Useful Links

Notice: Links marked with a will take you to web sites not maintained by the Windermere Care Centre (WCC). WCC provides the links for convenience and information purposes only. The links do not necessarily represent the opinion of the WCC, nor does WCC imply endorsement of the content or association with the author.

Medical Services Plan - for British Columbia residents insures medically required services provided by physicians and supplementary health care practitioners, laboratory services and diagnostic procedures.

PharmaCare - provides financial assistance to British Columbia residents for eligible prescription drugs and designated medical supplies.

Toll-free 1-800 Ministry of Health Information phone numbers.

Seniors Health Branch - Ministry of Health Services - is responsible for providing subject matter expertise, critical analysis and advice to the Ministry of Health Services on issues affecting the health of seniors.

Health Authorities in BC - the six health authorities in BC.

Vancouver Coastal Health - Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) provides a variety of health services to residents of Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Richmond and Coast Garibaldi region.

VCH Services for Seniors - VCH information for seniors.

Ministry of Human Resources - information on programs and services, including Bus Pass Program and Seniors Supplement.

Public Health Agency of Canada - healthy living for older adults.

BC Cancer Agency - information on cancer.

Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse - mission is to provide objective, evidence-based information and advice that will help reduce the health, social and economic harm associated with substance abuse and addictions.

Canadian Diabetes Association - promotes the health of Canadians through diabetes research, education, service and advocacy.

Canadian Mental Health Association - promotes mental health and supports the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada - information on Multiple Sclerosis.

Parkinson Society Canada - information on Parkinson's disease.

Alzheimer Society of BC - provides support and information to caregivers and people with the Alzheimer's disease.

Osteoporosis Society of Canada - serving people who have, or are at risk for, osteoporosis.

HeartBC - provides knowledge and expertise to patients, their families and healthcare professionals.

Heart and Stroke Foundation - a source of heart disease and stroke information.

Simon Fraser University Gerontology Research Centre and Department of Gerontology - research, education and information on individual and population aging.

Wired Seniors - a wide variety of Seniors oriented information and programs.

Caregiver Network - a resource centre to help caregivers of the elderly and ill.

Seniors Canada On-Line - an on-line resource to access information provided by governments and well known non-government organizations for seniors, their families, caregivers and organizations that support them.

Public Guardian and Trustee of BC - operates under provincial law to provide assistance to adults who need support for financial and personal decision-making.

Canada Pension Plan - information on the Canada Pension Plan.

Old Age Security - information on the Canada Old Age Security Program.

Veterans Affairs Canada - services for Veterans Affairs Canada clients.

Nursing Home Guide - information for family members facing the practical and emotional issues that arise when seeking nursing home care.

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