Online Resources

• Compassionate Communities Thunder Bay – A group that aims to spread awareness of Compassionate Communities and act as a hub for Compassionate programs in Thunder Bay.
• Alzheimer Society of Thunder Bay – The Alzheimer Society of Thunder Bay offers support, information and education in the district of Thunder Bay.
• 211 Ontario North – Information on social, community, health and government services in Northern Ontario.
• North West Community Care Access Centre -The Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) connects you with the home care services you need, at home and in your community.
• Meals on Wheels – The Meals on Wheels Home Support Program provides individualized, full-course meals prepared by Homes dietary staff for people in need of assistance in our community. This service helps individuals maintain independence.
• Joseph’s Care Group – St. Joseph’s Care Group’s broad program areas are: Physical Rehabilitation & Complex Care, Mental Health & Addiction Services, and Long-Term Care Services.
• Freedom Recreation – Freedom Recreation is an in-home service that provides quality recreation and leisure programs designed specifically to suit the needs of each individual client.
• 55+ Centre – Providing quality recreational, educational and social opportunities in a welcoming environment for those 55 plus for residents residing in the Port Arthur area.
• West Arthur Community Centre – There is a wide variety of registered programs and $2 drop in activities for those 55 Plus now offered at the West Arthur Community Centre
• Nurse Next Door – Nurse Next Door offers a full spectrum of reliable, flexible and compassionate home care services for Thunder Bay seniors.
• Bayshore Home Health – A leading provider of home and community health care
• VON Thunder Bay – Home care, personal support, and community services meant to enhance each client’s quality of life by providing them with the personal assistance and the support needed to make them comfortable in their own home.
• Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre – Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) is a state-of-the-art acute care facility serving the healthcare needs of people living in Thunder Bay and region.
• Thunder Bay Indian Friendship Centre – LIFE LONG CARE PROGRAM The life Long Care Program intends to improve the quality of life and living conditions for all Aboriginal people who require Life Long Care.
• Driving Miss Daisy – Improving the quality of life for seniors and those with disabilities through accompaniment and companionship, including personal transportation services.
• Wheels of Hope Cancer Society Driving Program – If you can’t afford the cost of travel, if you are not physically well enough to use public transportation or if you feel uncomfortable facing travel alone, we can work with you to help find a solution.
• Long Term Care Home Placement Process – Information about, and how to find and apply to a long-term care home
• Northwest Health Line – This website connects older adults with local programs and services that provide support, health care, and recreational and social opportunities designed for seniors.

• The Order of St. Lazarus, Thunder Bay Commandery
• Trinity United Church
• St. Paul’s Anglican Church
• United Way of Thunder Bay
• Volunteer Thunder Bay!
• Regional Palliative Care Program
• Wesway
• Home and Community Care Support Services North West
• MS Society of Thunder Bay
• ALS Society
• Kenora Rainy River District Palliative Care Volunteer Program
• Canadian Mental Health Association Thunder Bay
• Thunder Bay Counselling Centre
• Canadian Red Cross Thunder Bay
• St John’s Ambulance Thunder Bay
• John Howard Society of Thunder Bay
• Boys and Girls Clubs of Thunder Bay
• Lakehead Social Planning Council
• Canadian Hearing Society
• Northwestern Ontario Women’s Centre
• Ontario March of Dimes
• Our Kids Count
• Catholic Family Development Centre
• Regional Food Distribution Association
• Children’s Centre Thunder Bay
• Clothing Assistance Mission
• Shkoday Abinojiiwak Obimiwedoon
• CNIB
• Thunder Bay & Area Victim Services
• Community Living Thunder Bay
• Elizabeth Fry of Northwestern Ontario
• Thunder Bay Food Bank
• Faye Peterson Transition House
• Thunder Bay Literacy Group
• Independent Living Resource Centre
• Quality Palliative Care in Long Term Care

