A tool developed by the AMA to help family caregivers assess their own well being as they care for loved ones.
http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/physician-resources/public-health/promoting-healthy-lifestyles/geriatric-health/caregiver-health/caregiver-self-assessment.shtml
Members of this group are women with MS who want to get together for social interaction. Meetings include conversation and activities chosen by the participants. Meetings: Every Thursday from 10 - 12 in Islington/Anglesey Area Contact: Lynn Laccohee 416.967.3032
http://mssociety.ca/toronto/selfhelp.htm
Lifeline is an easy-to-use personal response service that lets clients summon help any time of the day or night - even if they can't speak. By pressing a Personal Help Button, worn on a wristband or pendant, and a trained Personal Response Associate will ensure they get help fast. 1.866.784.1992
http://www.lifelinesys.com/content/lifeline-productso/etobicoke/etobicoke/
The Dorothy Ley Hospice is a volunteer-based community service organization offering compassionate care to people living with the challenges of a life-limiting illness or loss. Our goal is to provide comfort and help them manage so they can live every day to the fullest with dignity, meaning and hope. All of our services are offered at no cost to the individual thanks to the generosity of our donors, government funding (Mississauga Halton Local Health Integrated Network and the Mississauga Halton Community Care Access Centre) and the support of our community partners. 220 Sherway Drive 416.626.0116
http://www.dlhospice.org/en/
Dementia related programs & services available in Toronto. This listing is updated regularly and features listings for Forums, Conferences & Lectures of interest to professionals and those individuals and families that have been touched by Dementia and Alzheimer's.
http://www.dementiatoronto.org/
CDRAKE is a network of people dedicated to improving the quality of life for persons with dementia and their families.
http://www.lifeandminds.ca
DASN International is an internet based support network established to: - promote respect and dignity for persons with dementia - provide a forum for exchange of information - advocate for services for people with Dementia
http://www.dasninternational.org
MAREP was launched in May 1993 at the University of Waterloo and in 2005 was designated as a major division in the RBJ Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging. MAREP is involved in critical research activities developing educational materials and organizing conferences and forums for those invlolved in Dementia care.
http://www.marep.uwaterloo.ca
The Alzheimer Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping people affected by Alzheimer's and related diseases. 416.322.6560
http://www.alzheimertoronto.org/
The Heart and Stroke Foundation, a volunteer-based health charity, leads in eliminating heart disease and stroke and reducing their impact through the advancement of research and its application, the promotion of healthy living and advocacy. The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada is a federation of 10 provincial Foundations, led and supported by a force of more than 140,000 volunteers. The mission of the Heart and Stroke Foundation, a volunteer-based health charity, leads in eliminating heart disease and stroke through: - the advancement of research and its application; - the promotion of healthy living; and - advocacy.
http://www.heartandstroke.ca
Osteoporosis Canada educates, empowers and supports individuals and communities in the risk-reduction and treatment of osteoporosis. 1-800-463-6842 Have you aked your doctor about an assessment?
http://www.osteoporosis.ca
Thanks to the generosity of our donors and to the work of our volunteers and staff, the Canadian Cancer Society is leading the way in the fight against cancer. The Canadian Cancer Society: - funds research on all types of cancer - offers comprehensive and credible information on cancer, risk reduction and treatment - provides support for people living with cancer, family members and friends The Canadian Cancer Society is a private non-profit organization, funded by donations from the public and money raised through our fundraising activities. The Canadian Cancer Society would not be able to offer these services or fund important research without the generous help of donors and volunteers. The Canadian Cancer Society makes the best use of every donated dollar, keeping administration costs low in order to fund research and provide community services to help people living with cancer and their families and friends.
http://www.cancercare.on.ca/english/home/
The Canadian Diabetes Association is a leading expert and authority on diabetes in Canada and around the world. We have a heritage of excellence and leadership that started with our co-founder and co-discoverer of insulin, Dr. Charles Best. Since that time, we have continued to deliver programs and services for people affected by diabetes. We fund leading-edge diabetes research and produce globally recognized diabetes guidelines. We advocate on behalf of those affected and share the latest information with the public and the healthcare community.
http://www.diabetes.ca
Founded in 1940 and unique in North America, CHS offers a complete roster of essential services, including sign language interpreting; one-on-one language development for deaf and hard of hearing children using play as the medium of learning; employment consulting; sign language instruction; speechreading training; hearing testing; hearing aids; counselling; and the most complete range of communication devices that assist and augment communication, including TTYs (text telephones), visual smoke detectors, baby monitors, signalling devices and alarm clocks.
http://www.chs.ca
Parkinson Society Canada (PSC) is a national, not-for-profit, volunteer based charity with more than 100 chapters and many support groups working nationwide. As the national voice of Canadians living with Parkinson's disease, our purpose is to ease the burden and find a cure through research, advocacy, education and support.
http://www.parkinson.ca
The Arthritis Society is Canada's principal arthritis health charity dedicated to funding and promoting arthritis education, research-based solutions and community-based support. The Society empowers the nearly 4.5 million Canadians with arthritis, 1.8 million in Ontario alone, to live their lives to the fullest by combating the daily limitations of arthritis. In the last 60 years, The Society has invested $160 million towards arthritis research to develop better treatments.
