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'.
"Educational resources"
Yukon Territory
Public Libraries
This Web page gives a list of public libraries in the Yukon territory, and information about programs and services of Yukon Public Libraries.
Source : Government of Yukon. Department of Community Services.
Canada
AIDS
This Web page from Health Canada gives a history of AIDS, information on transmission and prevention. It also gives links to other useful Web pages on the subject of AIDS/HIV.
Source : Health Canada
Canada Science and Technology Museum (CSTM)
The largest of its kind in Canada, this Museum fulfills its mission through its collection, permanent, temporary and travelling exhibits, special events, school programs, workshops and demonstrations, publications, loans, conferences and lectures, expert advice, and joint action with other museums and organizations with similar goals and interests.
Source : National Museum of Science and Technology
Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating
This website explains how to best use Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating. It will help you make food choices for healthier eating every day.
Source : Health Canada
The Canadian Letters and Images Project
The Canadian Letters and Images Project: letters, photographs and other documents from men and women in the armed services and nursing services during wartime
Source : Canadian Letters and Images Project
Computers: Getting Online - Using The Internet
The fact sheet 'Computers: Getting Online - Using The Internet' examines some of the benefits as well as the challenges related to computers and older adults.
Source : Health Canada
Dietitians of Canada
The national association of Canadian registered dietitians offers resources for consumers and other health professionals.
A Look at Canada
This booklet contains general information on Canadian citizenship and Canada, designed to assist persons applying for Canadian citizenship.
Source : Government of Canada. Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
Men's Health
The Canadian Health Network (CHN) is a national, bilingual Internet-based health information service. This site provides information about the health issues that affect men and boys throughout their lives.
Source : Government of Canada. Public Health Agency of Canada. Canadian Health Network.
Misconceptions about Vaccine Safety
This Web page discusses some common misconceptions about vaccines, followed by the facts.
Source : Health Canada
Prepare for the Woods
This booklet lists basic precautions that can help protect you on trips into the wilderness.
Source : Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada
Publications
To inform Canadians about kidney disease and related disorders, The Kidney
Foundation of Canada publishes a wide range of educational materials including brochures, fact sheets, and a comprehensive patient manual. All of these materials are available in English and French, and some are available in other languages as well.
Source : Kidney Foundation of Canada
Resource Centres
Listing of Huntington Society Resource centres across Canada. Contact information is included.
Source : Huntington Society of Canada
Rights and Responsibilities Fact Sheet
This fact sheet gives information about the rights and responsiblities of Canadian citizens.
Source : Government of Canada. Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Seniors' Mental Health - A Guide for Home Care Staff (PDF Format)
This guide provides practical tools and check lists to assist frontline staff to support the mental health needs of seniors. Published by the Canadian Mental Health Association.
Source : Canadian Mental Health Association.
Telecommunications: Phones and More
The Fact sheet 'Telecommunications: Phones and More' sheet looks at the widening telecommunications field and its impact on the everyday lives of older adults.
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