Health Care
Alzheimer Society (Canada) Information that can help you care for someone with Alzheimer's or a related disease.
BC Health Guide - Senior's Health BC Ministry of Health.
Canada's Physical Activity Guide for Older Adults (Public Health Agency of Canada)
Canadian Senior Years A site specifically designed for Canadians over 50. Here you will find the best information, articles, news and Canadian site links available for seniors on the web today.
Dental Care for Seniors Provides instructions for caregivers on looking after an older person's natural teeth, dentures, and mouth tissues. (Canadian Dental Association)
Growth House, Inc. Comprehensive "Eldercare" site including information on Hospice/Homecare and Palliative Care (USA)
Hospice / Palliative Care see Peace of Mind's Hospice / Palliative Care page
Hospitals in British Columbia
Interacting with People with DisAbilities An Etiquette Handbook This handbook was put together in order to promote a better understanding of the abilities of people with disabilities and to offer some helpful advice in terms of communicating and interacting with people with disabilities. (DisAbled Women's Network Ontario (DAWN))
Radiance Wellness 604-999-5458. Specializing in helping older adults become, or continue to be, physically active so that they can remain independent for as long as possible. Radiance Wellness offers 1-on-1 or small group fitness and wellness programs. Serving the Vancouver area.
Richmond Health Services
Senior Well Aware Program Suite 212 - 309 West Cordova,
Vancouver, BC V6B 1E5. 604-662-7927. A non-profit society that promotes the physical, mental, social, environmental and spiritual well-being of seniors who are facing unique challenges that include: social isolation, substance misuse / abuse, elder abuse.
Articles
Decreased Appetite (BC Cancer Agency) Tips on dealing with a change in appetite.
Exercise - A Guide from the International Institute on Aging (National Institute on Aging)(USA) What exercise and physical activity can do for you, how to exercise safely, and how to stay motivated to exercise. Includes how to exercise to improve or maintain endurance, strength, balance, and flexibility.
Extreme Heat (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) (USA) Although any one at any time can suffer from heat-related illness, some people are at greater risk than others. Check regularly on: Infants and young children • People aged 65 or older • People who have a mental illness • Those who are physically ill, especially with heart disease or high blood pressure (CDC)
Hospital Hints (National Institute on Aging) (USA) Some hints for people planning to enter the hospital by choice rather than for those who go to the hospital because of an emergency. Topics include: what to bring, what to leave at home, hospital staff, safety tips.
Incontinence: Silent No More (Health Canada)
Keep Warm, Keep Well (Department of Health, England)
Older and Wiser - Fire Safety for Tips for Older Adults Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council (Ontario)
Organizing the Bathroom for Incontenence Care (Alzheimer's... for caregivers) (USA)
Reflections (New Brunswick) Health tips for seniors.
Selfhelp Magazine (USA) A list of Aging and Aging Parents articles.
Senior Fact Sheets (Ohio State University)
Fact Sheet Series from Ohio Department of Aging, and Ohio State University Extension.
Seniors Safety City of Burnaby Fire Department. A list of tips on senior's safety.
Stay Safe in Cold Weather! National Institute on Aging (US). A new easy-to-read booklet, Stay Safe in Cold Weather!, offers older adults tips on avoiding a dangerous condition called hypothermia.
Suggested Clothing and Personal Items to Bring to a Care Facility (St. Michael's Centre)
Talking with Your Doctor - A Guide for Older People National Institute on Aging. (USA)
When the Doctor says "Dementia" A blog to help caregivers of patients with Alzheimer Disease, particularly those in British Columbia, Canada. It contains basic information about the disease, the BC medical system and where to go for support and additional information. It contains the difficult learnings the writer went through before her mother was actually diagnosed with Alzheimer Disease. Without a diagnosis she found herself stumbling in the dark - for five years.