Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association
The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association advances and advocates for quality hospice palliative care in Canada through public education, awareness, and public policy.
Date updated: December 4, 2024
CONNECTIONS FOR SENIORS ST. JOHN’S SHELTER AND SUPPORT
Connections for Seniors, a non-profit agency in St. John’s, provides temporary shelter and supportive services for older men, older women, or older couples who are 55 years of age and older and facing homelessness or in crisis. They help seniors navigate complex systems linked to health, housing, legal, and financial matters (Community Outreach). ELIGIBILITY –…
Dementia: Eating, Hydration, and Nutrition. A Compassionate Approach
Eating, Hydration, and Nutrition in Dementia. A Compassionate Approach
First Aid for Opioid poisoning emergencies-Red Cross
In the First Aid for Opioid Poisoning Emergencies Course, you will become knowledgeable and confident in how to respond to an opioid poisoning emergency, including how to administer nasal naloxone. You will learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of opioid poisoning, what naloxone is and how naloxone works to reverse an opioid poisoning. This…
Canadian Oral Health Screening Tool for Seniors
Dr. Christian Caron, Professor of Gerodontology at L’Université Laval, introduces the Canadian Oral Health Screening Tool for Seniors. The tool is a plain-language, evidence-based screening tool for use by non-dental professionals to assess oral abnormalities and the dysfunction of dental prostheses in seniors. NOTE: Once you select the link for The Canadian Oral Health Screening…
Caregiver Credit -Government of Canada -Tax
Click here to view the Government of Canada’s Caregiver Credits
Tax Credits and Benefits for Individuals (2023)
Click here for more information of Tax Credits and Benefits for Individuals
Mindful Toolkit: Mental Wellness for Men
Mindful Toolkit: Mental Wellness for Men Mental health tools and resources for men and their families. Backed by healthcare professionals to tackle chronic stress, anxiety, and mild to moderate depression. Click here for the link to the Mens Mental Health Foundation
Vaccines and Older Canadians: A Guide
Vaccines and Older Canadians Click Here to view the Pamphlet Read This Pamphlet to Learn About: Why Vaccines Are Important to Enable Healthy Ageing COVID-19 Vaccine Influenza Vaccine (Flu Shot) Pneumococcal (Pneumonia)Vaccine Shingles Vaccine Tetanus and Diphtheria Vaccine
Osteoporosis Canada
Osteoporosis Canada works to educate, empower and support individuals and communities in the prevention and treatment of this disease. Osteoporosis is a disease in which the bones become less dense. This weakening of the bone can lead to an increased possibility of bone fracture. Complete the Know Your Risk quiz to find out what your…