COVID-19 related Tops 10 Scams and Frauds
Beware of the frauds and scams happening during COVID-19. Here is a list of the top 10. Protect yourself and educate your friends and family. Stay Safe! Top 10 Frauds and Scams during COVID-19
Date updated: April 16, 2020
People who are at high risk for severe illness from COVID-19
While diseases can make anyone sick, some Canadians are more at risk of developing severe complications from an illness due to underlying medical conditions and age. If you are at risk for complications, you can take action to reduce your risk of getting sick from COVID-19. Click Here for more information from the Government of…
Frauds and Scams- 5 tips during COVID-19
5 Tips to protect yourself from COVID-19 Related Fraud and Scams. Never click on links or attachments in unsolicited or suspicious emails Never give out your personal or financial information by email, text or phone Note that financial institutions like your bank will never ask you to give personal, login or account information by text…
Everything You Need to Know About COVID-19 and Your Finances- Do you qualify for new funding?
CLICK HERE: Credit Counselling Services of Atlantic Canada Inc. With every day that goes by, COVID-19 continues to evolve and change our lives and our world. There is no doubt that all Canadians will see their finances impacted by COVID-19. While the government is stepping in to support those in need, we must all do…
RESOURCES AND STRATEGIES FOR DECISION-MAKING: TAKING STOCK FIRST IN A THREE-PART SERIES
In this three-part series, Family Caregivers of BC will share strategies and resources on decision-making and health care advocacy with care recipients with complex and chronic illnesses. Before family caregivers can navigate the range of community services and the health care system, it is a good idea to have a sense of what the person…
3 WAYS TO RESPOND WHEN SOMEONE WITH ALZHEIMER’S SAYS I WANT TO GO HOME
3 WAYS TO RESPOND WHEN SOMEONE WITH ALZHEIMER’S SAYS I WANT TO GO HOME This article is from Daily Caring- click here to go to the article on their website Hearing someone say “I want to go home” over and over again is something Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers often deal with. It’s especially frustrating to hear when they’re already home. But…
Provincial Advisory Council on Aging and Seniors
The Provincial Advisory Council on Aging and Seniors (PACAS) is a volunteer council of thirteen individuals from throughout the province. PACAS advises and informs the Provincial Government on issues, concerns, and requirements of older adults. The Council ensures that the Provincial Government considers the perspective of older adults when developing current and future policies for…
Long-Term Care Facilities and Personal Care Homes
Seniors often call asking for information that will help them stay in their home or move. The government of NL funds the Regional Health Authorities to subsidize a variety of options available to eligible seniors. These residential options include: Long-Term Care [Nursing Home] Facilities and Personal Care Homes
Labrador-Grenfell Health. Long Term Care
Labrador-Grenfell Health long term care services include: Regional assessment and placement Recreational therapy Planning and direction for long term care beds in St. Anthony, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador City, and Forteau There is a single point of entry.
Eastern Health. Long Term Care
Three long-term care options are available to individuals depending on their care needs: Personal care homes – for-profit businesses that usually provide a lower level of nursing and personal care to residents than Nursing homes. Nursing homes – Long Term Care Facilities Protective Community Residences Admission to long-term care facilities is taken care of by…