http://www.arthritis.ca
The object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise. The Club meets every Wednesday at 12:15pm at The Old Mill Restaurant. New members welcome. The 2011 Board of Directors includes Premier Homecare Services owner Gary Hepworth.
http://www.rotaryetobicoke.org
4968 Dundas Street West 416.231.3431 In the heart of the Village of Islington. Great programs for seniors in Etobicoke.
http://www.toronto.com/listing/215817
925 Albion Rd. 416.394.8869
http://www.toronto.ca/parks/prd/facilities/complex/397/index.htm
A mixed group of men and women with MS who meet to provide support, encouragement and information to each other. Meetings: third Monday of each month from 7 - 8:30 at Schlegel Village - Humber Heights. Contact: Lynn Laccohee 416.967.3032
http://mssociety.ca/toronto/selfhelp.htm
Stonegate CHC has been providing primary health care, health promotion and a wide variety of community programs to the Stonegate-Parklawn Community since it was created by community members in 1992. 150 Berry Road Toronto,ON M8Y 1W3
http://www.stonegatechc.org
Gael Hepworth, Owner and Care Manager of Premier Homecare Services in Etobicoke knows that Patient Centred Care improves the health care experience for everyone. The Patients' Association of Canada (PAC). Membership is free to anyone who wishes to register and believes that the health care system can be enhanced if the patient experience is acknowledged and integrated.
http://patientsassociation.ca
CCAC provides community services for seniors in Ontario. To locate your local CCAC please visit their website. Etobicoke is served by 4 CCAC's.
http://www.ccac-ont.ca
Fairfield Seniors' Centre offers a wide range of social, educational and support services to older adults in the community. Special events, older adult's clubs and weekly programs take place at is centre thoughout the year
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Where seniors encourage the wellbeing of other seniors by friendly listening. Fairfield Seniors' Centre. 416-239-7252
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Franklin Horner Community Centre
http://franklinhorner.org/
Envisioning an Ontario where seniors are safe and respected. Seniors' Safety Line Toll free 1.866.299.1011
http://www.onpea.org
CARP is a national, non-partisan, non-profit organization committed to a New Vision of Aging for Canada promoting social change that will bring financial security, equitable access to health care and freedom from discrimination. Our mandate is to promote and protect the interests, rights and quality of life for Canadians as we age. Contact Etobicoke Chapter at etobicokecarp@gmail.com
http://www.carp.ca
Trillium Health Centre is one of Canadas largest academically-affiliated tertiary care hospitals with highly-specialized regional programs in advanced cardiac vascular stroke neurosciences orthopaedic and sexual assault/domestic violence services.
http://www.trilliumhealthcentre.org/
William Osler Health System is the largest community hospital in Ontario and includes Peel Memorial Hospital and Etobicoke General Hospital. As a regional referral centre William Osler serves residents of Etobicoke Brampton and the surrounding communities. Programs and services offered include addiction services ambulatory care continuing care critical care diagnostic imaging dialysis emergency services general and internal medicine Lifeline services mental health services spiritual and religious care surgical services and womens and childrens healthcare services.
http://www.williamoslerhc.on.ca/
MEDIchair is North America's largest and fastest growing home medical equipment franchise company with stores from coast-to-coast in Canada. For over 20 years, MEDIchair stores have provided a comprehensive selection of home health care products including manual wheelchairs, electric wheelchair , wheelchair ramps, wheelchair lifts, power wheelchair, electric scooters, mobility scooters, lift chairs, walkers, and stair lifts. They also offer a full range of home medical equipment such as bathroom and bath tub safety products, home accessibility solutions and soft/disposable personal health care products such as incontinence supplies, wound care, compression and bracing. These specialty home health care products are designed to enhance the quality of life for people experiencing disabilities, injuries, surgeries and aging. 154 Norseman St. 416.237.9654
http://www.etobicoke.medichair.com
Agency committed to supporting seniors in their desire to remain in their own homes and community. 2245 Lawrence Ave W. 416.243.0127
http://www.esssupportservices.ca
Train By Trina Personal trainers who come to your home. Of particular interest to people returning home from a stay in the hospital who would like to get their muscles toned up and regain mobility. To start off your exercise program, Train by Trina Owner and Personal Trainer Trina Lambe will provide a FREE in-home fitness assessment.
http://trainbytrina.com
Provides discounts for seniors and delivers! 4242 Dundas St. W Etobicoke - 647-349-6227 Appletree Medical Centre open at same address - 647-722-2370 Book appointments on line.
http://www.appletreetoronto.com
One of the most highly regarded geriatric programs in Toronto, Elderly Community Health Services (ECHS), provides outpatient assessment, health promotion and illness prevention for the elderly, with the aim of assisting patients and families to manage the challenges associated with aging.
http://www.stjoe.on.ca
Seniors' Administrative Support. Personal one-on-one service. 416-371-0258 leaveittojane@rogers.com
http://www.leaveittojane.ca
Launched in July 2011, Canadian Seniors Inc. was established to service senior home improvement needs at an affordable price. We are currently supporting seniors living in the Greater Toronto Area.
http://canadainaseniors.com
Premier Homecare Services accepts VIP cards and is pleased to provide services to our honoured veterans.
http://www.veterans.gc.ca
