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Canadian Dental Care Plan for Seniors

The Canadian Dental Care Plan will help ease financial barriers accessing oral health care for eligible Canadian seniors who do not have access to dental insurance.
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nicenet.ca
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Canada
Physical Health
The Canadian Dental Care Plan will help ease financial barriers accessing oral health care for eligible Canadian seniors who do not have access to dental insurance.

Successful Aging in Canada Webinar - CLSA

Findings From the Canada Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) - Zoom Webinar - Tuesday Dec 5, 2023 (12 to 1pm). Presenter: Mabel Ho PhD, MSW, RSW - Research Affiliate at the Institute of Life Course and Aging, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work
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utoronto.zoom
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Ontario
General
Findings From the Canada Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) - Zoom Webinar - Tuesday Dec 5, 2023 (12 to 1pm). Presenter: Mabel Ho PhD, MSW, RSW - Research Affiliate at the Institute of Life Course and Aging, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work

Centivizer - Combat the functional decline in the aging population

VIDEO - Discover a series of technological games designed to encourage older adults to do physical and cognitive exercises. These games have been developed by Centivizer to be challenging and fun. Centivizer is a young company supported by AGE-WELL
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centivizer.com
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Not Location Specific
Physical Health
VIDEO - Discover a series of technological games designed to encourage older adults to do physical and cognitive exercises. These games have been developed by Centivizer to be challenging and fun. Centivizer is a young company supported by AGE-WELL

For people who put work first in their life, a risk of retirement regrets

To read this article you need to have a Globe and Mail online subscription.
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theglobeandmail.com
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Not Location Specific
General
To read this article you need to have a Globe and Mail online subscription.

Flying solo: Evolving the thinking on women who age alone

Through years spent interviewing women about the kinds of lives they want as they age, author Vicki Larson heard a common refrain: They really prefer to maintain their freedom and independence, even if it means they may get lonely. To read this article you need to have a Globe and Mail online subscription.
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theglobeandmail.com
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Not Location Specific
General
Through years spent interviewing women about the kinds of lives they want as they age, author Vicki Larson heard a common refrain: They really prefer to maintain their freedom and independence, even if it means they may get lonely. To read this article you need to have a Globe and Mail online subscription.

Capacity and Consent - Yukon

CARE CONSENT ACT - Schedule B of SY 2003, c. 21
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laws.yukon.ca
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Yukon
Legal
CARE CONSENT ACT - Schedule B of SY 2003, c. 21

Capacity and Consent - Saskatchewan

This policy is based upon two principles: 1. Physicians are required to provide patients with relevant information in order to allow their patient to decide whether they will agree to a proposed treatment; and 2. Patients who have the capacity to consent will exercise their autonomy by making informed decisions about their health care. Obtaining informed consent before providing treatment is an ethical requirement:
Source:
cps.sk.ca
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Saskatchewan
Legal
This policy is based upon two principles: 1. Physicians are required to provide patients with relevant information in order to allow their patient to decide whether they will agree to a proposed treatment; and 2. Patients who have the capacity to consent will exercise their autonomy by making informed decisions about their health care. Obtaining informed consent before providing treatment is an ethical requirement:

Capacity and Consent - Quebec

According to the Civil Code of Québec, every person is presumed capable of consenting to the care offered to them, whether or not they are under tutorship or their protection mandate has been homologated.
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quebec.ca
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Quebec
Legal
According to the Civil Code of Québec, every person is presumed capable of consenting to the care offered to them, whether or not they are under tutorship or their protection mandate has been homologated.

Palliative Care - Yukon

Palliative care is a specialized approach to care for people and families living with a life-limiting illness. Often their illness is at an advanced stage.
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yukon.ca
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Yukon
End of Life
Palliative care is a specialized approach to care for people and families living with a life-limiting illness. Often their illness is at an advanced stage.

Palliative Care - Saskatchewan

Hospice palliative care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual resources for people who have illnesses that do not go away and often get worse over time and for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as cancer or heart failure.
Source:
saskhealthauthority.ca
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Saskatchewan
End of Life
Hospice palliative care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual resources for people who have illnesses that do not go away and often get worse over time and for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as cancer or heart failure.

Palliative Care - Quebec

Learn about palliative care, who is covered by palliative care and the procedure for receiving palliative care
Source:
quebec.ca
Web Page
Quebec
End of Life
Learn about palliative care, who is covered by palliative care and the procedure for receiving palliative care

Palliative Care - Prince Edward Island

If you have a progressive life limiting illness, the Provincial Integrated Palliative Care Program may be able to help you and your family through this difficult time.
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princeedwardisland.ca
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Prince Edward Island
End of Life
If you have a progressive life limiting illness, the Provincial Integrated Palliative Care Program may be able to help you and your family through this difficult time.

Palliative Care - Nunavut

Healthcare delivery in community health centres across Nunavut reflects their history as isolated nursing stations, each very much shaped by local history and the nurses who have worked there, largely independently.
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gov.nu.ca
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Nunavut
End of Life
Healthcare delivery in community health centres across Nunavut reflects their history as isolated nursing stations, each very much shaped by local history and the nurses who have worked there, largely independently.

Palliative Care - Northwest Territories

Current best practice is for providing a palliative approach to care beginning earlier within person’s journey with an illness. This approach better meets the individual’s health care needs and also supports family and community caregivers throughout the illness, not just at the end of life.
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hss.gov.nt.ca
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Northwest Territories
End of Life
Current best practice is for providing a palliative approach to care beginning earlier within person’s journey with an illness. This approach better meets the individual’s health care needs and also supports family and community caregivers throughout the illness, not just at the end of life.

Palliative Care - Ontario

Ontario is working to provide patients with more choices for palliative and end-of-life care.
Source:
ontario.ca
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Ontario
End of Life
Ontario is working to provide patients with more choices for palliative and end-of-life care.

Palliative Care - New Brunswick

The framework for a provincial palliative care strategy will help enable progress in the care New Brunswickers receive. The framework outlines strategic directions and is intended to guide regional health authorities, health-care providers and community organizations in planning integrated palliative and end-of-life care services
Source:
gnb.ca
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New Brunswick
End of Life
The framework for a provincial palliative care strategy will help enable progress in the care New Brunswickers receive. The framework outlines strategic directions and is intended to guide regional health authorities, health-care providers and community organizations in planning integrated palliative and end-of-life care services

Palliative Care - Manitoba

Palliative or end-of-life care is an approach to care that improves the quality of living and dying for the patient and their families.
Source:
gov.mb.ca
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Manitoba
End of Life
Palliative or end-of-life care is an approach to care that improves the quality of living and dying for the patient and their families.

Palliative Care - BC

Palliative care is specialized medical care for people with serious illness – whatever the diagnosis. Care can be provided wherever the client is living, whether at home, in hospice, an assisted living residence or a long-term care home.
Source:
gov.bc.ca
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British Columbia
End of Life
Palliative care is specialized medical care for people with serious illness – whatever the diagnosis. Care can be provided wherever the client is living, whether at home, in hospice, an assisted living residence or a long-term care home.

Palliative Care - Alberta

What is Palliative and End-of-​Life Care? Learn about this type of care, who it's for, and if it's right for you.
Source:
myhealth.alberta.ca
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Alberta
End of Life
What is Palliative and End-of-​Life Care? Learn about this type of care, who it's for, and if it's right for you.

Capacity and Consent - Ontario

Learn about mental capacity, how it is evaluated, who evaluates it and how to appeal a finding of incapacity.
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ontario.ca
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Ontario
Legal
Learn about mental capacity, how it is evaluated, who evaluates it and how to appeal a finding of incapacity.

Capacity and Consent - New Brunswick

This aging strategy is an action-oriented plan designed to create a sustainable system and to respond to the challenges associated with our aging population.
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gnb.ca
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New Brunswick
Legal
This aging strategy is an action-oriented plan designed to create a sustainable system and to respond to the challenges associated with our aging population.

Capacity and Consent - Manitoba

As a Manitoba citizen you have the right to accept or refuse medical treatment at any time.
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gov.mb.ca
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Manitoba
Legal
As a Manitoba citizen you have the right to accept or refuse medical treatment at any time.

Capacity and Consent - BC

Before an adult is admitted into a care facility, it is required by law that consent is obtained for their admission. An adult may be incapable of giving or refusing consent because they are unable to understand the information they are provided to make the decision.
Source:
gov.bc.ca
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British Columbia
Legal
Before an adult is admitted into a care facility, it is required by law that consent is obtained for their admission. An adult may be incapable of giving or refusing consent because they are unable to understand the information they are provided to make the decision.

Capacity and Consent - Alberta

A capacity assessment is done to see if an adult can make personal or financial decisions and can understand the consequences.
Source:
alberta.ca
Web Page
Alberta
Legal
A capacity assessment is done to see if an adult can make personal or financial decisions and can understand the consequences.

Medical Assistance in Dying - MAID - Yukon

Find information about medical assistance in dying
Source:
yukon.ca
Web Page
Yukon
End of Life
Find information about medical assistance in dying

Medical Assistance in Dying - MAID - PEI

Medical assistance in dying (MAiD) is a legal option in Canada that allows eligible patients to ask for medical help to end their life.
Source:
princeedwardisland.ca
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Prince Edward Island
End of Life
Medical assistance in dying (MAiD) is a legal option in Canada that allows eligible patients to ask for medical help to end their life.

Medical Assistance in Dying - MAID - Nunavut

This link is to the Government of the Northwest Territories MAID web page.
Source:
hss.gov.nt.ca
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Nunavut
End of Life
This link is to the Government of the Northwest Territories MAID web page.

Medical Assistance in Dying - MAID - North West Territories

Medical Assistance in Dying Interim Guidelines have been developed to ensure this service is provided in a safe, fair and consistent manner in the Northwest Territories.
Source:
hss.gov.nt.ca
Web Page
Northwest Territories
End of Life
Medical Assistance in Dying Interim Guidelines have been developed to ensure this service is provided in a safe, fair and consistent manner in the Northwest Territories.

Medical Assistance in Dying - MAID - Newfoundland & Labrador

Medical assistance in dying means: The administering by a doctor or nurse practitioner of a substance to a patient, at their request, that causes their death; or The prescribing or provision by a doctor or nurse practitioner of a substance to a patient, at their request, so that they may self-administer the substance and in doing so cause their own death.
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gov.nl.ca
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Newfoundland and Labrador
End of Life
Medical assistance in dying means: The administering by a doctor or nurse practitioner of a substance to a patient, at their request, that causes their death; or The prescribing or provision by a doctor or nurse practitioner of a substance to a patient, at their request, so that they may self-administer the substance and in doing so cause their own death.

Medical Assistance in Dying - MAID - New Brunswick

Medical assistance in dying occurs when a physician or nurse practitioner provides or administers medication that intentionally brings about the patient's death, at the request of the patient.
Source:
gnb.ca
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New Brunswick
End of Life
Medical assistance in dying occurs when a physician or nurse practitioner provides or administers medication that intentionally brings about the patient's death, at the request of the patient.

Medical Assistance in Dying - MAID - Alberta

End-of-life care and medical assistance in dying (MAID) are important, sensitive, and emotional issues for Albertans and Canada.
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albertahealthservices.ca
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Alberta
End of Life
End-of-life care and medical assistance in dying (MAID) are important, sensitive, and emotional issues for Albertans and Canada.

Medical Assistance in Dying - MAID Canada

Medical assistance in dying (MAID) is a process that allows someone who is found eligible to be able to receive assistance from a medical practitioner in ending their life.
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nicenet.ca
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Canada
Work in Progress
Medical assistance in dying (MAID) is a process that allows someone who is found eligible to be able to receive assistance from a medical practitioner in ending their life.

Capacity and Consent

Consent and Capacity are two central tenets in modern medicine and critical to patient autonomy, the respect for personal dignity,
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nicenet.ca
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Work in Progress
Consent and Capacity are two central tenets in modern medicine and critical to patient autonomy, the respect for personal dignity,

Palliative Care

Palliative care is an interdisciplinary medical caregiving approach aimed at optimizing quality of life and mitigating suffering among people with serious, complex, and often terminal illnesses.
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nicenet.ca
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Canada
Work in Progress
Palliative care is an interdisciplinary medical caregiving approach aimed at optimizing quality of life and mitigating suffering among people with serious, complex, and often terminal illnesses.

Managing Emotions - Anxiety and Depression

Anxiety and Older Adults | Depression and Older Adults
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nicenet.ca
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Canada
Work in Progress
Anxiety and Older Adults | Depression and Older Adults

Capacity and Consent - Ontario Edition

There is a legal presumption that a patient is capable of consenting to investigation and treatment unless there is reason to believe otherwise. Individuals suffering from mental disorders or significant developmental disabilities may still have sufficient capacity to give consent.
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nicenet.ca
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Ontario
Work in Progress
There is a legal presumption that a patient is capable of consenting to investigation and treatment unless there is reason to believe otherwise. Individuals suffering from mental disorders or significant developmental disabilities may still have sufficient capacity to give consent.

OmbudService For Life and Health Insurance

OmbudService For Life and Health Insurance's online resource for submitting a life or health insurance complaint for a free, independent review of the complaint.
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olhi.ca
Web Page
Canada
Finance
OmbudService For Life and Health Insurance's online resource for submitting a life or health insurance complaint for a free, independent review of the complaint.

