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 care"
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
Continuing Care
Contact information for the Continuing Care Program. Continuing Care includes long-term residential care and rehabilitation facilities and outreach services, day programs for the frail and elderly, and people with dementia.
Source : Government of Yukon. Department of Health and Social Services.
Contact Information :
- Office Phone Number: (867) 667-5330
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Guide for the Travelling Yukon Patient (PDF Format)
This 'Guide for the Travelling Yukon Patient' provides phone numbers, websites, and other information that will help you plan your medical travel before you leave home. It also provides checklists for things you may have forgotten, and offers tips to make you more comfortable.
Source : Canadian Red Cross
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.
Pharmacare
The Pharmacare program will pay the total costs of the lowest priced generics of all prescription drugs listed in the Yukon Pharmacare Formulary, including the dispensing fee.
Source : Government of Yukon
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
2003 First Ministers' Accord on Health Care Renewal
On February 5, 2003, Canada's First Ministers agreed on a new health plan to improve access to quality care for all Canadians. This page gives access to the complete text of the Accord itself.
Source : Health Canada
Aboriginal Canada Portal: Elders - Health and Social Services
This subsection contains links to health and social services specifically for elders. It contains links such as elder abuse, community care programs, nutrition services etc.
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 Diabetes Initiative
The Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative is designed to provide a more comprehensive, collaborative and integrated approach to decreasing diabetes and its complications among Aboriginal peoples.
Source : Health Canada
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Telephone: 1-866-225-0709
- TTY Services: 1-800-267-1245
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About Health Canada
Explains the federal department's mandate, organization, Minister of Health's and the branches' responsibilities, policies, legislation and jurisdiction. Includes contact information for the headquarters office as well as for its regional offices.
Source : Government of Canada. Health Canada. Health Policy and Communications Branch
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
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
Adult Care Program
The main objective of the Adult Care program is to assist First Nations people with functional limitations (because of age, health problems or disability), to maintain their independence.
Source : Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
Adult Communication Disorders (PDF Format)
This fact sheet describes the most common types of adult communication disorders.
Source : Canadian Association for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
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
Caregiving information and support for caregivers of people with Alzheimer Disease and related dementias from the Alzheimer Society of Canada.
Source : Alzheimer Society of Canada
Alzheimer Care: Assessing a Long Term Care Facility
This Web page offers helpful advice on choosing a long term care facility that's right for your needs.
Source : Alzheimer Society of Canada
Alzheimer Disease: 10 Warning Signs
Alzheimer Disease -- what it is, warning signs, diagnosis and causes. The latest information from the Alzheimer Society of Canada.
Alzheimer Wandering Registry Program for Veterans
The Alzheimer Wandering Registry Program is a nationwide identification program developed by the Alzheimer Society of Canada (ASC) and the RCMP to help people with Alzheimer Disease return safely home after wandering.
Source : Veterans Affairs Canada
Anxiety Disorders: Future Directions for Research and Treatment
The authors focus on the six major types of anxiety disorders and provide information on prevalence, risk factors, comorbidity patterns, health care utilization, and economic costs associated with these disorders.
Source : Health Canada
As a lesbian, how do I get good health care?
There are many barriers that prevent lesbians from accessing adequate healthcare services. You will find some questions that will help you determine whether a healthcare professional is open to the healthcare needs of lesbians.
Source : Canadian Health Network
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