Helpful Links

Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia

• Alzheimer’s Society Canada

Arthritis

• The Arthristis Society

Cancer

• Canadian Cancer Society
• Choosing Home Care Assistance

Caregiver Resources:

• This brochure lists provincial/territorial contacts for information on financial help with assistive devices (Canada)

Downloads

• Download Travel Tips Booklet
• The Progression of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias
• Download Seniors Guide Book
• A Guide to Balancing Work and Caregiving Obligations

Financial Programs and Benefits:

• Canada Benefits
• Canada Disability Tax Credit
• Veterans Independence Program

Government of Canada services for Seniors and Caregivers

Hearing Aid Services:

• Pure Audiology & Hearing Aid Services

Legal Advice and Forms:

• Canadian government (provincial specific) information on power of attorneys, wills, etc.
• Canadian Government Wills and Estates
• Canada Will Registry

Mental Health

• Mental Health Commission of Canada
• Canadian Psychological Association – Fact sheets
• Canadian Mental Health Association
• Mood Disorders Association of Ontario
• Anxiety Disorders Association of Ontario
• Schizophrenia Society of Ontario
• Drug and Alcohol Helpline

Mobility, Stair Lifts, Wheel Chairs and Accessibility needs:

• Access Abilities, Serving Halton and Peel regions

Palliative Care

• Canadian Hospice and Palliative Care Organization

Parkinson’s Disease

• Parkinson’s Society Canada

Safety:

• Lifeline Medical Alert Canada
• Direct Alert Canada
• MedicAlert U.S. and Canada (Alert systems and bracelets)

Stroke and Heart Disease

• Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada