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Credit and Debt Management
It is easy to feel overwhelmed by debt. When you cannot pay your bills, you need to pay even closer attention to your finances.
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nicenet.ca
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Canada
Finance
It is easy to feel overwhelmed by debt. When you cannot pay your bills, you need to pay even closer attention to your finances.
Older adults who continue the same pattern of drinking into their senior years may not be aware that they have less tolerance than when they were younger
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nicenet.ca
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Canada
Addictions
Older adults who continue the same pattern of drinking into their senior years may not be aware that they have less tolerance than when they were younger
Preventing and Intervening in Situations of Financial Abuse
Financial abuse is the most common form of elder abuse in Canada. Financial abuse refers to theft or exploitation of a person’s money, property, or assets.
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nicenet.ca
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Canada
Finance
Financial abuse is the most common form of elder abuse in Canada. Financial abuse refers to theft or exploitation of a person’s money, property, or assets.
When Should You Consult? A few tests you can do yourself
A Self Assessment brochure (PDF) - Each chapter addresses a common health problem that should be detected and treated as early as possible and that is easy for people to assess themselves with no special medical knowledge.
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nicenet.ca
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Caregiving
A Self Assessment brochure (PDF) - Each chapter addresses a common health problem that should be detected and treated as early as possible and that is easy for people to assess themselves with no special medical knowledge.
Legal Information for Ontario Grandparents Raising their Grandchildren
Many grandparents in Ontario are raising their grandchildren. If you have taken on this important task, you are entitled to some assistance. This NICE Tool provides legal information and a list of resources that may help you.
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nicenet.ca
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Ontario
Work in Progress
Many grandparents in Ontario are raising their grandchildren. If you have taken on this important task, you are entitled to some assistance. This NICE Tool provides legal information and a list of resources that may help you.
Financial Resources for Ontario Grandparents Raising their Grandchildren
Many grandparents in Ontario are raising their grandchildren. If you have taken on this important task, you are entitled to support. This online tool provides a list of financial resources that may help.
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nicenet.ca
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Ontario
Finance
Many grandparents in Ontario are raising their grandchildren. If you have taken on this important task, you are entitled to support. This online tool provides a list of financial resources that may help.
Medication Utilization - Potential Medication Problems of the Elderly
A useful model for understanding potential medication problems for elderly patients is reviewed in a series of guidelines contained in the Drug-related Problems Model
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nicenet.ca
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Caregiving
A useful model for understanding potential medication problems for elderly patients is reviewed in a series of guidelines contained in the Drug-related Problems Model
The EASI was developed* to raise a doctor’s suspicion about elder abuse to a level at which it might be reasonable to propose a referral for further evaluation by social services, adult protective services, or equivalents.
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nicenet.ca
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Elder Abuse
The EASI was developed* to raise a doctor’s suspicion about elder abuse to a level at which it might be reasonable to propose a referral for further evaluation by social services, adult protective services, or equivalents.
The Relating to Older People Evaluation (ROPE) is a self-report measure of the frequency and type of ageist behaviors. ROPE is a 20-item questionnaire that measures personal discrimination
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nicenet.ca
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Caregiving
The Relating to Older People Evaluation (ROPE) is a self-report measure of the frequency and type of ageist behaviors. ROPE is a 20-item questionnaire that measures personal discrimination
Being Least Intrusive emerges from the frontline challenges of practice in responding to situations of abuse, neglect and self-neglect of vulnerable First Nation adults living in on-reserve First Nation communities
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nicenet.ca
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Canada
Elder Abuse
Being Least Intrusive emerges from the frontline challenges of practice in responding to situations of abuse, neglect and self-neglect of vulnerable First Nation adults living in on-reserve First Nation communities
Use of the BASE screening method helps determine answers to questions such as: What kinds of abuse are more common? And, how quickly does intervention need to take place?
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nicenet.ca
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Elder Abuse
Use of the BASE screening method helps determine answers to questions such as: What kinds of abuse are more common? And, how quickly does intervention need to take place?
This section is of special interest to our aging population. You will find practical advice and helpful information for living independently and the services and support offered if you require specialized care and assistance.
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princeedwardisland.ca
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Prince Edward Island
General
This section is of special interest to our aging population. You will find practical advice and helpful information for living independently and the services and support offered if you require specialized care and assistance.
Applying for the Extended Health Benefits for the Northwest Territories Seniors Program
Extended Health Benefits for Seniors Program to provide eligible residents of the Northwest Territories who are 60 years of age and over access to a range of benefits not covered by hospital and medical care insurance.
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hss.gov.nt.ca
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Northwest Territories
Finance
Extended Health Benefits for Seniors Program to provide eligible residents of the Northwest Territories who are 60 years of age and over access to a range of benefits not covered by hospital and medical care insurance.
VIDEO: Understand how dementia affects communication and learn some useful tips and strategies for your conversations with people living with dementia as they progress through the stages of the disease.
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alzheimer.ca
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Mental Health
VIDEO: Understand how dementia affects communication and learn some useful tips and strategies for your conversations with people living with dementia as they progress through the stages of the disease.
VIDEO: This 30-minute cardio walking workout will strengthen your heart and cardiovascular system while building strength in your body overall. ALERT: consult your doctor prior to engaging in any exercise program.
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yes2next.com
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Physical Health
VIDEO: This 30-minute cardio walking workout will strengthen your heart and cardiovascular system while building strength in your body overall. ALERT: consult your doctor prior to engaging in any exercise program.
Healthy eating is a key part of aging well. It is a way for you to stay healthy and strong, which is important to maintain your independence and quality of life.
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food-guide.canada.ca
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Canada
Physical Health
Healthy eating is a key part of aging well. It is a way for you to stay healthy and strong, which is important to maintain your independence and quality of life.
Helping someone through the last years of their life is one of the most difficult journeys anyone can take. As the illness progresses, you may have to make important decisions on behalf of someone close to you.
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nicenet.ca
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Caregiving
Helping someone through the last years of their life is one of the most difficult journeys anyone can take. As the illness progresses, you may have to make important decisions on behalf of someone close to you.
Types of income you may receive when you retire or turn 65 years old. How to pay income tax or other additional tax. How to reduce the tax you owe. How your taxes are affected when living abroad
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canada.ca
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Canada
Finance
Types of income you may receive when you retire or turn 65 years old. How to pay income tax or other additional tax. How to reduce the tax you owe. How your taxes are affected when living abroad
VIDEO: This video includes both balance and strengthening exercises, which can prevent falls and hip fractures. This video is appropriate for those older adults who cannot stand or who need support when standing. ALERT: consult your doctor prior to engaging in any exercise program.
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youtu.be
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Canada
Physical Health
VIDEO: This video includes both balance and strengthening exercises, which can prevent falls and hip fractures. This video is appropriate for those older adults who cannot stand or who need support when standing. ALERT: consult your doctor prior to engaging in any exercise program.
The Benefits Finder is a tool that can help you find Benefits and Services that you may be eligible to receive. It asks a few questions and uses your answers to search.
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benefitsfinder.services.gc.ca
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Canada
Finance
The Benefits Finder is a tool that can help you find Benefits and Services that you may be eligible to receive. It asks a few questions and uses your answers to search.
One of the most important concerns for cognitively impaired older adults is when to cease driving a vehicle due to a decline in driving skills that potentially place the person and others at risk.
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nicenet.ca
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Canada
Caregiving
One of the most important concerns for cognitively impaired older adults is when to cease driving a vehicle due to a decline in driving skills that potentially place the person and others at risk.
Seniors First BC is a charitable, non-profit society that provides information, advocacy, support, and referrals to older adults across BC who are dealing with issues affecting their well-being, as well as those who care for them.
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seniorsfirstbc.ca
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British Columbia
General
Seniors First BC is a charitable, non-profit society that provides information, advocacy, support, and referrals to older adults across BC who are dealing with issues affecting their well-being, as well as those who care for them.
In addition to managing the challenges of caring for a person with a chronic disease such as dementia, caregivers need to attend to their health needs so as to prevent the onset of disease and increase overall quality of life.
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nicenet.ca
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Caregiving
In addition to managing the challenges of caring for a person with a chronic disease such as dementia, caregivers need to attend to their health needs so as to prevent the onset of disease and increase overall quality of life.