• Geraldton District Hospital
• Nipigon District Memorial Hospital
• North Shore Family Health Team
• NorWest Community Health Centres
• North of Superior Healthcare Group
• Manitouwadge Family Health Team

• Bethammi Nursing Home
• Hogarth Riverview Manor
• Pioneer Ridge
• Southbridge Pinewood
• Southbridge Roseview
• Southbridge Lakehead

• Chartwell Glacier Ridge Retirement Residence
• Chartwell Hilldale Retirement Residence
• Chartwell Thunder Bay Retirement Residence
• Chartwell Isabella Retirement Residence
• The Walford

• Jasper Place
• PR Cook Apartments
• Kay Bee Seniors Non-Profit Housing
• Lutheran Community Housing
• McKellar Place Senior Apartments
• Sister Leila Greco Apartments

• Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association
• Canadian Virtual Hospice
• Hospice Palliative Care Ontario
• Kenora Rainy River District Palliative Care Volunteer Program
• Ontario Community Support Association
• Provincial End-of-Life Network
• E Hospice
• Pallium Canada
• Dying Matters

Websites

• Speak Up Ontario – Speak Up Ontario is an initiative of Hospice Palliative Care Ontario to improve awareness of Health Care Consent and Advance Care Planning in the Province of Ontario.
• Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General Power of Attorney and Living Wills
• Advocay Centre for the Elderly – Health Care Consent & ACP
• Hospice Palliative Care Ontario, Advance Care Planning

Websites

• Aging Parents – Part of Family Education.com listing articles providing general information on aging as well as specific areas of interest.
• Nova Scotia Centre on Aging – Organization based in Nova Scotia providing researching and information on aging as well as ways to enrich the lives of seniors.
• Ontario Network for Prevention of Elder Abuse
• Ontario Community Support Association – Community Support Services can help if you, or someone you care about, can’t function independently because of a disability, illness or limitation due to aging.
• Healthy Aging
• Misconceptions About Aging
• Understanding the Aging Woman
• Your Aging Parents: Living Arrangements

Websites

• AIDS.gov – Official U.S. Government website containing the latest information relating to AIDS.
• AIDS Charity Avert – International HIV and AIDS charity, based in the UK, working to avert HIV and AIDS worldwide, through education, treatment and care.
• AIDS info – Offering information on HIV/AIDS treatment, prevention and research.
• Catie – Canada’s source for HIV and hepatitis C information
• Elevate NWO – Elevate NWO is a leading source in Northwestern Ontario for confidential HIV, AIDS, Hepatitis C (HCV) and Harm Reduction information, prevention, advocacy and support.

Articles

• AIDS/HIV

Websites

• The International Center for Reiki Training – At this site, information on the background of Reiki, “a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing” can be found. Access to hundreds of articles is also found here, as well as the chance to subscribe to a free Reiki newsletter.
• The Therapeutic Touch Network of Ontario – This site contains valuable information regarding Therapeutic Touch™ including: common effects, an explanation of what it is, how to learn Therapeutic Touch and much more.

Articles

• Alternative Treatments for Alzheimer’s
• Cancer Alternative Therapies
• Complementary and alternative medicine
• Complementary and alternative therapies

Websites

• Ageless Design – Resource for caregivers and professionals dealing with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
• Alzheimer’s Association – The leading, global voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care and support and the largest private, nonprofit funder of Alzheimer’s research.
• Alzheimer’s Disease International – Based in London with help from around the globe the website is designed to promote and offer care and support to those suffering with dementia and their caregivers.
• Alzheimer’s Society of Ontario – The Alzhemier Society of Ontario has been in existence since 1983 and is committed to providing the province with leading care and research charity in order to help people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
• Alzheimer’s Society of Thunder Bay
• SJCG Manor House Adult Day Program
• Dementia Guide – Information on symptoms, types, stages and treatment of dementia.
• The Benefits of Cooking with Alzheimer’s: A Caregiver’s Guide

