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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
Care for the Caregiver
The purpose of this project was to provide information and training to assist caregivers in developing new skills, considering different approaches to caregiving, dealing with their own feelings and considering their own health needs.
Source : Veterans Affairs Canada
Patterns of Caring for People with Dementia in Canada
Statistical information on patterns of caring for people with dementia in Canada. Caregivers are defined as those looking after someone with dementia. These can be formal, paid caregivers or informal caregivers such as family members or friends.
Source : Alzheimer Society
British Columbia
A Provincial Framework for End-of-Life Care (PDF Format)
This framework is a guide for health authorities, service providers, communities and individuals in developing and delivering services for people who are dying and their families.
Source : British Columbia Ministry of Health
Caregiver Education Program
On this page, you will find information related to "Caring and Learning Together," a mental health education program for family caregivers and home support workers sponsored by the Geropsychiatric Education Program.
Source : Geropsychiatric Education Program
Compensation to Family Caregivers
Historically government has excluded all family members from being paid with public funds to provide services. Effective June 3, 2002, a new policy that permits payment to some family members was implemented.
Source : Government of British Columbia
Congestive Heart Failure: Information for Patients
If you or someone you care for has congestive heart failure (CHF), this Web site may help you learn more about the illness. It has been designed to provide basic information and tips for managing your condition.
Source : British Columbia Ministry of Health Services.
Diabetes: Information for Patients
If you have diabetes, or care for someone who has diabetes, this Web site may help you learn more about the illness. It has been designed to provide some basic information and tips for improving the management of your condition.
Source : British Columbia Ministry of Health Services
Hypertension: Information for Patients
If you, or someone you care for, have hypertension, or high blood pressure, this Web site may help you learn more about the illness. You will find some basic information and tips for managing your condition.
Source : British Columbia Ministry of Health Services.
Canada
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 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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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
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: Caregiver Support
Caregiving information and support for caregivers of people with Alzheimer Disease and related dementias from the Alzheimer Society of Canada.
Source : Alzheimer Society
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
Alzheimer Care: Late Stage and End-of-life Care
While providing comfort and dignity to the person with Alzheimer Disease is the priority throughout the disease, it will be especially important during the late stage and end-of-life care.
Source : Alzheimer Society
Are you caring for someone with Alzheimer Disease?
Taking care of someone with Alzheimer Disease requires time and energy. It can be a demanding task. Knowing and recognizing the signs of stress in yourself or someone you care about is the first step towards taking action. This brochure includes 10 signs of caregiver stress, and 10 ways to reduce caregiver stress.
Source : Alzheimer Society of Canada
Being a Caregiver
A list of programs, services and information to assist you in being a caregiver.
Source : Service Canada
Benefits for Primary Caregivers
Primary caregivers of all veterans who were receiving housekeeping and/or grounds maintenance services under the VIP program before they passed away or were admitted to a long-term care facility may now be eligible to continue to receive these services for life. Primary caregivers include eligible spouses, common-law partners and others.
Source : Veterans Affairs Canada
Can you claim the caregiver amount?
Answer a few questions to find out if you can claim the caregiver amount on your tax return.
Source : Canada Revenue Agency
Contact Information :
- T.I.P.S. - Tax Information Phone Service (toll free automated service):: 1-800-267-6999
- Individual income tax enquiries (toll free):: 1-800-959-8281
- TTY (Teletypewriter): 1-800-665-0354
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Canadian Home Care Association
The Canadian Home Care Association (CHCA) is a national not-for-profit membership Association dedicated to ensuring the availability of accessible, responsive home care and community supports which enable people to stay in their homes with safety, dignity and quality of life.
Source : Canadian Home Care Association
Contact Information :
- Office: (613) 569-1585
- Fax: (613) 569-1604
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Business Address :
17 York Street, Suite 401
Ottawa, Ontario K1N 9J6
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Canadian Palliative Care Association
CHPCA offers leadership in the pursuit of excellence in care for persons approaching death so that the burdens of suffering, loneliness and grief are lessened.
The Care Guide - Everything under the sun for seniors' housing and care
Comprehensive guides to seniors' housing and care services including retirement homes, nursing homes, home health care, adult lifestyle retirement communities, supportive housing and palliative hospice care.
Source : Care Planning Partners Inc.
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