Home Instead Senior Care
Ottawa

Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP)

The Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP) is Canada's association for people 50 and older. Their mission is to promote and protect the quality of life for older Canadians.

Family Physiotherapy Centre

Champlain Dementia Network

The purpose of the Champlain Dementia Network is to further develop a more coordinated and efficient system for clinical care and service delivery, education, research and policy development related to dementia. Its goals are to:

• develop a more coordinated system of assessment and treatment services
• address gaps and issues in service provision
• develop more coordinated educational and information services in dementia for clients, caregivers, referring physicians and agencies
• develop coordinated research efforts into dementia and associated problems
• provide a coordinated focus on public policy issues
• advocate for regional needs and when relevant, for local needs
• advise the Champlain LHIN on matters related to dementia in the Champlain region
• collaborate with the Regional Geriatric Advisory Committee
• collaborate with other Networks as appropriate

Alzheimer's Society

The Alzheimer's Society is the leading voluntary heath organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. It is their mission to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Read more information regarding home care options and Azheimer's Disease.

Caregiverstress.com

More than 50 million individuals in the US and Canada care for a chronically ill, aged or disabled loved one, according to the National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA). Fatigue, stress and depression are very real side effects of family caregiving. Caregiverstress.com is an informative Web site offering ways to cope with caregiver stress. Visit Caregiverstress.com to complete an online stress assessment test and identify resources allowing you to cope with your senior care related stress level.

Research: Red Wine Can Suppress Abnormal Cell Formation

Aging is often considered a time of loss as seniors must give up some of what they may have enjoyed in their younger years. Wine may be one of those habits that to have gone by the wayside. But research has revealed that seniors don’t need to give everything up. Some things, in moderation, can actually be a benefit.Read More

Caregivers May Slow Alzheimer’s Decline

Family caregivers play a crucial role in helping those with Alzheimer's disease remain safe at home. The stress on family caregivers who are caring for a loved one can be as devastating as the disease itself, which is why family caregivers must seek out support.Read More

Hip Surgery, Companionship, Help Seniors Do More

Older adults may become discouraged when their bodies begin to wear out. Family caregivers, too, could feel the effects of these ailments as more of the care begins to fall on them. Family caregivers can encourage their loved ones to seek help and support from pain, no matter what their age.Read More

Alzheimer’s Disease a Growing Concern for Boomers

It's one of the most devastating illnesses of our time to impact seniors and their loved ones. Alzheimer's disease can rob older adults of their pasts and futures. But help and hope are available for seniors suffering from Alzheimer's disease as well as their family caregivers.Read More

Studies Point to Factors That May Lower Prostate Cancer Risk

Practicing healthy habits is one way to prevent diseases that become more prevalent with aging. A little information as well as the support of a family or professional caregiver can go a long way toward keeping older adults healthy. Read More