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There is a wide variety of information on the Internet and this sometimes makes it difficult to know where to begin. The following links can serve as a guide to get you started. Most of these organizations also have an e-mail address so if you don't have time to browse their entire site, send them your questions/concerns. Select a topic from the list below to receive a list of suggested sites.

Caregiving

Alberta Caregivers Association
This association educates, advocates and networks on behalf of the Principal Caregiver - the person caring for an adult with a chronic illness.
Family Caregivers Network Society, Victoria, BC
Provides up-to-date information, referrals, education and emotional support.
Family Service Association of Toronto
Offers program and services for seniors and caregivers
Canadian Caregivers Coalition
The Canadian Caregiver Coalition is the national body representing and promoting the voices, needs and interests of family caregivers with all levels of government and the community.
Caregiver Network
Based in Toronto, ON the Caregiver Network is a great resource for caregivers of the elderly and the ill. This site provides information on topics such as home support, health & daily living, care for the caregiver, caregiver issues and personal stories.
Caregiving.com
Denise Brown manages this site as well as operates The Centre for Family Caregivers. The site offers advice and support. Highlights include the 6 Stages of the Caregiving Journey.
Family Caregiver Alliance
This is a very thorough and easy to navigate site that provides a lot of information to caregivers. Contains a resource centre, a clearinghouse (fact sheets, publications, newsletter) and a news bureau to keep you up-to-date on news releases and current research. The fact sheets are a must see.
Family Caregivers' Association of Nova Scotia
A province-wise, non-profit dedicated to providing information and practical supports to family caregivers.
Hospice Net
An informative site for patients and families facing life-threatening illness. This site contains many articles for patients and caregivers on bereavement. Some titles are How to be a Supportive Caregiver, Hard Choices for Loving People, A Guide to Grief and Healing after a Loss.
National Family Caregivers Association
NFCA's mission is to improve the overall quality of life of America's family caregivers. NFCA provides information and education, support and validation, public awareness and advocacy as the means for meeting its mission.
Newfoundland
Provides free information and assistance for unpaid caregivers in Newfoundland and Labrador.
The Saskatoon Council on Aging Resource Walk-in Centre
The centre houses library information and free pamphlet materials for older adults and caregivers.
The Well Spouse Foundation
Well Spouse is a national, not for profit membership organization which gives support to wives, husbands, and partners of the chronically ill and/or disabled.
www.elderwise.ca
This website provides help to aging parents or busy adults to manage the issues and emotions faced by families.
www.knowledge.offordcentre.com
This Canadian website, set up in May 2006 by child development experts, shares information on what works and what doesn’t work to improve children’s mental health.
www.howtocare.com/caregiving
The content of this website will help you manage the realities of caring for others and yourself by supplying practical, portable information on the issues you will confront.
www.caregivers.com
Newsletter articles about caregiving, discussion lists, chat rooms and an on-line store with products designed specifically for family professional caregivers.
www.canadian-health-network.ca
Canadian Health Network, Public Agency of Canada have put together a checklist to help you in your search for health information on the Internet.
www.sprint-homecare.ca
Seniors Peoples’ Resources in North Toronto is a United Way agency that provides a wide range of effective communication and home support services in North Toronto to help seniors and person with cognitive and physical disabilities live in their home. This support also helps family and friends in their care, and fosters strong, supportive communities.

