- Recommended Titles in our Catalogue
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Alzheimer Disease: a handbook for Alberta Caregivers
Produced by the Alzheimer Society of Alberta.
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And Thou Shalt Honor: the Caregiver's Companion
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Complete Medical Guide for the Family Caregiver: the authoritative at-home companion for giving the best of care
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Learning to Speak Alzheimer's, a Groundbreaking Approach for Everyone Dealing with the Disease
"Straightforward, practical advice on dealing with loved ones who have Alzheimer's". Read an excerpt from the book on-line.
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MAGAZINE - The Family Caregiver Newsmagazine
Canadian magazine for caregivers published 6 times a year.
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My Mother's Hip: Lessons from the World of Eldercare
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Nursing Homes: the Family's Journey
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Share the Care
- Cappy Capossela and Sheila Warnock
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VIDEO - Home Nursing Care: a Practical Guide for Family Caregivers
- Find Topics in our Catalogue
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Aging Parents - Care
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Alzheimer's Disease - Patients - Care
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Burnout (Psychology)
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Home Care Services
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Home Nursing
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Hope
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Older People - Care
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Stress Management
- Selected Web Sites
- Alberta Caregiver College -Support for Caregivers of Older Adults
This website is a manual of topics on caring for older adults.
- Alberta Caregivers Association
Links to local and national resources, as well as general health web sites. Publishes an online newsletter.
- Canadian Virtual Hospice
- Community Services of Edmonton and Area (Inform)
Online directory of Support Groups. Enter Keyword or Agency, i.e. Parkinson's, for link to local resources.
- Compassionate Care Leave
Employment Insurance Canada program of leave of absence benefits for those caring for a gravely ill family member.
- Courses for Caregivers
Norquest College and the Society for the Retired and Semi-Retired offer courses for people who are caring for seniors.
- Drugs Seniors should not use if they have certain diseases or conditions
This link connects you to an April 2005 report on CBC. It further relates to the previous link regarding inappropriate medication use from the United States.
- Eldercare Academy Website
"NorQuest College and the Society for the Retired and Semi-Retired have partnered in the offering of an educational series for people who are caring for seniors... The objective of the Elder Care Academy is to provide knowledge and support to persons who care about seniors and to help maintain the health and dignity of aging persons in our community."
- Family Caregiving Alliance, National Center on Caregiving (U.S.)
- MEDLINEPLUS Health Topics - Caregivers
Under health topics, click on Caregivers. Categories include coping, research, specific conditions/aspects, organizations, statistics
- National Family Caregivers Aassociation (U.S.)
- Protection for Persons in Care
Legislation that promotes the safety of adults in care in publicly-funded care facilities, including hospitals; seniors' lodges; group homes; and nursing homes.
- Seniors Canada - Information for Caregivers
Government of Canada site on caregiving which links to other government sites (i.e. Veterans Affairs and Health Canada) as well as societies (i.e. Alzheimer Society).
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