Links to Helpful Senior Care Resources

As the saying goes, “Knowledge is power.” At Senior Helpers, we see the truth in that saying all the time, when our clients and their families are informed, they feel empowered to decide what is best for their situations.

There is a wealth of resources available for senior citizens and their families, covering every topic from general care to specific illnesses. Learn from these resources to make informed decision about your family’s needs. The more informed you are, the better we can serve you. We have gathered trusted, informative resources to help you find solutions to your senior home care needs.

Alzheimer Society Canada

The Alzheimer Society is the leading not-for-profit health organization working nationwide to improve the quality of life for Canadians affected by Alzheimer's disease and other dementias and advance the search for the cause and cure. Active in communities right across Canada, the Society has programs and services near you.

Alz.Org

As the world’s leading voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer’s care, support, and research, the Alzheimer’s Association strives to improve quality of life for those facing Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. It funds critical research, provides education and resources, raises awareness, and advocates in partnership with government, private, and nonprofit organizations for a solution to the global Alzheimer’s epidemic.

Teepa Snow- Positive Approach to Care

Senior Helpers is honored to partner with dementia care expert Teepa Snow, a nationally renowned leader in the senior care industry with more than 30 years’ experience. Read more about Teepa here.

The Michael J Fox Foundation

The Michael J. Fox Foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson's disease through an aggressively funded research agenda and to ensuring the development of improved therapies for those living with Parkinson's today.

Parkinson Canada

Parkinson Canada is the national voice of Canadians living with Parkinson’s disease. From diagnosis to discovery, Parkinson Canada guides the way for Canadians to live well with Parkinson’s disease through education, advocacy, and support services.

Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada

For more than 60 years, Heart & Stroke has been dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. Its work has saved thousands of lives and improved the lives of millions of others. You’ll probably run into someone today who is alive and well thanks to the countless Canadians who have supported the Heart & Stroke cause with their time and donations.

Government of Canada Seniors Information

Find information for seniors, their families, their caregivers, and supporting service organizations on federal, provincial, territorial, and some municipal government benefits and services.

Canadian Diabetes Association

Today, the Canadian Diabetes Association is active in more than 150 Canadian communities and supports people living with diabetes through research, advocacy, education, and services.