General Health

Investor Education Fund
As a non-profit established by the Ontario Securities Commission, this site provides objective information that helps you grow your financial know-how and protect your money.
Be MedWise
Taking over-the-counter medication is too important for guess work. This site was created with the participation of the Canadian Pharmacists Association and the Drug Information and Research Centre.
Caring to the end
An online resource that gives palliative patients, family caregivers, and healthcare providers one place to find key information they need is now available thanks to a multi-disciplinary team at Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) in Toronto.
My Peace of Mind
Learn more about depression and anxiety and see how you may be able to get full remission from the symptoms. Use the Peace of Mind Guide to help you understand depression and anxiety, and talk to your doctor.
Health-Connection
This site is maintained by the Calgary Health Region and contains an extensive amount of health care information for the general public, students, patients, physicians and health care professionals.
Health Canada On-line
This site contains an A-Z index on various health topics as well as information on health care, public health, health factors, regulated products and health research/policy. You also have access to the Health Canada Magazine.
Inform Alberta
This site is an on-line, web-based directory for Alberta residents to access up-to-date information about community, health and social services.
Canadian Association for Retired Persons (CARP)
This official site of the Canadian Association for Fifty-Plus contains numerous articles on topics such as aging, men's health, women's health, nutrition, specific diseases and sexuality. Related web resources are also given for each section.
Canadian Health Network
This site brings together Canada's national network of health care providers. You will have access to over 600 organizations across Canada. The site also contains a section of over 200 frequently asked questions (FAQ's).
Carewest
This site provides information about its 8 continuing care centres in Calgary.
Medline
This is a wealth of good health information from the world's largest medical library, the National Library of Medicine. Authorative and up-to-date information. Updated daily.
Mayo Clinic
This helpful site provides you with information on various diseases/conditions as well as drug information and healthy lifestyle planners. Mayo specialists are available to answer questions e-mailed from readers.

Health Disorders

Alberta Cancer Board
This site provides information on cancer in Alberta, prevention and screening, treatments and research.
Alberta Mental Health Board
This site answers many questions on mental illness. In addition, the site list the various community developments including clinics, programs and services, library services and research.
Alzheimer Society of Alberta
Arthritis Canada
This site details education, research and support services offered by the society as well as information on regional offices.
Canadian Cancer Society
This site is a good place to start to get information on the society and many aspects of cancer, including warning signs, early detection, treatments, how you can get involved in the fight against cancer and latest cancer research results.
Canadian Mental Health Association
Accessing this site will allow you to learn about the association, current projects & events, publications available, advocacy and research.
Epilepsy Association of Calgary
This site provides information to anyone who is concerned with epilepsy. The site highlights their programs/services, upcoming events, general epilepsy information, epilepsy and driving as well as epilepsy and employment.
Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada
Here you will find the latest news, events and program information as well as health matters such healthy tips and recipes.
Huntington Society of Canada
On this site you will find information about the society, Huntington disease and support services available to the people with Huntington disease and their families.
Kidney Foundation of Canada
This site highlights the programs, services and educational materials available.
MS Society of Canada - Calgary Chapter
This site details services offered to individuals with MS and their families. You can also view facts on MS, research studies on-going and current fundraising events.
The Organization for Bipolar Disorders
This site provides information and support regarding mental illness.
Schizophrenia Society of Canada (SSC)
Here you are able to access a discussion forum, SSC publications, important facts on schizophrenia and links to provincial contact information.
The Parkinson Foundation of Canada
This site has a section dedicated to caregivers, which provides information on basic care, medications and home care. A discussion forum is also available.

Special Needs

Northern Alberta Brain Injury Society
Provides service coordination, support, information, referral and advocacy
Southern Alberta Brain Injury Society
Provides lifelong emotional and practical support to adults and children with brain injury, their families and personal support networks.
Alberta Association for Community Living (AACL)
This site details the activities of AACL including current issues affecting children and adults with developmental disabilities as well as an up-to-date resource centre. You can also access video clips of people telling their stories.
Autism Treatment Services of Canada
This site is a good resource for families. It provides information on services offered, early intervention, educational suggestions and upcoming events around the nation.
Calgary Community Living Society (CCLS)
This organization supports adults and children with developmental disabilities and their families. This site lists various services offered by CCLS.
Developmental Disabilities Resource Centre (DDRC)
DDRC supports people with disabilities and their families. This site provides information on programs and services, workshops and courses offered.
Family Village
An interactive site for families of children with special needs. The site contains a library of information about disabilities, a coffee shop (discussion group for parents), a post-office (a place where parents can post questions), suggestions for recreation & leisure, educational material as well as resources for adaptive products or assistive devices.
The Father's Network
This is a unique site that celebrates and supports fathers raising children with special needs. Fathers can access articles written by dads, bulletin boards, resources and a wonderful photo album.




