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Special needs clothing. Individuals find themselves in need of adaptive clothing for many reasons. The loss of dexterity, mobility and difficulty with dressing and undressing often necessitates the need for special needs clothing.
www.50plus.com - The Internet Portal for Boomers, 50+ and Retired People (formerly known as the Canadian Association for Retired People). 50Plus is Canada's largest advocacy group for people 50+. The mission of 50Plus is to provide information, services and products of interest to this growing segment of the population.
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Alzheimer Society of Canada - The latest information on Alzheimer's disease, related dementias, caregiving, support, research, treatment, and Alzheimer Society programs and services. |
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Alzheimer Research and Education Program, (University of Waterloo), The Kenneth G. Murray (MAREP) - An information and communication link between researchers and practitioners to support a research and education initiative that would enable optimal care of persons with Alzheimer disease or related dementia. |
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Arthritis Society - To share information and strategies to help people live with all forms of Arthritis. |
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Assistive Devices Industry Office (ADIO) - Provides advice to businesses that develop and market devices, services and systems which help people with disabilities live more independently. |
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Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care - Baycrest provides a spectrum of health care services to older adults including healthy living programs, assessments, treatment, care, education and information, support and caregiver programs. Baycrest is an internationally renowned academic health sciences centre affiliated with the University of Toronto and conducts basic and applied research with a strong focus on brain functioning and mental health. |
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Canada Pension Plan & Old Age Security - A guide to Canada's income programs - Old Age Security and Canada Pension Plan - for seniors. |
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Canadian Association of Gerontology - A national, multidisciplinary scientific and educational association established to provide leadership in matters related to the aging population. |
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Canadian Cancer Society - Includes information about cancer - warning signs, detection and treatment, research and results. Also provides links to local societies, how to donate and volunteer. |
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Canadian Caregiver Coalition -This bilingual alliance is composed of individuals, groups and organizations. Their mission is to influence policy and promote the needs of caregivers across the country. |
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Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) - The on-line resource for people with and affected by diabetes and for health care professionals treating those affected by the disorder. The CDA, with 170 branches, is the largest non-governmental supporter of diabetes research, education and advocacy. |
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Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association - Bilingual resource offers information for caregivers in a palliative care situation. |
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Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) - An independent, national, not-for-profit organization working to improve the health of Canadians and the health care system by providing quality, reliable and timely health information. |
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Canadian Society of Telehealth -Focuses on improvement of the health and health care of individuals and communities. |
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Canadian Virtual Hospice - The Canadian Virtual Hospice is an interactive network for people dealing with life-threatening illness and loss. |
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Care Guide Online - Ontario's guide to seniors' housing and health care services including retirement homes, nursing homes, home health care, adult lifestyle retirement communities, supportive housing and palliative hospice care. |
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Caregiver Network, Inc. - A comprehensive resource centre created to help caregivers of the elderly and ill. Includes access to personal assistance and support groups. |
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Caregiver Support Project, The - A guide to a 5-part video series for caregivers by Dr. Geila Bar-David, gerontologist and founder of the Caregivers' Association of Ontario, whose mother suffered from Alzheimer's Disease. |
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Care Watch Toronto - Supporting Quality In-home Care. |
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Click-Into Caregivers - A interactive web site designed specifically for caregivers which includes a discussion board for caregivers to "chat" with other caregivers, an "Ask the Expert" section where a variety of professionals will be available to answer questions, and an On-line Store and Marketplace for visitors to purchase products and services specific to their needs. This web site was designed by the Don Mills Foundation for Senior Citizens, with funding provided by the Trillium Foundation. |
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Concerned Friends of Ontario Citizens in Care Facilities - A non-profit corporation and registered charity dedicated to reform of the long-term care system and improvement of quality of life for residents. |
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Family Caregivers Network Society - Purchase a 160-page practical guide, Resource Guide for Family Caregivers, developed to help caregivers make informed decisions. |
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Gentlecare - Prosthetic Life Care System - Resource for families and professional care of dementia and Alzheimer's sufferers. Read about the publication and order with online form. |
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Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada - Dedicated to further the study of prevention and reduction of disability and death from heart disease and stroke - the number one cause of death for women - through research, education and the promotion of healthy lifestyles. |
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Ontario Association of Non-Profit Homes and Services for Seniors - A provincial membership-based organization that has represented not-for-profit providers of long-term care, services and housing for seniors for over 85 years. Includes links to a wide variety of services for seniors. |
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Parkinson Society Canada - A not-for-profit national, charitable organization whose chief mission is to find the cause and cure for Parkinson's Disease. |
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Regional Geriatric Program of Toronto (affiliated with the University of Toronto) - An academically-focused alliance of providers of specialized geriatric services, leading the way in service, teaching, research and advocacy. The program promotes and provides a comprehensive system of care for frail seniors, including information for consumers, professionals and educational resources. |
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The Family Caregiver - Canada's National Home Care Publication |
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University of Toronto - Institute for Life Course and Aging - For research into aging from a life course perspective and the aged in the social, psychological and health sciences. Includes links to Internet resources on aging. |
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Veterans Affairs Canada - Dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of Canadians and veterans, to provide information on programs and services for those veterans, qualified civilians and their families and to help Canadians, young or old, to learn about the sacrifices that helped build Canada. |