Medical Assistance in Dying - MAID - Saskatchewan

A citizen of Saskatchewan seeking MAID must provide informed, expressed, written, and voluntary consent to the termination of life. Informed consent means that a patient understands the risks, alternatives and consequences of a health care decision. It also means the patient has had all their questions sufficiently answered.
Source:
saskatchewan.ca
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Saskatchewan
End of Life
A citizen of Saskatchewan seeking MAID must provide informed, expressed, written, and voluntary consent to the termination of life. Informed consent means that a patient understands the risks, alternatives and consequences of a health care decision. It also means the patient has had all their questions sufficiently answered.

Medical Assistance in Dying - MAiD Manitoba

Medical assistance in dying occurs when an authorized health practitioner provides or administers medication that intentionally brings about a patient’s death, at that patient’s request. This procedure is only available to eligible individuals.
Source:
sharedhealthmb.ca
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Manitoba
End of Life
Medical assistance in dying occurs when an authorized health practitioner provides or administers medication that intentionally brings about a patient’s death, at that patient’s request. This procedure is only available to eligible individuals.

Medical Assistance in Dying - MAID - Quebec

End-of-life situations can be difficult. Despite quality care and support given to patients at the end of life, in a minority of cases, palliative care may not be sufficient to relieve suffering in a satisfactory manner.
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quebec.ca
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Quebec
End of Life
End-of-life situations can be difficult. Despite quality care and support given to patients at the end of life, in a minority of cases, palliative care may not be sufficient to relieve suffering in a satisfactory manner.

Medical Assistance in Dying - MAiD Nova Scotia

If you are seeking information about MAiD, you can discuss this with your primary care provider or a specialist. If you do not have a primary care provider, please contact the Nova Scotia Health MAiD Access and Resource Team.
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nshealth.ca
Web Page
Nova Scotia
End of Life
If you are seeking information about MAiD, you can discuss this with your primary care provider or a specialist. If you do not have a primary care provider, please contact the Nova Scotia Health MAiD Access and Resource Team.

Medical Assistance in Dying - MAID BC

If you are seeking medical assistance in dying you should speak with your doctor, nurse practitioner or local health authority’s care co-ordination service for medical assistance in dying.
Source:
gov.bc.ca
Web Page
British Columbia
End of Life
If you are seeking medical assistance in dying you should speak with your doctor, nurse practitioner or local health authority’s care co-ordination service for medical assistance in dying.

Medical Assistance in Dying - MAID Ontario

The Ontario government's web page on medical assistance in dying (MAID) provides information and resources for individuals and families who may be considering this end-of-life option.
Source:
health.gov.on.ca
Web Page
Ontario
End of Life
The Ontario government's web page on medical assistance in dying (MAID) provides information and resources for individuals and families who may be considering this end-of-life option.

Medical Assistance in Dying - MAID in Canada

The Canadian government's web page on medical assistance in dying (MAID) provides information and resources for individuals and families who may be considering this end-of-life option.
Source:
canada.ca
Web Page
Canada
End of Life
The Canadian government's web page on medical assistance in dying (MAID) provides information and resources for individuals and families who may be considering this end-of-life option.

Chronic Disease Management

In North America and in most western European countries approximately 80% of adults over age 65 have a chronic disease and of these 30% have three or more chronic conditions.
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nicenet.ca
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Canada
Healthy Behaviours
In North America and in most western European countries approximately 80% of adults over age 65 have a chronic disease and of these 30% have three or more chronic conditions.

Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors

Studies have shown that regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, age, or gender all people benefit from implementing daily healthy lifestyle behaviors.
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nicenet.ca
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Canada
Healthy Behaviours
Studies have shown that regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, age, or gender all people benefit from implementing daily healthy lifestyle behaviors.

New Brunswick Caregivers Guide

Are you a caregiver looking for information about programs and services? Read a PDF version of the Caregivers’ Guide or get a copy of the Caregivers’ Guide mailed to you
Source:
gnb.ca
Web Page
New Brunswick
Caregiving
Are you a caregiver looking for information about programs and services? Read a PDF version of the Caregivers’ Guide or get a copy of the Caregivers’ Guide mailed to you

Safety, Security & Legal Matters for the Elderly in Manitoba

Knowing about the resources and tools available to plan for emergencies, recognize signs of elder abuse, or take care of financial and legal matters can help improve your personal safety and quality of life, as well as help those around you.
Source:
gov.mb.ca
Web Page
Manitoba
Legal
Knowing about the resources and tools available to plan for emergencies, recognize signs of elder abuse, or take care of financial and legal matters can help improve your personal safety and quality of life, as well as help those around you.

