Caregivers

Check-out our new printable resource with tips to help caregivers ensure a smooth, efficient, and productive appointment for their loved ones.

Support & Resources for Indigenous Peoples and their Allies Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of…

Find detailed information about the RAMQ, health care programs and tools, as well as available health care service such as walk-in clinics and more.

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Have a non-urgent health question? Need mental health support for you or a loved one? Need to book a medical consultation or health service and don’t have a family doctor?

Often referred to as the ‘silent thief,’ osteoporosis slowly steals your bone density over a period of many years without giving you any signs or symptoms.

If you are experiencing an emergency, please go to the emergency department of your nearest hospital or call 911. If you are in crisis or have suicidal thoughts, please call: Suicide prevention line at 1-866-APPELLE (277-3553). Canada Suicide Prevention Service 24-Hour Crisis Line: Available 24/7, call & text…

Find helpful information on wandering, which impacts persons living with dementia.

Gatineau, May 26, 2022. – The Service de police de la Ville de Gatineau (SPVG) would like to warn the public about a scheme that appears to be spreading within its territory, known as “grandparent scam”. Quick facts Between May 11 and 25, 2022, the…

May 2 to 8 is #MentalHealthWeek, and it’s all about empathy!  #Empathy is something that we can all learn. It’s about choosing not to judge.  Seeing the world as others do. Tuning in to each other and actively listening. Understanding someone’s feelings. Empathy has the…

Check-out our Caregivers’ Circle Support Group & Mindfulness Moment Series!

We welcomed special guest, Erica Ouimet, Developmental Service Worker and professional caregiver to our February 10th virtual Caregivers’ Circle. Erica discussed the common challenges that caregivers face while providing personal care such as toileting and bathing. “It’s important to talk about the awkwardness, to discuss…

We welcomed special guest, Erica Ouimet, Developmental Service Worker and professional caregiver to our February 10th virtual Caregivers’ Circle. Erica discussed the common challenges that caregivers face while providing personal care such as toileting and bathing. “It’s important to talk about the awkwardness, to discuss…

The Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ) pays the cost of certain services provided by optometrists.   ▶ Services covered for all: In the event of a sudden eye problem such as conjunctivitis or inflammation of the eyelid, or where there is a foreign…

We are excited to share the news that Connexions has launched its Seniors Wellness Program!  Following the recent announcement of the Government’s $2.7 million investment over a three-year period, Connexions is proud to take part in a new initiative that will further support isolated and…

Fraud Prevention Month is an annual campaign that seeks to help you recognize, reject and report fraud. When it comes to fraud prevention, knowledge is power. With the tools provided by the Competition Bureau Canada, you can join the fight against fraud. Included tools: Anti-fraud…