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FCC Home About Us Family Caregiving Week Fact Sheets Caregiver Issues Support Groups Library Resources Calendar of Events Newsletters Links Contact Us	Family Caregiver Centre Links Caregiving \| General Health \| Health Disorders \| Special Needs There is a wide variety of information on the Internet and this sometimes makes it difficult to know where to begin. The following links can serve as a guide to get you started. Most of these organizations also have an e-mail address so if you don't have time to browse their entire site, send them your questions/concerns. Select a topic from the list below to receive a list of suggested sites. Caregiving Alberta Caregivers Association This association educates, advocates and networks on behalf of the Principal Caregiver - the person caring for an adult with a chronic illness. Family Caregivers Network Society, Victoria, BC Provides up-to-date information, referrals, education and emotional support. Family Service Association of Toronto Offers program and services for seniors and caregivers Canadian Caregivers Coalition The Canadian Caregiver Coalition is the national body representing and promoting the voices, needs and interests of family caregivers with all levels of government and the community. Caregiver Network Based in Toronto, ON the Caregiver Network is a great resource for caregivers of the elderly and the ill. This site provides information on topics such as home support, health & daily living, care for the caregiver, caregiver issues and personal stories. Caregiving.com Denise Brown manages this site as well as operates The Centre for Family Caregivers. The site offers advice and support. Highlights include the 6 Stages of the Caregiving Journey. Family Caregiver Alliance This is a very thorough and easy to navigate site that provides a lot of information to caregivers. Contains a resource centre, a clearinghouse (fact sheets, publications, newsletter) and a news bureau to keep you up-to-date on news releases and current research. The fact sheets are a must see. Family Caregivers' Association of Nova Scotia A province-wise, non-profit dedicated to providing information and practical supports to family caregivers. Hospice Net An informative site for patients and families facing life-threatening illness. This site contains many articles for patients and caregivers on bereavement. Some titles are How to be a Supportive Caregiver, Hard Choices for Loving People, A Guide to Grief and Healing after a Loss. National Family Caregivers Association NFCA's mission is to improve the overall quality of life of America's family caregivers. NFCA provides information and education, support and validation, public awareness and advocacy as the means for meeting its mission. Newfoundland Provides free information and assistance for unpaid caregivers in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Saskatoon Council on Aging Resource Walk-in Centre The centre houses library information and free pamphlet materials for older adults and caregivers. The Well Spouse Foundation Well Spouse is a national, not for profit membership organization which gives support to wives, husbands, and partners of the chronically ill and/or disabled. www.elderwise.ca This website provides help to aging parents or busy adults to manage the issues and emotions faced by families. www.knowledge.offordcentre.com This Canadian website, set up in May 2006 by child development experts, shares information on what works and what doesn’t work to improve children’s mental health. www.howtocare.com/caregiving The content of this website will help you manage the realities of caring for others and yourself by supplying practical, portable information on the issues you will confront. www.caregivers.com Newsletter articles about caregiving, discussion lists, chat rooms and an on-line store with products designed specifically for family professional caregivers. www.canadian-health-network.ca Canadian Health Network, Public Agency of Canada have put together a checklist to help you in your search for health information on the Internet. www.sprint-homecare.ca Seniors Peoples’ Resources in North Toronto is a United Way agency that provides a wide range of effective communication and home support services in North Toronto to help seniors and person with cognitive and physical disabilities live in their home. This support also helps family and friends in their care, and fosters strong, supportive communities. Back to top General Health Investor Education Fund As a non-profit established by the Ontario Securities Commission, this site provides objective information that helps you grow your financial know-how and protect your money. Be MedWise Taking over-the-counter medication is too important for guess work. This site was created with the participation of the Canadian Pharmacists Association and the Drug Information and Research Centre. Caring to the end An online resource that gives palliative patients, family caregivers, and healthcare providers one place to find key information they need is now available thanks to a multi-disciplinary team at Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) in Toronto. My Peace of Mind Learn more about depression and anxiety and see how you may be able to get full remission from the symptoms. Use the Peace of Mind Guide to help you understand depression and anxiety, and talk to your doctor. Health-Connection This site is maintained by the Calgary Health Region and contains an extensive amount of health care information for the general public, students, patients, physicians and health care professionals. Health