Protection from Elder Abuse and Neglect

The Government of B.C. has developed an Information Kit to help older adults learn how to prevent abuse, recognize abuse when it happens, know how to respond and know where they can find assistance.
Source:
gov.bc.ca
Web Page
British Columbia
Elder Abuse
The Government of B.C. has developed an Information Kit to help older adults learn how to prevent abuse, recognize abuse when it happens, know how to respond and know where they can find assistance.

Alberta - Get Help - Elder Abuse

it's estimated that nearly one in 10 Alberta seniors may be victims of some form of elder abuse. Recognize signs of elder abuse and learn how to get help.
Source:
alberta.ca
Web Page
Alberta
Elder Abuse
it's estimated that nearly one in 10 Alberta seniors may be victims of some form of elder abuse. Recognize signs of elder abuse and learn how to get help.

Appointing Your Trusted Contact Person in Canada

VIDEO: Learn about who can be your Trusted Contact Person and why having one can provide an extra layer of protection for your financial accounts.
Source:
getsmarteraboutmoney.ca
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Canada
Finance
VIDEO: Learn about who can be your Trusted Contact Person and why having one can provide an extra layer of protection for your financial accounts.

Assaulted Women’s Helpline - Seniors Safety Line

The Seniors Safety Line is the only 24 hour crisis and support line for seniors in Ontario who have experienced any type of abuse or neglect. Callers receive emotional support, safety planning, information and referrals in over 200 languages.
Source:
awhl.org
Web Page
Ontario
Elder Abuse
The Seniors Safety Line is the only 24 hour crisis and support line for seniors in Ontario who have experienced any type of abuse or neglect. Callers receive emotional support, safety planning, information and referrals in over 200 languages.

Supporting the mental health of seniors - Alberta

VIDEO - Mental Health and Addictions Associate Minister Mike Ellis, and Seniors and Housing Minister Josephine Pon announced mental health and wellness supports for seniors.
Source:
alberta.ca
Web Page
Alberta
Mental Health
VIDEO - Mental Health and Addictions Associate Minister Mike Ellis, and Seniors and Housing Minister Josephine Pon announced mental health and wellness supports for seniors.

Caregivers Alberta

Caregivers Alberta was founded in 2001 by a grassroots group of caregivers dedicated to recognizing the essential work of caregivers.
Source:
caregiversalberta.ca
Web Page
Alberta
Caregiving
Caregivers Alberta was founded in 2001 by a grassroots group of caregivers dedicated to recognizing the essential work of caregivers.

15-minute Workout for Older Adults

This 15-minute exercise video for older adults features a warm-up, strength, flexibility, and balance exercises; and a cool down. Learn more about the benefits of staying active as you age. ALERT: consult your doctor prior to engaging in any exercise program.
Source:
nia.nih.gov
Web Page
Canada
Physical Health
This 15-minute exercise video for older adults features a warm-up, strength, flexibility, and balance exercises; and a cool down. Learn more about the benefits of staying active as you age. ALERT: consult your doctor prior to engaging in any exercise program.

Canadian Coalition for Seniors' Mental Health (CCSMH)

The CCSMH works to promote seniors' mental health by connecting people, ideas and resources.
Source:
ccsmh.ca
Web Page
Canada
Mental Health
The CCSMH works to promote seniors' mental health by connecting people, ideas and resources.

Canadian Geriatrics Society

The Canadian Geriatrics Society has over 500 members representing Specialists in Geriatric Medicine, Medical Students and Residents and other physicians and members of allied health professions with an interest in the health care of older adult.
Source:
canadiangeriatrics.ca
Web Page
Canada
General
The Canadian Geriatrics Society has over 500 members representing Specialists in Geriatric Medicine, Medical Students and Residents and other physicians and members of allied health professions with an interest in the health care of older adult.

Cyber Security For Seniors Presented By Connected Canadians

VIDEO - Tips on how to use the internet safely with examples showing actual emails and websites.
Source:
connectedcanadians.ca
Web Page
Canada
Finance
VIDEO - Tips on how to use the internet safely with examples showing actual emails and websites.

Toronto Dementia Network Research Studies

Find, review and get in touch about research studies in Toronto from the comfort of your home.
Source:
tdn.alz.to
Web Page
Ontario
Mental Health
Find, review and get in touch about research studies in Toronto from the comfort of your home.

Family Caregivers BC

VIDEO: These pages provide a range of resources that offer practical assistance as well as personal supports for caregivers.
Source:
gov.bc.ca
Web Page
British Columbia
Caregiving
VIDEO: These pages provide a range of resources that offer practical assistance as well as personal supports for caregivers.

