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The Division of Aging and Seniors,
Public Health Agency of Canada, provides federal leadership in
areas pertaining to aging and seniors, serves as a focal point
for information and promotes the meaningful participation of seniors
in federal decisions and activities that affect them.
Division of Aging and Seniors
Public Health Agency of Canada
Address Locator 1908A1
Ottawa, Ontario
KlA 1B4
Tel: 613-952-7606
Fax: 613-957-7627
Email: seniors@phac-aspc.gc.ca
www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/seniors-aines/
CARP is Canada’s largest non-profit association for people aged
50 and older.
CARP
Suite 300
27 Queen Street East
Toronto, Ontario
M5C 2M6
Tel: 416-363-8748
Fax: 416-363-8747
Email: carp@50plus.com
www.50plus.com/carp/about/main.cfm
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) works closely with provinces
and territories to keep Canadians healthy and help reduce pressures
on the healthcare system by focusing on prevention of chronic diseases
like cancer and heart disease, prevention of injuries, and responding
to public health emergencies and infectious disease outbreaks.
Public Health Agency of Canada
130 Colonnade Road
A.L. 6501H
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0K9
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/
BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) supports a comprehensive
program of communicable disease and environmental health prevention
and control for the province of British Columbia.
British Columbia Centre for Disease Control
655 12th Ave W
Vancouver, BC
V5Z 4R4
Tel: 604-660-0584
Fax: 604-660-6066
www.bccdc.org/
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Communication |
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The Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB)
helps those who are blind, visually impaired or deafblind find
ways to lead independent lives while being integrated into the
mainstream of community life. The CNIB is committed to helping
anyone with a vision problem that cannot be corrected using ordinary
lenses and that significantly affects the person’s independence.
The Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB)
National Office
1929 Bayview Avenue
Toronto, ON M4G 3E8
Tel: 416-486-2500
Fax: 416-480-7677
www.cnib.ca/
The Canadian Council of the Blind is a national self-help consumer
organization of persons who are blind, deafblind and visually impaired.
Canadian Council of the Blind
CCB National Office 401
396 Cooper St. Ottawa,
ON K2P 2H7 Canada
Tel: 613-567-0311
Toll-free: 877-304-0968
Fax: 613-567-2728
Email: ccb@ccbnational.net
www.ccbnational.net/
The Canadian Association of the Deaf provides consultation and
information on deaf needs and interests to the public, business,
media, educators, governments and others and conducts research
and collects data regarding deaf issues. They also provide a major
library and resource centre on deafness in Ottawa, Ontario.
Canadian Association of the Deaf
Suite 203, 251 Bank Street
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada
K2P 1X3
Tel: +1 613-565-2882
TTY: +1 613-565-8882
Fax: +1 613-565-1207
Email: info@cad.ca
www.cad.ca/
The Institute of Aging (IA) supports research that promotes healthy
aging and addresses causes, prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment,
support systems, and palliation for a wide range of conditions
associated with aging.
Institute of Aging (IA)
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
160 Elgin Street, 9th Floor
Address Locator 4809A
Ottawa, ON, K1A 0W9
CANADA
Tel: 613-941-2672
Toll Free: 888-603-4178
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: info@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/8671.html
The Canadian Caregiver Coalition is a bilingual, not-for-profit
organization that is dedicated to identifying and meeting the needs
of family caregivers.
Canadian Caregiver Coalition
110 Argyle Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 1B4
Tel: 613-233-5694 ext. 2230
Toll-Free: 888-866-2273
Fax: 613-230-4376
Email: info@ccc-ccan.ca
www.ccc-ccan.ca/
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Caring For Yourself |
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Seniors Canada On-line offers one-stop access to
information concerning government services for persons aged 55
and over.
Seniors Canada On-line
Tel: 800-O-CANADA (800-622-6232)
TTY/TDD: 800-465-7735
Email: seniors-aines@canada.gc.ca
www.seniors.gc.ca/
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Setting Up Your Home, Safety and
Body Mechanics |
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CBI Health helps those who have been injured find
appropriate rehabilitation and assists organizations in developing
effective strategies for preventing and managing musculoskeletal
problems in the workplace.
