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'.
"Health Services"
Yukon Territory
Community Nursing
Community Nursing provides public health, treatment and 24 hour emergency services in all Yukon communities outside of Whitehorse. Community Nurses are required to provide specialized clinical care in rural communities where immediate physician services are not available.
Source : Government of Yukon
Continuing Care
Yukon's Continuing Care Branch provides Residential, Home Care and Outpatient Therapy services for the citizens of the Yukon Territory.
Source : Government of Yukon. Department of Health and Social Services
Health Centres
This Web page lists phone numbers of Health Centres in the Yukon Territory.
Source : Government of Yukon.
Home Care
The Yukon Home Care Program provides health services to individuals who cannot easily access health care in the community, or who nee assistance in performing daily activities. The program aims to improve people's quality of life and supports them to live independently in their own homes.
Source : Government of Yukon
Home Care Program
The Home Care program provides home-based services to disabled persons of all ages, people recovering from acute illness and people who are chronically or terminally ill. Contact information is provided.
Source : Government of Yukon. Department of Health and Social Sciences.
Insured Health & Hearing Services
This Web page lists non-insured health programs provided by the Yukon territorial government in addition to the insured health care program, including: Chronic disease program, Pharmacare, Extended health care, and Medical travel.
Source : Government of Yukon. Department of Health and Social Services.
Yukon Telehealth Network
Telehealth uses videoconferencing technology to provide healthcare services and education to clients and health care professionals in their own community. The Yukon Telehealth Network links ten communities in the Yukon with telehealth workstations.
Source : Government of Yukon. Department of Health and Social Services.
Canada
Aboriginal Canada Portal: Elders
This Web page provides Governement of Canada funded programs to help First Nations Seniors maintain their indepence and stay healthy and safe.
Source : Aboriginal Canada Portal
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Telephone: 1-888-399-0111
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E-Mail :
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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Aboriginal Peoples
The Canadian Health Network (CHN) is a national, bilingual Internet-based health information service. On this site you can find out about the health issues facing Canadians of First Nations, Métis, Inuit, status Indian, and non-status Indian background.
Source : Government of Canada. Public Health Agency of Canada. Canadian Health Network.
Accessing Health Information
Accessing Health Information gives an easy access to health information on available services and supports offered by the conventional health care system and Veterans Affairs Canada. The more information we have, the better able we are to cope with, understand and make decisions about issues that affect our health.
Source : Veterans Affairs Canada
Assistance for Former Canadian Military Members and 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.
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
Atlantic Region - Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
The purpose of this Web site is to promote awareness of the Atlantic Region of the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), and to share information about health promotion and population health.
Source : Public Health Agency of Canada
Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation
The Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation (CCHSA) is a national, non-profit, independent organization whose role is to help health services organizations, across Canada and internationally, examine and improve the quality of care and service they provide to their clients.
Source : Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation
The Canadian Liver Foundation
Here you'll find information on how your liver works, the different types of liver disease, research discoveries and health and wellness. We also invite you to learn about the Canadian Liver Foundation and how you can get involved in the fight against liver disease.
Source : The Canadian Liver Foundation
Cancer Information System
The Cancer Information System, created by the Canadian Cancer Society, helps you search for cancer services within your community.
Source : Canadian Cancer Society
Caring for Elderly People at Home : the consequences to caregivers (PDF Format)
The emphaisis on home-based care is one important aspect of health services restructuring initiatives in Canada. The authors explore the potential impact of this devolution of services from institutions to the home.
Source : Canadian Medical Association Journal
First Nations and Inuit Home and Community Care
The First Nations and Inuit Home and Community Care Program will provide basic home and community care services that are: comprehensive culturally sensitive accessible effective equitable to that of other Canadians, and responsive to the unique health and social needs of First Nations and Inuit.
Source : Health Canada
Getting Help: When & How
Most of us go through life solving our day-to-day problems without needing help to cope with our feelings. But sometimes, things get out of hand. A severe illness, an accident or an emotional crisis can overwhelm us, at least temporarily, and suddenly we need help. This fact sheet helps you know when you need help and how to get it.
Source : Canadian Mental Health Association
A Guide to Access VAC Health Benefits and the Veterans Independence Program
This guide provides information about VAC Health Benefits and Veterans Independence Program and explains how to obtain those benefits (e.g.: medical, surgical and dental care, prosthetic devices and home adaptations).
Source : Veterans Affairs Canada
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Telephone: 1-866-522-2122
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A Guide to Access VAC Health Benefits and The Veterans Independence Program (PDF format)
This guide provides information about the Veterans Affairs Canada benefits and services available through both the VAC Health Program and the Veterans Independence Program and explains how to obtain those benefits you are eligible to receive. It also offers an explanation of how to use your VAC Health Identification Card. (PDF format)
Source : Veterans Affairs Canada
A Guide To Using Your Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) Health Care Identification Card
This guide explains how to use your VAC health care identification card to obtain health care benefits.
Source : Government of Canada. Veterans Affairs Canada.
Medication Matters: How you can help seniors use medication safely
This site give information on how to use medication safely.
Source : Health Canada
Travel Medicine Program
As one of Health Canada's many roles in maintaining the health of Canadians, the Travel Medicine Program (TMP) is responsible for providing travel health information for persons travelling outside Canada
Source : Public Health Agency of Canada
VAC Health Care Identification Card
Your VAC Health Idenfification card is issued in your name to provide an efficient and effective method of identifying the benefits that you are eligible to receive.
Source : Veterans Affairs Canada
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