Yukon Seniors' property tax deferment

The seniors' property tax deferment program allows you to postpone paying your property taxes. You can defer up to 75% of the assessed value of your home.
Source:
yukon.ca
Web Page
Yukon
Finance
The seniors' property tax deferment program allows you to postpone paying your property taxes. You can defer up to 75% of the assessed value of your home.

Saskatchewan Seniors Education Property Tax Deferral Program

Saskatchewan Seniors Education Property Tax Deferral Program - Benefits, Eligibility and How to Apply
Source:
saskatchewan.ca
Web Page
Saskatchewan
Finance
Saskatchewan Seniors Education Property Tax Deferral Program - Benefits, Eligibility and How to Apply

Quebec Seniors Tax, Credits and Deductions

Tax, Tax Credits and Deductions for Seniors in Quebec
Source:
revenuquebec.ca
Web Page
Quebec
Finance
Tax, Tax Credits and Deductions for Seniors in Quebec

Prince Edward Island Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program

The purpose of the Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program is to lower the cost of living for qualifying seniors by offering to defer payment of property taxes on their principal residence.
Source:
princeedwardisland.ca
Web Page
Prince Edward Island
Finance
The purpose of the Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program is to lower the cost of living for qualifying seniors by offering to defer payment of property taxes on their principal residence.

Nunavut Property tax relief for senior citizens and people with disabilities

If you are 65 years or older, or have disabilities, you might be eligible for the Senior Citizens and People with Disabilities Tax Relief program.
Source:
gov.nu.ca
Web Page
Nunavut
Finance
If you are 65 years or older, or have disabilities, you might be eligible for the Senior Citizens and People with Disabilities Tax Relief program.

Nova Scotia Property Tax Rebate for Seniors

Property Tax Rebate for Seniors helps low-income seniors with the cost of municipal residential property taxes
Source:
novascotia.ca
Web Page
Nova Scotia
Finance
Property Tax Rebate for Seniors helps low-income seniors with the cost of municipal residential property taxes

Northwest Territories Seniors and Disabled Persons Property Tax Relief

The Senior Citizens’ and Disabled Persons’ Property Tax Relief is a program that helps seniors and people with disabilities pay less or no property tax.
Source:
maca.gov.nt.ca
Web Page
Northwest Territories
Finance
The Senior Citizens’ and Disabled Persons’ Property Tax Relief is a program that helps seniors and people with disabilities pay less or no property tax.

NL Income Supplement and the NL Seniors’ Benefit

These benefits are refundable tax credits that may be paid to low income individuals, seniors and families. A refundable tax credit is an amount paid even if there is no tax payable.
Source:
gov.nl.ca
Web Page
Newfoundland and Labrador
Finance
These benefits are refundable tax credits that may be paid to low income individuals, seniors and families. A refundable tax credit is an amount paid even if there is no tax payable.

New Brunswick Seniors' Home Renovation Tax Credit

As a senior 65 years or older in New Brunswick, you could qualify for a tax credit to help with the cost of making your home safer and more accessible.
Source:
www2.gnb.ca
Web Page
New Brunswick
Finance
As a senior 65 years or older in New Brunswick, you could qualify for a tax credit to help with the cost of making your home safer and more accessible.

Manitoba Seniors' School Tax Rebate

The Rebate calculation is based on the total of residential school taxes assessed net of the Basic and Seniors Education Property Tax Credit received or receivable
Source:
gov.mb.ca
Web Page
Manitoba
Finance
The Rebate calculation is based on the total of residential school taxes assessed net of the Basic and Seniors Education Property Tax Credit received or receivable

BC Income Tax and Tax Credits for Seniors

The B.C. Government offers information for seniors on Income Tax and Tax Credits.
Source:
www2.gov.bc.ca
Web Page
British Columbia
Finance
The B.C. Government offers information for seniors on Income Tax and Tax Credits.

Alberta Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program

Eligible senior homeowners can defer all or part of their municipal property taxes with a low-interest home equity loan.
Source:
alberta.ca
Web Page
Alberta
Finance
Eligible senior homeowners can defer all or part of their municipal property taxes with a low-interest home equity loan.

Ontario Seniors Care at Home Tax Credit

Find out if you are eligible for a tax credit to help low- to moderate-income seniors with eligible medical expenses, including expenses that support aging at home.
Source:
ontario.ca
Web Page
Ontario
Finance
Find out if you are eligible for a tax credit to help low- to moderate-income seniors with eligible medical expenses, including expenses that support aging at home.