CBI Health
Clarica Centre, West Tower
3300 Bloor Street West
Suite 900
Toronto, Ontario
M8X 2X2
Tel: 416-231-0078
Fax: 416-231-0091
www.cbi.ca/
This site is a place for caregivers to share information and support
each other. Includes a section on home modification.
How to Care
Tel: 416-323-1090
Email: feedback@howtocare.com
www.howtocare.com/
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Preventing Infection in the Home |
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The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) works
closely with provinces and territories to keep Canadians healthy
and help reduce pressures on the health care system by focusing
on prevention of chronic diseases, like cancer and heart disease,
prevention of injuries and responding to public health emergencies
and infectious disease outbreaks.
Public Health Agency of Canada
130 Colonnade Road
A.L. 6501H
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0K9
www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/
BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) supports a comprehensive
program of communicable disease and environmental health prevention
and control for the province of British Columbia.
British Columbia Centre for Disease Control
655 12th Ave W
Vancouver, BC
V5Z 4R4
Tel: 604-660-0584
Fax: 604-660-6066
www.bccdc.org/
The Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network is the only national, community-based,
charitable organization in Canada working exclusively in the area
of policy and legal issues raised by HIV/AIDS.
Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network
417 Saint-Pierre Street, Suite
408
Montréal, Québec H2Y 2M4
Tel.: 514-397-6828
Fax: 514-397-8570
Email: info@aidslaw.ca
www.aidslaw.ca/
This site features an interactive approach to learning about hepatitis
and the liver, including slide shows, quizzes and the latest updates
in the field.
Hepatitis Information Network
3535 Trans-Canada Highway
Pointe Claire, Quebec
H9R 1B4
www.hepnet.com/
The Hepatitis C Society of Canada (HeCSC) is a non-profit, national
voluntary health organization with a mission is to fight hepatitis
C through prevention, early detection, support, appropriate treatment
and comfort.
Hepatitis C Society of Canada
P.O. Box 33544
50 Dundurn Street South
Hamilton, ON
L8P 4X4
Tel: 905-524-0212
Toll free: 800-652-HepC (4372)
Fax: 905-524-0224
Email: mail@hepatitiscsociety.com
www.hepatitiscsociety.com/
The Lung Association strives to change the reality of lung disease
in Canada and to combat both disease and environmental threats
to the lungs.
The Lung Association
3 Raymond Street, Suite 300
Ottawa, ON K1R 1A3
Canada
Tel: 613-569-6411
Fax: 613-569-8860
Email: info@lung.ca
www.lung.ca/
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Normal and Abnormal Signs of Aging |
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The Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and
Addiction (INMHA) supports research to enhance mental health, neurological
health, vision, hearing, and cognitive functioning and to reduce
the burden of related disorders through prevention strategies,
screening, diagnosis, treatment, support systems, and palliation.
CIHR - Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction
Douglas
Hospital Research Centre
McGill University
6875 LaSalle Blvd. Dobell B2131
Verdun, Quebec
H4H 1R3
www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/8602.html
The Canadian Mental Health Association is a nation-wide charitable
organization that promotes the mental health of all and supports
the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness.
Canadian Mental Health Association
8 King Street East, Suite 810
Toronto ON M5C 1B5
Tel: 416-484-7750
Fax: 416-484-4617
Email: info@cmha.ca
www.cmha.ca/bins/index.asp
This site is designed to provide convenient access to a range
of online materials related to the promotion of mental health,
the planning, delivery, cost and evaluation of mental health programs
and services in Canada, and the mental health issues, problems
and disorders encountered by Canadians.
Mental Health Web Site at the Public Health Agency of Canada
Mental
Health Promotion Unit
Address locator # 1907-C1
Tunney’s Pasture
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 1B4
Fax: 613-946-3595
www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/mh-sm/mentalhealth/
The Division of Aging and Seniors, Public Health Agency of Canada,
provides federal leadership in areas pertaining to aging and seniors,
serves as a focal point for information and promotes the meaningful
participation of seniors in federal decisions and activities that
affect them.
Division of Aging and Seniors
Public Health Agency of Canada
Address Locator 1908A1
Ottawa, Ontario
KlA 1B4
Tel: 613-952-7606
Fax: 613-957-7627
Email: seniors@phac-aspc.gc.ca
www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/seniors-aines/
The Canadian Library of Family Medicine promotes high standards
of medical education and care in family practice, seeks to improve
public understanding of healthy living, supports ready access to
family physician services, and encourages research and sharing
of knowledge about family medicine.
