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This listing of online long-term care resources covers both national and provincial associations that can either assist you in finding long-term care services, or actually provide them. Please note that we offer this list as a place for you to begin your search; we do not necessarily endorse any particular care providers by inclusion, nor do we mean to dissuade you from seeking care from providers who may be excluded from the list. Check back from time to time to discover new links that we or our users have come across in our search for the best the internet has to offer.
NationalAlzheimer Society of CanadaThe Alzheimer Society provides support, information and education to people with Alzheimer's disease, families, physicians and health-care providers. The Care GuideA free and comprehensive resource to help you make informed decisions about seniors' housing, care services and related matters for you or a loved one. TheCareGuide.com provides useful resources and helpful information including care provider listings for retirement homes, independent supportive living residences, assisted living residences, long-term care homes, Alzheimer's care homes, home health care and community support services across Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario. DiversicareLong-term care facilities and retirement communities in BC, Alberta and Ontario. ExtendicareA network of assisted living communities in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario. Supportive services include assistance with daily personal care, reminders to take medications, housekeeping, meals, planned social opportunities and staff available 24-hours a day. LTC Long-Term Care Canada Inc.A website providing information on long-term care issues in Canada by Patty Randall, an author, speaker, trainer, advocate, and media commentator. Features information and articles, services and products, and helpful links to other online resources for long-term care. Retirement Homeswww.retirementhomes.com/homes/Assisted_Living/Canada/index.html A web portal with links to over 2700 assisted living and elder care providers across Canada (no referrals yet for the Yukon and Nunavut). Senior ResidencesAn online senior retirement housing directory for Canada and the US, with listings for 8 provinces (none yet for Nova Scotia or Saskatchewan). Seniors Canada - Government of CanadaA Canadian government website filled with useful information for Canadian seniors and caregivers, including links to care facilities, community services, finances and pension, health and wellness, legal matters, and many others. Sunrise Senior LivingRetirement homes in Ontario, Quebec, and BC that feature a resident-centered approach to caring which begins with identifying the individual needs of each senior. The Victorian Order of Nurses (VON Canada)A national health care organization and a federally registered charity that has been caring for the lives and well being of Canadians in their homes and local communities since 1897. Users can find VON chapters in their area, and a list of services each chapter provides. ProvincialBCAlzheimer Society of BCBC Care Providers AssociationMade up of non-profit and private facilities, agencies and suppliers committed to providing quality, cost-effective services to those who serve people in care, including long-term care communities and home support agencies Retirement ConceptsRetirement Concepts is a privately owned and operated Canadian company with headquarters in Vancouver, BC, that strives to provide a full range of services to seniors and their families. A useful site for finding seniors' housing and care, or respite care services. AlbertaAlberta Continuing Care AssociationA voluntary, non-profit organization representing owners and operators of long-term care facilities throughout the province of Alberta. Alzheimer Society of AlbertaSaskatchewanAlzheimer Society of SaskatchewanRegina Qu'Appelle Health Region: Long-term Health Care Services (Rural)www.rqhealth.ca/programs/comm_hlth_services/long_term/rural.shtml A listing of long-term care providers in the region. Saskatchewan Libraries - Links to provincial health regionswww.lib.sk.ca/Rex8/authorities.cfm ManitobaAlzheimer Society of ManitobaGovernment of Manitoba - Regional Health Authorities listingwww.gov.mb.ca/health/rha/contact.html Long-Term Care Association of ManitobaA membership based not-for-profit organization that has been representing health care providers since 1959. Features a directory of association member care providers. Ontario211 TorontoOnline directory of community services and long-term care facilities available in Toronto - click on ‘seniors'. Alzheimer Knowledge ExchangeThe Alzheimer Knowledge Exchange (AKE) supports those interested in improving the Ontario system of care for people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. It facilitates the exchange of information, innovation and expertise among caregivers, educators, researchers and policy-makers. Alzheimer Society of OntarioAlzheimer Society of TorontoGuardian Angel CareServing the Greater Toronto Area, this homecare service can provide anything from a few hours of companionship a week for your loved one, to around the clock care at home, a nursing home or hospital. Neighbourhood Link/Senior Linkwww.senior-link.com/seniors/seniors.htm A non-profit community services agency whose primary focus is in providing varied and valued services to the residents of East Toronto, including caregiving and seniors' day programs. Ontario Association of Community Care Access CentresOnline directory to Community Care Access Centres in Ontario. Ontario Association of Non-profit Homes and Services for Seniors (OANHSS)A provincial membership-based organization that represents not-for-profit providers of long-term care, services and housing for seniors. Ontario Community Support AssociationOnline directory of home and community care agencies in Ontario that help people live at home. Ontario Long-Term Care AssociationWebsite providing information on long-term care in Ontario. Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-term CareClick on "Home, Community and Residential Care Services for Seniors. Ontario Retirement Communities Association (ORCA)A non-profit organization that sets professional operating standards, inspects and accredits retirement residences in Ontario, and provides information on these residences. Ontario Residential Care AssociationOnline directory of accredited retirement residences in Ontario, tips on how to choose a residence and information on their complaint response and information service. Peel Senior LinkHelp for seniors in the Peel region to live at home (or call 905-712-4413). Reports on Long-Term Care Homes (Government of Ontario)http://publicreporting.ltchomes.net/en-ca/default.aspx A government of Ontario website offering information on and searches for long-term care facilities by region. Nursing and Homemakers Inc.A Toronto-area provider of healthcare services for patients living at home. QuebecAlzheimer Society of QuebecAylmer-Must Healthcare ServicesA Montreal-based provider of healthcare services specializing in the delivery of nursing care for in-home and institutional environments. Groupe MeliorQuebec's largest company devoted exclusively to managing seniors' housing facilities, with over 30 locations. Horizon Homecare Solutions Inc.A Montreal agency specializing in stay-at-home service offering supportive respite care and home assistance in daily living, as well as hospice service, home health care, companionship and elderly care. Quebec.com (long-term care)www.localquebec.com/index.asp?l1id=11&l1bid=196 A listing of many helpful services and residences around the province, outside Montreal. New BrunswickAlzheimer Society of New BrunswickHuman Development Council - Community Services DatabasePEIAlzheimer Society of PEIGovernment of PEI Department of Health - Long-term Carewww.gov.pe.ca/health/index.php3?number=1020341 Nova ScotiaAlzheimer Society of Nova ScotiaGovernment of Nova Scotia - Continuing Care ProgramsNewfoundland and LabradorAlzheimer Society of Newfoundland and LabradorHealthy Newfoundland and Labrador - Health Facilitieswww.healthy.nf.ca/hlfacilities.html
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