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This website provides a list and information about such Seniors Programs and Services as Seniors Supports and Disability Supports, Alberta Seniors Benefit, Education Property Tax and Special Needs: www.alberta.ca/assisted-living-and-social-services
The Alzheimer Society offers education and support to caregivers and family members who have received a diagnosis of some type of dementia: www.alzheimer.ca/ab
A staff of practitioners with advanced certification in numerous treatment techniques provides patients with several options for rehabilitation and pain management: www.csaphysio.ca
Losing independence through unsafe driving is addressed in this website which offers sound advice on sustaining independence and mobility for aging drivers: ama.ab.ca/driving-school/senior-drivers
This website contains information regarding Personal Directives and discusses how they differ from an Enduring Power of Attorney and decisions to be made when a person has capacity versus no capacity and decisions are made in the courts: www.alberta.ca/personal-directive
Alberta Caregiver College® is a virtual college that teaches caregivers how to meet the needs of a loved one with an injury, illness or disability. Caregivers can be parents, spouses, other family members or friends: www.caregivercollege.ca
Offering a wealth of resources and support for family caregivers, including workshops specifically for those experiencing caregiver burnout: www.caregiversalberta.ca
MD Weight loss, a group of physicians and nutritionists passionate about helping their clients set and reach their health goals using evidence-based education and behaviour change: mdweightloss.ca
Offering a wide range of community-based programs designed to help adults, seniors and children regain their mental health or cope with diseases such as schizophrenia and depression: www.albertahealthservices.ca/amh/amh.aspx
Whether you’re a target of bullying or a concerned friend, we can help. Here, you’ll find support, tips, and resources to help make bullying stop in your life: www.alberta.ca/bullying-prevention
Finding a working balance: creating healthy habits on the job: www.workhealthlife.com
Support and information for people affected by schizophrenia and related illnesses: www.schizophrenia.ab.ca
Formally established in 1979 by a group of Canadian health professionals interested in improving hypertension research, education and patient care: www.hypertension.ca
Health information and tools for managing your health: www.webmd.com
Trusted information from the Hospital for Sick Children: www.aboutkidshealth.ca
Not for profit, charitable organization committed to the search for a cure for diabetes: albertadiabetesfoundation.com
A research facility dedicated to discovering new methods to prevent, treat and cure diabetes through scientific excellence and teamwork: www.ualberta.ca/en/alberta-diabetes/index.html
A leading non-profit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy: www.diabetes.org
A charitable organization that has grown to include a presence in more than 150 communities across Canada. Promotes the health of Canadians through diabetes research, education, service and advocacy: www.diabetes.ca
Health Canada site that has information on chronic and infectious diseases: www.canada.ca/en/public-health.html
A national registered healthcare charity. Over its 30-year history, it has earned a reputation of providing good quality, credible COPD information and education to Canadians with asthma: www.asthma.ca
Developing and implementing a comprehensive, provincial strategy which promotes and supports excellence in the prevention, promotion, and management of asthma in Alberta: www.canahome.org
COPD Canada Patient Network offers hope, understanding, information and support; to the newly diagnosed as well as the veterans of this disease, their families and support people: www.copdcanada.ca
Works with health care professionals and officials around the world to raise awareness of COPD and to improve prevention and treatment of this lung disease: www.goldcopd.com
An organization that works at the national, provincial and community levels to improve and promote lung health: ablung.ca
A volunteer-based health charity, leads in eliminating heart disease and stroke and reducing their impact through the advancement of research and its applications, the promotion of healthy living, and advocacy: www.heartandstroke.ca
Builds healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke: www.heart.org
Many programs are available to help people with disabilities and their caregivers cope with the expenses associated. To find out more click on the link: www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/segments/tax-credits-deductions-persons-disabilities/disability-tax-credit.html