Canadian Government Services for Seniors Guide (PDF)

A guide to Government of Canada services for seniors and their families
Source:
publications.gc.ca
Web Page
Canada
Finance
A guide to Government of Canada services for seniors and their families

Responding to Elder Abuse and Neglect: Mental Capacity and Consent

The law says that all adults have mental capacity unless otherwise established. The ability to make one’s own decisions is a fundamental human right and the loss of this right can be devastating.
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nicenet.ca
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Canada
Legal
The law says that all adults have mental capacity unless otherwise established. The ability to make one’s own decisions is a fundamental human right and the loss of this right can be devastating.

Responding to Elder Abuse and Neglect: Factsheet for Nurses

Indicators of elder abuse will vary, depending on an older adult’s experience. Knowing what is important to the older adult, what support and assistance is available, and what risk factors exist will help identify abusive situations.
Source:
nicenet.ca
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Canada
Legal
Indicators of elder abuse will vary, depending on an older adult’s experience. Knowing what is important to the older adult, what support and assistance is available, and what risk factors exist will help identify abusive situations.

Responding to Elder Abuse and Neglect: Factsheet for Doctors

The appropriate response to elder abuse and neglect is to offer the most effective, but least restrictive and intrusive, support or assistance.
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The appropriate response to elder abuse and neglect is to offer the most effective, but least restrictive and intrusive, support or assistance.

Responding to Elder Abuse and Neglect: Factsheet for Administrators

The appropriate response to concerns regarding abuse and neglect is to offer the most effective, but least restrictive and intrusive support, assistance or protection
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The appropriate response to concerns regarding abuse and neglect is to offer the most effective, but least restrictive and intrusive support, assistance or protection

Responding to Elder Abuse and Neglect: Factsheet For Personal Support Workers

Some hospitals and health authorities have developed diagnostic tools to help health care professionals identify elder abuse.
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Some hospitals and health authorities have developed diagnostic tools to help health care professionals identify elder abuse.

Responding to Elder Abuse and Neglect: Confidential Patient & Client Information

Protecting personal and health information is vital to everyone. Technology has enhanced the ability to share information, but health care professionals are legally obligated to limit the disclosure of personal and health information.
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Elder Abuse
Protecting personal and health information is vital to everyone. Technology has enhanced the ability to share information, but health care professionals are legally obligated to limit the disclosure of personal and health information.

When Dementia is in the House: Advice for Parents

Special Challenges for Parents who Are the Primary FTD Caregivers. When your spouse is diagnosed with a terminal, degenerative illness, you suffer relentless, devastating loss with no apparent resolution long before that person’s physical death.
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Special Challenges for Parents who Are the Primary FTD Caregivers. When your spouse is diagnosed with a terminal, degenerative illness, you suffer relentless, devastating loss with no apparent resolution long before that person’s physical death.

Screening & Assessment - Delirium, Dementia & Depression

Deterioration Cognitive Observee (DECO) - The DECO questionnaire is to be completed by a person, such as a family member, who has had at least monthly contact with the client for the last 3 years
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Mental Health
Deterioration Cognitive Observee (DECO) - The DECO questionnaire is to be completed by a person, such as a family member, who has had at least monthly contact with the client for the last 3 years

ON - Legal Issues and Costs Associated with Becoming a Custodial Grandparent

Taking custody of your grandchildren can be complicated. Custodial grandparents do not have automatic rights to legal help when seeking custody of their grandchildren.
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Taking custody of your grandchildren can be complicated. Custodial grandparents do not have automatic rights to legal help when seeking custody of their grandchildren.

Early Onset Dementia: Advice for Couples

The changes in intimacy related to the onset of the EOD are distressing to many couples. EOD may cause an increase in sexual activity or the opposite may occur and sexual desire dissipates.
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Mental Health
The changes in intimacy related to the onset of the EOD are distressing to many couples. EOD may cause an increase in sexual activity or the opposite may occur and sexual desire dissipates.

Depression: Assessment and Treatment for Older Adults

IS MY PATIENT AT RISK FOR DEPRESSION? National Guidelines for Seniors Mental Health
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Mental Health
IS MY PATIENT AT RISK FOR DEPRESSION? National Guidelines for Seniors Mental Health

Are My Older Patients at Higher Risk of Depression Postcard

Risk factors for depression in elderly patients
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Risk factors for depression in elderly patients

Train the Trainer Resource

The aim of this tool is to assist agencies to train their trainers in the prevention, detection and intervention of elder mistreatment.
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The aim of this tool is to assist agencies to train their trainers in the prevention, detection and intervention of elder mistreatment.

Theft by Person(s) Holding Power of Attorney Investigation Reference Guide

Power of Attorney or “POA” is a legal planning tool that mentally capable adults can use to appoint someone else to make decisions for them.
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Elder Abuse
Power of Attorney or “POA” is a legal planning tool that mentally capable adults can use to appoint someone else to make decisions for them.

IOA: Indicators of Abuse

The Indicators of Abuse (IOA) checklist signals mistreatment of seniors. The IOA (pronounced Iowa) also helps sensitize the practitioner to important abuse issues.
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Elder Abuse
The Indicators of Abuse (IOA) checklist signals mistreatment of seniors. The IOA (pronounced Iowa) also helps sensitize the practitioner to important abuse issues.

IN HAND - An Ethical Decision-Making Framework

This framework has been developed from research results in clinical settings to support psychosocial practitioners in their ethical reflection leading to decision-making during the intervention process in a senior abuse situation.
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This framework has been developed from research results in clinical settings to support psychosocial practitioners in their ethical reflection leading to decision-making during the intervention process in a senior abuse situation.

Elder Abuse - Assessment and Intervention Reference Guide

Seniors deserve to live with dignity and respect. Abuse and neglect of an older person is any action or inaction by any person that causes harm to an older person.
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Elder Abuse
Seniors deserve to live with dignity and respect. Abuse and neglect of an older person is any action or inaction by any person that causes harm to an older person.

DMEA: Defining and Measuring Elder Abuse

The following is the updated/revised version of the broad conceptual definition of mistreatment that was developed by participants in the Defining and Measuring Elder Abuse (DMEA) Definition Consensus workshop:
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The following is the updated/revised version of the broad conceptual definition of mistreatment that was developed by participants in the Defining and Measuring Elder Abuse (DMEA) Definition Consensus workshop:

CCR: Coordinated Community Response to Abuse of Seniors

In this whole community model, a “network” is a diverse group of concerned community members who come together to create a Coordinated Community Response to abuse of older adults.
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Elder Abuse
In this whole community model, a “network” is a diverse group of concerned community members who come together to create a Coordinated Community Response to abuse of older adults.

CASE: Caregiving Abuse Screen

The Caregiver Abuse Screen (CASE) is a screening measure for detecting abuse of seniors. It is intended for use with all clients who are caregivers of seniors, whether or not abuse is suspected.
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The Caregiver Abuse Screen (CASE) is a screening measure for detecting abuse of seniors. It is intended for use with all clients who are caregivers of seniors, whether or not abuse is suspected.

Screening for Alcohol Issues in Older People

It is important to ask about alcohol use. Remember, alcohol is a drug! As we age there are inevitably changes particularly in older women in the ability to metabolize substances, even when used in moderation.
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It is important to ask about alcohol use. Remember, alcohol is a drug! As we age there are inevitably changes particularly in older women in the ability to metabolize substances, even when used in moderation.

Opioids, Benzodiazepines and the Elderly: A pocket guide

Physicians are reluctant to prescribe opioids because of an increased risk of falls and sedation. But opioids have an important role to play in therapy.
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Addictions
Physicians are reluctant to prescribe opioids because of an increased risk of falls and sedation. But opioids have an important role to play in therapy.

QC - Understanding the Legal Dimensions of Financial Literacy: Power of Attorney

An incapacity mandate is a legal document that gives someone else (the mandatary) the power to make decisions about your property and personal care if you (the mandatory) become mentally incapable.
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Quebec
Finance
An incapacity mandate is a legal document that gives someone else (the mandatary) the power to make decisions about your property and personal care if you (the mandatory) become mentally incapable.

ON - Understanding the Legal Dimensions of Financial Literacy: Power of Attorney

Power of Attorney is a legal document that gives another person the power, or right, to make decisions for you. The person you authorize to make decisions for you is called the attorney.
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Ontario
Finance
Power of Attorney is a legal document that gives another person the power, or right, to make decisions for you. The person you authorize to make decisions for you is called the attorney.

Adopting Effective Money Management Practices

Adopting Effective Money Management Practices: Budgeting for the needs of Custodial Grandchildren.
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Adopting Effective Money Management Practices: Budgeting for the needs of Custodial Grandchildren.

NL - The Legal Dimensions of Financial Literacy Tool

Power of Attorney is a legal document that gives another person the power, or right, to make decisions for you. The person you authorize to make decisions for you is called the attorney.
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Newfoundland and Labrador
Work in Progress
Power of Attorney is a legal document that gives another person the power, or right, to make decisions for you. The person you authorize to make decisions for you is called the attorney.
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