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Health Aging and Seniors - From Health Canada, includes links to publications and resources, organizations, programs and issues of concern to seniors e.g. alcohol use, injury prevention, legal rights and medication. Ontario Drug Benefit Program - This program grants benefits to eligible persons to assist with the cost of prescription drugs. Red Cross Health Equipment Loan Program - The Canadian Red Cross Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP) provides medical equipment on a short term basis throughout Ontario for individuals over 16 years of age who are recovering in their homes from injury, illness or surgery. Seniors Health - The seniors section from the Public Health Agency of Canada provides health information on a variety of topics including healthy eating, mental health and physical health. Consumer Health Complete - Health Datasbase Health Organizations Alzheimer Society of Canada - An award winning site with excellent resources. Arthritis Society - The Arthritis Society is Canada's only not-for-profit organization devoted to funding and promotion of arthritis research, programs and patient care. Canadian Cancer Society - A national, community-based organization of volunteers, whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer. Canadian Hearing Society - A description of the programs, services and resources designed to enhance the independence of the deaf and hard of hearing and that encourage prevention of hearing loss. Canadian National Institute for the Blind - A description of the services that are available to enhance the independence of people who are blind, visually impaired and deaf-blind. Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada - A reliable source of information about heart, stroke and healthy living in Canada. Osteoporosis Canada - Facts about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis. Local Health Integration Networks |