Canada On-line This site contains an A-Z index on various health topics as well as information on health care, public health, health factors, regulated products and health research/policy. You also have access to the Health Canada Magazine. Inform Alberta This site is an on-line, web-based directory for Alberta residents to access up-to-date information about community, health and social services. Canadian Association for Retired Persons (CARP) This official site of the Canadian Association for Fifty-Plus contains numerous articles on topics such as aging, men's health, women's health, nutrition, specific diseases and sexuality. Related web resources are also given for each section. Canadian Health Network This site brings together Canada's national network of health care providers. You will have access to over 600 organizations across Canada. The site also contains a section of over 200 frequently asked questions (FAQ's). Carewest This site provides information about its 8 continuing care centres in Calgary. Medline This is a wealth of good health information from the world's largest medical library, the National Library of Medicine. Authorative and up-to-date information. Updated daily. Mayo Clinic This helpful site provides you with information on various diseases/conditions as well as drug information and healthy lifestyle planners. Mayo specialists are available to answer questions e-mailed from readers. Back to top Health Disorders Alberta Cancer Board This site provides information on cancer in Alberta, prevention and screening, treatments and research. Alberta Mental Health Board This site answers many questions on mental illness. In addition, the site list the various community developments including clinics, programs and services, library services and research. Alzheimer Society of Alberta Arthritis Canada This site details education, research and support services offered by the society as well as information on regional offices. Canadian Cancer Society This site is a good place to start to get information on the society and many aspects of cancer, including warning signs, early detection, treatments, how you can get involved in the fight against cancer and latest cancer research results. Canadian Mental Health Association Accessing this site will allow you to learn about the association, current projects & events, publications available, advocacy and research. Epilepsy Association of Calgary This site provides information to anyone who is concerned with epilepsy. The site highlights their programs/services, upcoming events, general epilepsy information, epilepsy and driving as well as epilepsy and employment. Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada Here you will find the latest news, events and program information as well as health matters such healthy tips and recipes. Huntington Society of Canada On this site you will find information about the society, Huntington disease and support services available to the people with Huntington disease and their families. Kidney Foundation of Canada This site highlights the programs, services and educational materials available. MS Society of Canada - Calgary Chapter This site details services offered to individuals with MS and their families. You can also view facts on MS, research studies on-going and current fundraising events. The Organization for Bipolar Disorders This site provides information and support regarding mental illness. Schizophrenia Society of Canada (SSC) Here you are able to access a discussion forum, SSC publications, important facts on schizophrenia and links to provincial contact information. The Parkinson Foundation of Canada This site has a section dedicated to caregivers, which provides information on basic care, medications and home care. A discussion forum is also available. Back to top Special Needs Northern Alberta Brain Injury Society Provides service coordination, support, information, referral and advocacy Southern Alberta Brain Injury Society Provides lifelong emotional and practical support to adults and children with brain injury, their families and personal support networks. Alberta Association for Community Living (AACL) This site details the activities of AACL including current issues affecting children and adults with developmental disabilities as well as an up-to-date resource centre. You can also access video clips of people telling their stories. Autism Treatment Services of Canada This site is a good resource for families. It provides information on services offered, early intervention, educational suggestions and upcoming events around the nation. Calgary Community Living Society (CCLS) This organization supports adults and children with developmental disabilities and their families. This site lists various services offered by CCLS. Developmental Disabilities Resource Centre (DDRC) DDRC supports people with disabilities and their families. This site provides information on programs and services, workshops and courses offered. Family Village An interactive site for families of children with special needs. The site contains a library of information about disabilities, a coffee shop (discussion group for parents), a post-office (a place where parents can post questions), suggestions for recreation & leisure, educational material as well as resources for adaptive products or assistive devices. The Father's Network This is a unique site that celebrates and supports fathers raising children with special needs. Fathers can access articles written by dads, bulletin boards, resources and a wonderful photo album. Back to top
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