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'.
"Handbooks"
Yukon Territory
Guide to Yukon Government Campgrounds
Welcome to the Yukon government campground system. We hope you'll enjoy our cozy campsites and spectacular mountain scenery.
Source : Government of Yukon
Yukon's Wildlife Viewing Guide (PDF Format)
This Guide gives information about what kinds of wildlife live in the Yukon and in which areas to find them.
Source : Government of Yukon.
Canada
Active Independent Aging
A community guide for falls prevention and active living.
Source : Active Independent Aging
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
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
Physical Activity Guide for Older Adults
The Guide provides a rainbow of physical activities that can help you have more energy, move more easily, and get stronger. It tells you how much activity you should strive for and how to get started. It also lists the many benefits of physical activity and the health risks of inactivity. This Handbook provides additional information to help you make the best use of the Guide.
Source : Government of Canada. 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
RootsWeb Guide to Tracing Family Trees
Information about tracing your family tree. Site includes guide about where to begin, descriptions of material that can be used (birth, marriage, death certificates, etc.) and useful links.
Source : MyFamily.com Inc.
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.
Seniors' Mental Health Through Home Care - A Policy Guide
This guide presents a case for considering seniors' mental health in the review and development of home care policy. Published by the Canadian Mental Health Association.
Source : Canadian Mental Health Association.
Services for Seniors Guide
Services for Seniors is a guide to more than 120 programs and services provided by the Government of Canada. It covers everything from income support to housing, health and safety issues
Source : Service Canada
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
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