues with bulbs
Between the holiday season and the first melt of spring Canadians can begin to feel shut in and surrounded by shades of grey. One way to banish the "drearies" from your home and mind is to start a garden indoors. Forcing some bulbs will give you a taste of summer gardening as well as providing your home with a splash of living colour.
Source : 50Plus.com
Becoming a Guardian of Property
Information for people who may wish to apply to be appointed as Guardian of Property for an incapable person.
Source : Government of Ontario.
Bladder Cancer: What you need to know
This publication will give you and your family introductory information you need when you first learn that you have bladder cancer. It will help you gain a sense of control and help you work with your healthcare team to choose the best treatments for you.
Source : Canadian Cancer Society
Bone Cancer: What you need to know
This publication will give you and your family introductory information you need when you first learn that you have bone cancer. It will help you gain a sense of control and help you work with your healthcare team to choose the best treatments for you.
Source : Canadian Cancer Society
Brain Cancer: What you need to know
This publication will give you and your family introductory information you need when first learn that you have brain cancer. It will help you gain a sense of control and help you work with your healthcare team to choose the best treatments for you.
Source : Canadian Cancer Society
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
Breast Cancer: What you need to know
This publication will give you and your family introductory information you need when you first learn that you have breast cancer. It will help you gain a sense of control and help you work with your healthcare team to choose the best treatments for you.
Source : Canadian Cancer Society.
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