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Care options : choosing the best plan for you and the person you care for

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This information sheet describes some things to think about when caring for another adult who may be facing a physical disability, a mental health challenge, a long-term illness or a degenerative... More ≫

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This information sheet describes some things to think about when caring for another adult who may be facing a physical disability, a mental health challenge, a long-term illness or a degenerative disease. Caring for someone else often means juggling personal commitments, work, family time and care responsibilities.

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Social isolation of seniors

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This two-volume toolkit includes will help organizations and individuals approach the social isolation of seniors. Volume I raises awareness about social isolation among seniors, introduces some... More ≫

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This two-volume toolkit includes will help organizations and individuals approach the social isolation of seniors. Volume I raises awareness about social isolation among seniors, introduces some useful concepts related to social innovation, and shows how social innovation can help to address social isolation in Canadian communities through examples. Volume II includes tools to help individuals and organizations develop lasting community partnerships to reduce the social isolation of seniors.

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Helping employees balance work and caregiving responsibilities : tips for employers

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Presents tips for employees and their employers when balancing work and caregiving.

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Balancing work and caregiving : tips for employed caregivers of family or friends

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Presents tips for employed caregivers of family or friends when balancing work and caregiving.

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Thinking about your future? : plan now to age in place

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Presents information for seniors and near-seniors about the importance of planning for aging in place in their home or community. Includes a checklist to help individuals think about what they can... More ≫

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Presents information for seniors and near-seniors about the importance of planning for aging in place in their home or community. Includes a checklist to help individuals think about what they can do now to improve theirs lives as they age.

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Plan your future today : live the life you want tomorrow

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Presents information about the importance of planning for aging in place.

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What every older Canadian should know about powers of attorney (for financial matters and property) and joint bank accounts

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This publication provides general information about powers of attorney that deal with finances and property, and general information about joint bank accounts.

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Thinking about aging in place : if you are like many Canadians, you want to age in place in your own home and community

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Presents information for seniors and near-seniors about planning for aging in place in their home or community.

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Working together for seniors : a toolkit to promote seniors' social integration in community services, programs and policies

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The Affordable Housing Energy Savings Program fact sheet provides funding applicants with an overview of the program including eligibility and details on how to apply.

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