Articles

• In-depth Information on Alzheimer’s Disease from Mayo Clinic
• Alzheimer’s Disease: Anticipating end-of-life needs
• International Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease
• Alzheimer’s & Dementia Journal

Websites

• Canadian Cancer Society – Canadian Cancer Society website, Ontario Division, focusing on the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer.
• Cancer Care Ontario – Provides information for patients, professionals and public on cancer prevention, screening and treatment.
• Cancer Research UK – Registered charity in England, Wales and Scotland dedicated to helping those with cancer as well as those who are caring for those with cancer.
• National Cancer Institute – Presents information from the National Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, training and health information on cancer.
• Thunder Bay Regional Cancer Care – The comprehensive cancer program for Northwestern Ontario, housed in the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, providing  information about all available cancer care services.
• Mesothelioma Resource Online
• Wellspring Cancer Network – Wellspring is a network of community-based support centres offering programs and services that meet the emotional, social, practical and restorative needs of people living with cancer and those who care for them.

Articles

• Breast Cancer
• Complementary and alternative therapies
• You’ve Survived Cancer: Now What?

Caregivers

• Family Caregiver Alliance – Community based non-profit organization dedicated to spreading information, education and services to families.
• CaringBridge.org – A website that allows family to easily share updates on their health and offer support and encouragement.
• Friends’ Health Connection – Friends’ Health Connection enhances mind, body and soul through our personalized support network and dynamic educational and motivational programs.
• Family Caregiving for People at the End of Life
• Carers Canada – A national body representing the best interests of family caregivers within all levels of government and the community.  The link provides resources for caregivers as well as a strategy report.
• Ontario Caregiver Network – On-line or bilingual educational resources for caregivers.
• Family Caregivers Network Video Series – A video introducing the series in which caregivers speak about their experiences.
• Using medications safely – A link to order Safe medicines for seniors. A Guide for Caregivers.
• Public Health Agency of Canada – Self-care for caregivers, and recognizing sources of stress, stress-relieving activities and where to look for help.
• Living With Dementia – personal stories, information and resources for individuals living with and caring for loved ones with dementia.
• National Institute on Aging – Caregiver Guide: tips for caregivers of peoples with Alzheimer disease and fact sheets.
• National Stroke Association – Careliving Guide – caring for yourself as a stroke survivor and information for caregivers.
• Family Caregiving for People at the End of Life – Research on Family Caregiving in Palliative and End of Life Care.
• Kidney Cancer Canada – Information, tips and advocacy resources for clients and caregivers of people diagnosed with kidney cancer.
• Lymphoma Canada – Caring for someone with Lymphoma.
• Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada – A Guide for Caregivers: caring for loved ones with multiple sclerosis
• Caretakers’ Guide to Moving Seniors into a Facility

Articles

• Caring for Aging Parents: Your Emotions
• Choosing the Right Home Care for Your Parent
• When Your Aging Parent Moves Into Your Home
• Your Aging Parents’ Fears
• Is My Elderly Parent Incompetent? What To Do if You’re Worried
• 12 Ways to Help Seniors Avoid Social Isolation

Websites

• The Compassionate Friends  – Grief support for those suffering after the death of a child.
• The Dougy Center – The National Center for Grieving Children & Families provides support in a safe place where children, teens, young adults, and their families grieving a death can share their experiences.
• Helping Children and Youth Cope with Loss: Information for Caregivers – Topics such as how children respond to death, what to do, when to get help and children’s understanding of death are all addressed here.

Articles

• Christmas Without Grandma
• Explaining Death in a Child’s Terms
• Helping Your Child Deal with the Death of a Partner
• How to Survive the Holidays While You Are Grieving
• Talking to Your Kids About Suicide
• Talking to Your Preschooler About Death
• Talking with Children and Youth About Serious Illness
• Tips to Help Grieving Children Navigate through the Holidays
• When – and How – Does it Happen?
• Why Am I So Sad?

