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…
Mosquitoes are not the only insects that can make your life difficult! Beware of tick bites that can transmit Lyme disease, a disease that can lead to complications if it is not detected in time. Lyme disease is caused by the bite of infected blacklegged ticks,…
Made for Me Board by Zack Bush (Author), Gregorio De Lauretis (Illustrator): Of all the children that ever could be, You are the one made just for me. From a child’s first uttered Dada” to his or her first unsteady steps, nothing can adequately convey the joy and awe of…
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…
Celebrated annually on November 19, the Journée québécoise pour la santé et le bien-être des hommes hosted by the Regroupement provincial en santé et bien-être des hommes or International Men’s Day, celebrates the positive value men bring to the world, their families and the community,…
The following are a few resources such as support groups and activities available within the Outaouais that are geared specifically towards men. You can also find the following resources for specific target groups: Resources for Youth/Young Adult; Resources for Caregivers; Resources for Seniors Support Groups…
We hope you enjoy our Fall 2020 Family Issue of our Connexions Newsletter! You can either download the PDF (to the right) or click on any of these news items: We Want to Know: “Can You Come & Play?” Tips & Tricks for Virtual Playgroup…
Parents Orphelins and Bereaved Families of Ontario offers a wide range of support services for families who have lost a child.
Find useful resources including the Ma Grossesse pregnancy notification service, which allows you to find a professional to monitor your pregnancy.
To get the most up-to-date information from reliable sources about COVID-19, we are sharing information that is taken directly from Health Canada (COVID-19: Be Prepared) and Government of Québec website (COVID-19). In order to be prepared, stay healthy and prevent the spread of illness from…
What Can a Dietitian Do for Me? Dietitians translate the science of nutrition into terms you can understand. They unlock food’s potential and support healthy living for their patients, clients, and communities. Dietitians look beyond fads and gimmicks to deliver reliable, life-changing advice tailored to…
Help improve the health of Quebec’s population- and receive a free dietary evaluation! The NutriQuébec team, in partnership with the Quebec government, is currently carrying out a major project on nutrition and health. This long-term project requires participants to fill-out online questionnaires on their diet,…
We would like to thank our parents for attending last week’s information session on “Untying the Legal Knot.” It was a great session and an opportunity for parents to ask questions and to learn more about the legal issues that are encountered during separation and…
Eating disorders can involve rigid diets, bingeing on food in secret, throwing up after meals or obsessively counting calories. It’s not easy to watch someone you care about damage their health—especially when the solution appears, at least on the outside, to be simple. But eating…
