LINKS TO OTHER SITES

Please note that these links are included for assistance to help you find additional information. We make no claims as to the current or ongoing accuracy of any information contained within these sites. Note also that not all sites are Canadian based, therefore some of the information in them may not apply to Canada.

Organizations, Governing Bodies

Community Care Access Centre (CCAC), Toronto Region.
The CCAC is an excellent source for information for those trying to understand all the pros and cons of Long Term Care facilities, Retirement Homes, or Community Nursing.

The Ontario Long Term Care Association (OLTCA)
This is the professional association for Long Term Care facilities in Ontario.

The Ontario Resident Care Association (ORCA).
This is the association that accredits Retirement Homes, not Nursing Homes, within Ontario.

The Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation (CCHSA)
This is the body that performs the accreditations for Nursing Homes and other health care facilities.

Toronto's Department of Public Health
This department sets and enforces municipal health standards.

The Government of Ontario's Ministry of Health and Long Term Care
The Ministry sets and enforces provincial health standards.

The Government of Canada's Division of Aging and Seniors
A very worthwhile site, with lots of information.

Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO)
RNAO is the professional association representing registered nurses in Ontario.

The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
The CNO is the governing body for registered nurses (RNs) and registered practical nurses (RPNs) in Ontario.

General Information for Seniors

Alzheimer Society guide to choosing a Nursing Home
This is a huge decision: check out other organizations' suggestions and ideas as well.

Seniors In Cyberspace
"www.SeniorsInCyberspace.org is a navigational guide for gift
planning practitioners which charts the Who, What, Why, Where
and When of Internet use by seniors."

Toronto Intergenerational Program (TIGP)
TIGP is the major advocate and developer of intergenerational programs in the City of Toronto.

thecareguide.com
A guide to seniors' housing and care services

oursenioryears.com
A good general resource for things to do as a senior (i.e. in retirement.)

Health and Medical

The Alzheimer Society
Their Home page

www.drugs.com
This should answer any question you may have about drugs, illnesses, interactions, etc.
Be prepared for some very small print though.

Facts About Arthritis
Articles and information about arthritis

Ontario Cancer Society
Their home page

Heart & Stroke Foundation
Articles, information and strategies for dealing with strokes and cardiac related illnesses.

Dementia
This site contains a lot of information, but also a lot of small print.

Aetna's InteliHealth site
This site contains a lot of information under headings such as Healthy Lifestyles, Your Health, Diseases and Conditions, Ask the Expert, Drug Resource Center, and InteliHealth Dental. It also
has articles and a "Look it Up" section for finding other information. There is considerable input from Harvard Medical School. Again, be prepared for small print.