Canadian Library of Family Medicine
Rm 70E, Natural Sciences Centre
University of Western Ontario
London, Ontario N6A 5B7
Tel: 519/661-3170
Fax: 519/661-3880
www.cfpc.ca/English/cfpc/clfm/main/
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Meeting Special Needs and Conditions |
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The Arthritis Society of Canada offers information
and support for people suffering from arthritis, including a physician
who answers questions and tips for living well with arthritis.
Arthritis Society of Canada
The Arthritis Society (National Office)
393 University Avenue, Suite
1700
Toronto, Ontario M5G 1E6
CANADA
Tel: 416-979-7228
Fax: 416-979-8366
Email: info@arthritis.ca
www.arthritis.ca/
The Canadian Cancer Society is a national, community-based organization
of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the
enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer.
Canadian Cancer Society
National Office
Suite 200, 10 Alcorn Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4V 3B1
Phone: 416-961-7223
Fax: 416-961-4189
Email: ccs@cancer.ca
www.cancer.ca/
The United Ostomy Association of Canada Inc. is a volunteer-based
organization dedicated to assisting all persons with gastrointestinal
or urinary diversions by providing emotional support, experienced
and practical help, and instructional and informational services
to families, caregivers and the general public.
United Ostomy Association of Canada Inc. (UOAC)
P.O. Box 825-50
Charles Street East,
Toronto ON M4Y 2N7
Tel: 1-416-595-5452
Toll Free: 1-888-969-9698
Fax: 1-416-595-9924
Email: uoacan@astral.magic.ca
www.ostomycanada.ca/
The Canadian Diabetes Association promotes the health of Canadians
through diabetes research, education, service and advocacy.
Canadian Diabetes Association
National Life Building
1400-522 University AVE
Toronto ON M5G 2R5
Tel: 1-800-226-8464
Fax: 416-408-7117
www.diabetes.ca/
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada is the largest non-commercial
source of funds for heart disease and stroke research in the country.
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
222 Queen Street, Suite 1402
Ottawa, ON K1P 5V9
Tel: 613-569-4361
Fax: 613-569-3278
ww2.heartandstroke.ca/
The Canadian Stroke Network’s mission is to reduce the impact
of stroke on Canadians by seeking new knowledge and ensuring that
it is applied.
The Canadian Stroke Network
Room 3105 – 451 Smyth Road
Ottawa, Ontario – K1H 8M5
Tel: 613-562-5800
Fax: 613-562-5631
www.canadianstrokenetwork.ca/
The Pulmonary Hypertension Society of Canada seeks to improve
the quality of life for persons with pulmonary hypertension through
involvement in the areas of patient care, education, lobbying government,
and assisting with treatment and cure research.
The Pulmonary Hypertension Society of Canada
Suite 202-2510 Ouellette
Avenue
Windsor, Ontario N8X 1L4
Tel: 519-966-7359
Fax: 519-966-7359
Email: phs@mnsi.net
www.phscanada.com/
The Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health supports
research into causes, mechanisms, prevention, screening, diagnosis,
treatment, support systems, and palliation for a wide range of
conditions associated with the heart, lung, brain (stroke), blood,
blood vessels, critical care and sleep.
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (ICRH)
160 Elgin Street,
9th Floor
Address Locator 4809A
Ottawa, ON, K1A 0W9
CANADA
Tel: 613-941-2672
Toll Free: 888-603-4178
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: info@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/8663.html
The Healthy Heart Kit is a guide to heart health from the Public
Health Agency of Canada.
The Healthy Heart Kit
Public Health Agency of Canada
130 Colonnade Road
A.L. 6501H
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0K9
www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/ccdpc-cpcmc/hhk-tcs/index.html
The Alzheimer Society of Canada site provides information on the
Alzheimer Society, Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias, including
caregiving, research, news, events and more.
