CHATS - Links & Resources

Links to Special Sites of Interest to Seniors and Their Caregivers

Includes information on government services for seniors, caregiver resources and links to health, research and support organizations.

Age of Reason - A Seniors' Internet Resource Centre that includes more than 5000 links to sites of interest to the over 50 age group.
Allianz Canada - Go to Allianz Canada's website to access a large database on Caregiving and to download the application form for Caregiver Awards 2004.
Alzheimer Society Canada - A not-for-profit Canadian health organization that provides a network of services to help Canadians affected by Alzheimer disease, including opportunities to participate in clinical research studies.
Alzheimer Research and Education Program, (University of Waterloo), The Kenneth G. Murray (MAREP) - An information and communication link between researchers and practitioners to support a research and education initiative that would enable optimal care of persons with Alzheimer disease or related dementia.
Arthritis Society - To share information and strategies to help people live with all forms of Arthritis.
Assistive Devices Industry Office (ADIO)- Provides advice to businesses that develop and market devices, services and systems which help people with disabilities live more independently.
Canada Pension Plan & Old Age Security - A guide to Canada's income programs - Old Age Security and Canada Pension Plan - for seniors.
Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP) - CARP is Canada's largest advocacy group for people 50+. CARP's mission is to provide information, services and products of interest to this growing segment of the population.
Canadian Cancer Society - Includes information about cancer - warning signs, detection and treatment, research and results. Also provides links to local societies, how to donate and volunteer.
Canadian Caregiver Coalition -This bilingual alliance is composed of individuals, groups and organizations. Their mission is to influence policy and promote the needs of caregivers across the country.
Canadian Diabetes Society (CDA) - The on-line resource for people with and affected by diabetes and for health care professionals treating those afffected by the disorder. The CDA, with 170 branches, is the largest non-governmental supporter of diabetes research, education and advocacy.
Canadian Home Care Association - The Canadian Home Care Association is a national not-for-profit membership organization representing over 600 home care stakeholders across Canada.
Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Assocation - Bilingual resource offers information for those caregiving in a palliative care situation.
Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) - An independent, national, not-for-profit organization working to improve the health of Canadians and the health care system by providing quality, reliable and timely health information.
Canadian Palliative Care Association (CPCA) - A national directory of hospice palliative care programs and services, education and training resources.
The Canadian Seniors Policies and Programs Database - A database of programs for seniors provided by the provincial and federal governments.
Canadian Society of Telehealth -Focuses on improvement of the health and health care of indivudals and communities.
Canadian Virtual Hospice - The Canadian Virtual Hospice is an interactive network for people dealing with life-threatening illness and loss.
Care Guide Online - Ontario's guide to seniors' housing and health care services including retirement homes, nursing homes, home health care, adult lifestyle retirement communities, supportive housing and palliative hospice care.
Caregiver Network, Inc. - A comprehensive resource centre created to help caregivers of the elderly and ill. Includes access to personal assistance and support groups.
Caregiver Support Project, The - A guide to a 5-part video series for caregivers by Dr. Geila Bar-David, gerontologist and founder of the Caregivers' Association of Ontario, whose mother suffered from Alzheimer's Disease.
Care Watch Toronto - Supporting Quality In-home Care.
Charity Village - Canada's supersite for the non-profit sector. Includes news, jobs, information and resources for executives, staff, donors and volunteers.
Concerned Friends of Ontario Citizens in Care Facilities - A non-profit corporation and registered charity dedicated to reform of the long-term care system and improvement of quality of life for residents.
Family Caregivers Network Society - Produce a 138 page practical guide to help caregivers make informed decisions. $12
Gentlecare - Prosthetic Life Care System - Resource for families and professional care of dementia and Alzheimer's sufferers. Read about the publication and order with online form.
Health Canada, Division of Aging and Seniors - A federal government guide to issues concerning seniors, including highlights of a report on the National Advisory Council on Aging, 1999 and Beyond, Challenges of an Aging Canadian Society.
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada - Dedicated to further the study of prevention and reduction of disability and death from heart disease and stroke - the number one cause of death for women - through research, education and the promotion of healthy lifestyles.
Hearty Party - heartyparty.com is a group of health partners dedicated to helping the residents of York Region get the most out of life by eating well, exercising, avoiding smoking and reducing stress.
Lifeline Personal Support and Response Systems - Lifeline is an easy to use Personal Response Service available through CHATS that allows individuals to lead independent and active lives at home.
Ministry of Health - Provides information on a wide range of health services available to Ontarians - from health insurance, emergency services, community and public health, long-term care and seniors' health.
Ontario Community Support Association - An umbrella organization representing the not-for-profit community agencies that provide support services for people who need help to function independently because of a disability, illness or limitations due to aging. These services help people live at home and keep connected with the community.
Parkinson Society Canada - A not-for-profit national, charitable organization whose chief mission is to find the cause and cure for Parkinson's Disease.
Province of Ontario: Office of the Minister Responsible for Seniors - Provides access to information of interest to seniors, families and their caregivers.
Regional Geriatric Program of Toronto (affiliated with the University of Toronto) - An academically-focused alliance of providers of specialized geriatric services, leading the way in service, teaching, reseach and advocacy. The program promotes and provides a comprehensive system of care for frail seniors, including information for consumers, professionals and educational resources.
Regional Municipality of York – Long term Care and Seniors provide services to promote the health, well-being and independence of individuals who can no longer live independently. Special emphasis is placed on serving individuals with heavy, complex physical, cognitive and/or psychiatric care requirements. Short stay/convalescent care is also available.
Seniors Info - A collaborative online resource
SENIORSCAN - Seniors Canada Internet Program - A guide for retirees and older adults for Canadian and world-wide information and services on the Internet, including sites of special interest for seniors.
Seniors Guide to Federal Programs and Services - A gateway to federal programs and services including funding for research and community programs, income security and pensions, protections of seniors and veterans' issues.
The Family Caregiver - Canada's National Home Care Publication
Untied Way of York Region – CHATS is a United Way of York Region Member Agency. United Way is the largest source of non-profit, non-governmental funding for human care services in York Region. UWYR funds over 100 critical programs throughout York Region. We help support 37 member agencies.
University of Toronto - Institute of Human Development, Life Course and Aging - For research into the process of humun development, life course and aging, population aging and the aged in the social, psychological and health sciences. Includes links to Internet resources on aging.
Veterans Affairs Canada - Dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of Canadians and veterans, to provide information on programs and services for those veterans, qualified civilians and their families and to help Canadians, young or old, to learn about the sacrifices that helped build Canada.