In 2019, colorectal cancer was the 2nd most common cancer in Canada, with 1 in 14 men and 1 in 18 women diagnosed in their lifetime (approx. 26,300 Canadians diagnosed). It was the second leading cause of death from cancer in men and the third…
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…
If you’re headed to your doctor’s for a check-up, consider asking the following heart health questions: How does my family history affect my heart health? And what are my risks for heart disease given my personal risk factors? Are tests needed at this time to…
Heart disease is the #1 killer of women over 35 worldwide, accounting for more deaths every year than all cancers combined. Heart disease is under-studied, under-diagnosed, and under-treated in women. Find out more about women’s heart health: Visit the Canadian Women’s Heart Health Centre website…
There are three ways to register for a family doctor on Québec’s centralized online tool, the Guichet d’accès à un médecin de famille / Québec Family Doctor Finder.
Info-Santé 811, option #1 is a free and confidential telephone consultation service that puts you in contact with a nurse in case of a non-urgent health issue. The service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Anyone living in Québec can call Info-Santé…
The Santé et service sociaux Québec offers two great visuals, the Decision Assistant for the Flu and the Decision Assistant for Gastroenteritis. These quick fact sheets provides information about the steps you can take and first response services you can count on when you need…
A recent interview with Danielle Lanyi, Executive Director at Connexions, and President of the Regional Access Committee for the Provision of health and Social Services in the English Language, as well as Sheilagh Murphy, Outaouais Representative on the Provincial Access Committee for the Provision of…
BRAS Outaouais has just launched Sex’info, a new text line to help answer any questions you may have about sex. Simply text your question to 819-303-3737 and you will receive an answer within 24 hours. No matter your age, gender or sexual orientation, this service…
The Internet is part of our everyday lives, and that’s a good thing! But with screens and online activities multiplying, our connectivity is rapidly growing, increasing the risk of our Internet use becoming problematic. In Quebec, 1.3% of 15 to 18-year-olds are addicted, but 18%…
On Thursday October 17, we welcomed RECAA (Respecting Elders Communities Against Abuse) and their troop of actors for an afternoon of theatre to raise awareness about elder abuse. We had a great time and truly appreciated the opportunity to take part in a series of…
Under the Government of Québec’s Flu Vaccination Program, the flu vaccine is offered free of charge to people who are most at risk of developing serious complications from the flu. The program aims to reduce hospitalizations and mortality in people who are most at risk.…
The purpose of a protection mandate is to safeguard the interests of an incapacitated person and their family. A person is considered legally incapacitated when he is unable to make decisions or to act on his own behalf because of his health. Such a mandate…
Remue-Ménage de l’Outaouais provides a wide range of domestic support services such as housekeeping, meal preparation and home support. The services are offered to the general population and adapted to the needs of the elderly. You can find more detailed information on their website or contact them at 819-778-2461 or by email at . You can also consult our napperon…
Elder abuse is real and it happens to many seniors. It includes psychological or physical abuse, sexual abuse, financial or property abuse, negligence and violation of human rights. And elder abuse is not always perpetrated by strangers. Over 90% of all reported abuse of seniors…
On Wednesday, June 12, we welcomed participants to our information session on Elder Abuse: Financial Fraud & Scams. The event began with a quick excerpt from the short documentary “A House Divided,” which portrays the emotional complexity of family relationships that can lead to abuse…