Alzheimer Society of Canada
20 Eglinton Ave. W., Ste. 1200
Toronto, ON M4R 1K8
Tel: 416-488-8772
Toll-free: 800-616-8816 (valid only in Canada)
Fax: 416-488-3778
Email: info@alzheimer.ca
www.alzheimer.ca
Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) is the umbrella organisation
of Alzheimer associations around the world. Their goal is to help
establish and strengthen Alzheimer associations throughout the
world and to raise global awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and
other causes of dementia.
Alzheimer’s Disease International
64 Great Suffolk Street
London
SE1 0BL
UK
Tel: +44 20 79810880
Fax: +44 20 79282357
Email: info@alz.co.uk
www.alz.co.uk/
The Canadian Lung Association is the umbrella group for the ten
provincial Lung Associations. Their focus is to help all Canadians
enjoy clean air and have healthy lungs.
Canadian Lung Association
The Lung Association
3 Raymond Street, Suite 300
Ottawa, ON K1R 1A3
Canada
Tel: 613-569-6411
Fax: 613-569-8860
Email: info@lung.ca
www.lung.ca/
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Death, Dying and Hospice Care |
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The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association
(CHPCA) offers leadership in the pursuit of excellence in care
for persons approaching death so that the burdens of suffering,
loneliness and grief are lessened.
Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association
Annex B, Saint-Vincent
Hospital
60 Cambridge Street North
Ottawa, ON K1R 7A5
Tel: 613-241-3663
Toll-free: 800-668-2785
Fax: 613-241-3986
Email: info@chpca.net
www.chpca.net/
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Providing Personal Care |
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The Canadian Caregiver Coalition is the national
body representing and promoting the voice, needs and interests
of family caregivers with all levels of government and in the general
public.
Canadian Caregiver Coalition
110 Argyle Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 1B4
Tel: 613-233-5694 ext. 2230
Toll-free: 888-866-2273
Fax: 613-230-4376
Email: info@ccc-ccan.ca
www.ccc-ccan.ca
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Transfers and Ambulation |
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Abledata supplies objective information about assistive devices
and rehabilitative equipment.
ABLEDATA
8630 Fenton Street, Suite 930
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Tel: 800-227-0216
Fax: 301-608-8958
TT: 301-608-8912
Email: abledata@orcmacro.com
www.abledata.com
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Basic Healthcare Skills |
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Healthy Eating and Hydration |
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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada provides information,
research and technology, and policies and programs to achieve security
of the food system, and health of the environment.
Public Information Request Service
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Sir John Carling Building
930 Carling Ave
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0C7
Tel: 613-759-1000
Fax: 613-759-6726
TDD/TTY: 613-759-7470
Email: info@agr.gc.ca
www.agr.gc.ca/
The Canadian Council of Food and Nutrition is a science-based
organization concerned with food and nutrition policy and information
seeking to advance the nutritional health and well-being of Canadians.
Key priorities and activities serve to influence nutritional health
based on solid scientific evidence.
The Canadian Council of Food and Nutrition
3800 Steeles Avenue
West, Suite 301A
Woodbridge, Ontario
L4L 4G9
CANADA
Tel: 905-265-9124
Fax: 905-265-9372
Email: info@ccfn.ca
www.ccfn.ca
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Emergency Care |
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The Canadian Red Cross helps people affected by
emergencies and disasters by helping to provide for people’s basic
needs—food, clothing, shelter, first aid, emotional support and
family reunification. The site also offers safety information.
Canadian Red Cross
National Office
170 Metcalfe Street, Suite 300
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 2P2
Tel: 613-740-1900
Fax: 613-740-1911
feedback@redcross.ca
www.redcross.ca
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada is the largest non-commercial
source of funds for heart disease and stroke research in the country.
They are community driven and oriented and function on a national
level as well.
Heart
and Stroke Foundation of Canada
222
Queen Street, Suite 1402
Ottawa,
ON K1P 5V9
Tel:
613-569-4361
Fax
613-569-3278
ww2.heartandstroke.ca
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Medications |
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Health Canada’s Health Products and Food Branch
(HPFB) seeks to minimize health risks to Canadians while maximizing
the safety provided by the regulatory system for health products
and food and provide information to enable Canadians to make informed
health choices.
Health Canada Health Products and Food Branch (HPFB)
Email: hpfb-dgpsa@hc-sc.gc.ca
www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hpfb-dgpsa/index_e.html
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