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Visits to Long-Term Care Facilities
This site offers information on visits to long-term care facilities in Ontario.
Source: Government of Ontario. Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.

Aboriginal Canada Portal: Elders - Health and Social Services
This subsection contains links to health and social services specifically for elders. It contains links such as elder abuse, community care programs, nutrition services etc.
Source: Aboriginal Canada Portal

http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/seniors-aines/index-eng.php
Regular updates to this Web site will help Seniors to locate new services, publications, news releases and articles.
Source: Division of Aging and Seniors, Public Health Agency of Canada

An Inventory of Canadian Programs for the Prevention of Falls Among Seniors Living in the Community
A national inventory of Canadian programs designed to reduce falls or fall-related injuries among community-dwelling seniors. Prepared for the officials of the federal, provincial, territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors, this inventory is a first step towards the development more efficient falls prevention programs.

Canada's Health Care System (Medicare)
Presents all of the provincial and territorial health insurance plans that make up the Canadian health insurance system.

Canadian Alliance of Long Term Care (<abbr>CALTC</abbr>)
<abbr>CALTC</abbr> is a national organization comprised of provincial associations and long term care providers that deliver publicly-funded health care services for seniors across Canada. Members also represent care providers delivering home support services and care for younger disabled adults.

Cancer Information System
The Cancer Information System, created by the Canadian Cancer Society, helps you search for cancer services within your community.
Source: Canadian Cancer Society

Guide to Access Health Care Benefits and Veterans Independence Program (<abbr>VIP</abbr>)
This guide provides information on the benefits and services available through the <abbr>VAC</abbr> Health Care Benefits Program and the Veterans Independence Program (<abbr title="Veterans Independence Program">VIP</abbr>)

Health Care Program, Veterans Affairs Canada
The Health Care Program is designed to enhance the quality of life of Veterans Affairs Canada clients, promote independence, and assist in keeping clients at home and in their own communities by providing a continuum of care.

Innovations in Best-Practice Models of Continuing Care for Seniors
This is the final report of a three-part project to identify innovative best-practice models of continuing care for seniors. It should be of assistance to planners, practitioners, researchers and policy makers in designing programs and services that will aid seniors in achieving increased independence and a better quality of life.

Just for You - Seniors
In partnership with provincial and territorial governments, Health Canada provides national leadership to develop health policy, enforce health regulations, promote disease prevention and enhance healthy living for all Canadians.

Programs and Services for You
Information on Programs and Services for all Canadians offered by the Government of Canada.

Seniors Health
The Public Health Agency of Canada`s primary goal is to strengthen Canada's capacity to protect and improve the health of Canadians and to help reduce pressures on the health-care system.
Source: Government of Canada. Public Health Agency of Canada. Canadian Health Network.

Services for Seniors Guide
This guide provides information about Government of Canada services and programs for seniors and their families.

Veterans Independance Program
The Veterans Independence Program is a national home care program provided by Veterans Affairs Canada. The program was established in 1981 to help clients remain healthy and independent in their own homes or communities.
Source: Veterans Affairs Canada

Victorian Order of Nurses for Canada (<abbr>VON</abbr> Canada)
VON is a national health organization and registered charity offering a wide range of community health care solutions that meet the needs of Canadians from coast to coast.
Source: Victorian Order of Nurses for Canada (VON Canada)

Why Seniors Should Get Flu Vaccinations
This Web page, part of BC Healthfiles, discusses the reasons why seniors should get flu vaccinations.
Source: Government of British Columbia. BC HealthFiles

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