Senior Resources
You Can Trust
The resources listed below are but a few of the many available to help you meet your senior care needs.
Appletree Medical Group
Physicians working together for better health care. Contact the Appletree Medical clinic nearest you to address your health care needs. See the complete health care directory at www.AppletreeMedicalGroup.com .
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.
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 .
The Caregivers' Coach
The Caregivers' Coach site is a team of experts who guide and assist through the journey of caregiving. The team provides sensitive, timely and informed support to help caregivers manage the challenges faced in daily caregiving.
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.
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
National Family Caregivers Association
The National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) educates, supports, empowers and speaks up for the more than 50 million Americans who care for loved ones with a chronic illness or disability or the frailties of old age.