Websites

• Family Caregiving for People at the End of Life
• Palliative Care Links and Resource Material
• Canadian Virtual Hospice
• Life and Death Matters – Hospice and palliative care curriculum to provide excellent care for the dying person and family.
• Living/Dying Project – Healing our body, our mind, and our spirit.
• Canadian Integrative Network for Death Education and Alternatives – CINDEA is a Canadian-based organization, which respects the wisdom of ancient death traditions and encourages the renewal of older death practices that are appropriate to our modern-day life.

Websites

• Natural Burial Association – The Natural Burial Association is a Canadian non-profit organization whose mission is to provide green burials or “natural burial”, an environmentally-friendly alternative to conventional burials in Canada.

Articles

• 8 Little-Known Facts About Hospice Care That Might Surprise You
• Coming to Terms with Dying
• Considerations for a Home Death
• End of Life: Caring for a dying loved one
• The Moments After a Death
• When Death is Near

Websites

• National Institutes of Health – Part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services with information on health, diseases, treatments, funding and more.

Articles

• Stress and Distress
  

Websites

• Canadian Virtual Hospice – Grief and Bereavement Online Resources – Canadian Virtual Hospice provides access to many online articles and websites for those looking for information on grief and bereavement.
• The Compassionate Friends – Grief support for those suffering after the death of a child.
• Coping with Grief and Loss – Information and support for those that are experiencing loss and grief.
• The Sisterhood of Widows – Providing information and support for widows.
• Wise Old Sayings: Guide to Grieving Support Resources – over 40 of the best grief-related resources on the Web for children, parents, spouses, siblings, friends, acquaintances, coworkers and employers

Articles

• Grief in Times of Celebration: The Empty Spot
• Rituals to Comfort Families

Websites

• Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association – National association dedicated to helping those involved with hospice and palliative care including patients, families, caregivers, volunteers and health professionals.
• Canadian Virtual Hospice – Information and support on palliative and end-of-life care, loss and grief.
• End of Life Care and Living Wills – Website dedicated to helping those deal with and plan for the future.
• Quality Palliative Care in Long Term Care Toolkit – A resource that was created by the Quality Palliative Care in Long Term Care (QPC-LTC) Alliance to guide long term care homes in Canada that are creating their own formalized palliative care programs.
• 2014 Regional Palliative Care Plan –  a comprehensive plan to mobilize, strengthen, and reorient the health care system to improve access to safe, comprehensive, and high quality palliative care for all residents of Northwestern Ontario.

Articles

• What is Palliative Care?

Websites

• Canadian Virtual Hospice – Webpage containing table of contents for pain and symptoms.
• Palliatve Care Consultants Network – Ontario’s Palliative Pain & Symptom Management Consultants

Articles

• Palliative Pain and Symptom Management
• Palliative Pain and Symptom Management Program
• Symptoms
• Symptoms and Types

Information Pamphlets

• Pain and Symptom Management Team – Food For Thought brochure
• Pain and Symptom Management Team – Someone You Love has Died
• Pain and Symptom Management Team – PPSM Program

Websites

• Improving End-of-Life Care in First Nations Communities
• Palliative Care Toolkit for Aboriginal Communities

Articles

• Completing the Circle: End of Life Care with Aboriginal Families

Websites

• Advocacy Centre for the Elderly – ACE provides direct legal services to low-income seniors, public legal education, and engages in law reform activities.
• Information on Long Term Care Home Placement Process
• Long-term Care Services and the Application Process
• The Ultimate Guide to Senior Nutrition
• Health: What to Expect in Your 70’s and Beyond
• Senior Friendly Remodeling 
• A Guide to Downsizing for Seniors and Their Loved Ones

Websites

• The Compassionate Friends – Grief support for those suffering after the death of a child.

Articles

• Frequently Asked Questions about Suicide (FamilyEducation.com)
• Parent Awareness Series: Talking to your Kids about Suicide