Online Resources for Caregivers of the Elderly

Resources for Caregivers of Seniors

The Victoria Order of Nurses VON Canada A national health care organization and a federally registered charity that has been caring for the lives and well being of Canadians in their homes and local communities since Canada Benefits -- Connecting You to Government Benefits This site offers Canadian citizens government-wide information about financial benefit programs for individuals.

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Of particular interest may be the pages for seniors, people with disabilities and veterans. Disability Tax Credit DTC The "disability amount" on your income tax return reduces the amount of income tax that a person with a disability, or their supporting person, might otherwise have to pay. Visit the Government of Canada website for more information about this and about medical expenses you can claim.

Division of Aging and Seniors Health Canada's Division of Aging and Seniors website, with information on federal programs, statistics on aging in Canada and more. Human Resources and Social Development Canada HRSDC's mission is to build a stronger and more competitive Canada, to support Canadians in making choices that help them live productive and rewarding lives, and to improve Canadians' quality of life.

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Dundurn Press, 2nd ed. The Complete Canadian Eldercare Guide. John Wiley Canada, Find help near you.

AARP Resources for Caregivers and their Families

Find Alzheimer Societies in Canada. We can help Resources Alzheimer Society Brochures and publications Screening and diagnosis Other resources for the person with dementia Other resources for caregivers Shopping for assistive products For health-care professionals Resources for first responders Resources for financial advisors Meaningful engagement of people with dementia The power of music The Alzheimer Journey videos Care at home video series Information in other languages Our services Dementia discussion forums.

Government resources Canada Benefits - connecting you to government benefits This site offers Canadian citizens government-wide information about financial benefit programs for individuals. Etobicoke Services for Seniors ESS in west-end Toronto offers everything from a lunch program, designed as a social outlet for those who are quite independent, to programs that cater to people with different degrees of dementia.

Support for Caregivers of the Aging

To help them cope, organizations such as the Alzheimer Society of Canada or the Canadian Cancer Society run caregiver support groups. Baycrest's Sharing the Caring is an eight-week program that lets caregivers share emotions and discuss issues. Often group members are frustrated and under pressure, but don't want to burden their friends with their problems. Sign up today to receive tips and advice on retirement living, retirement communities, home care and other services.

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Online Resources for Caregivers of the Elderly

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Superb web resources for caregivers. At Comfort Life The Caregiver Network Inc is a resource centre to help caregivers of the elderly and ill. It is supported by . There are many resources both online and in your city. We offer an The Caregiver Network Inc. is a resource centre to help caregivers of the elderly and ill.

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In addition there are many other resources available to you. The Caregiver Network Inc. It is supported by a quarterly newsletter, seminars, a consulting service and other resources.