Links

General sources for information on Alzheimer Diseases and Related Dementia (ADRD) links.

Organizations, Associations and Networks

Alzheimer Society Chapters (Ontario)- List of local chapters
Alzheimer Society of Ontario (ASO
Baycrest- Research, Education, Health Information
Caregiver Connect- Virtual space that offers caregivers access to information and resources
Continuing Gerontological Educational Co-operative
Ontario Dementia Network (ODN)
MAREP- Newsletter, Research, Education
Local Health Integration Networks
Ontario Community Care Access Centre Association
Ontario Long Term Care Association- Training and Development
P.I.E.C.E.S- Best practice learning and development initiative
Dementia Education- A multi-faceted education program to inform and promote practice change on ADRD
Regional Geriatric Programs Central- The RGP supports health care professionals in Toronto and surrounding regions in the provision of interdisciplinary, senior-friendly, and evidence-based care that optimizes the function and independence of seniors and their ability to age in place. Local Regional Geriatric Programs (RGPs) websites: Toronto, Kingston, London, Ottawa
Registered Nurses Association of Ontario- RNAO Best Practices guideline, Educator’s Guide
Seniors Health Knowledge Network - Province-wide knowledge exchange network that links caregivers with researchers, and policy makers
U-First!- Education program which includes a job aid tool - the U-First! Wheel

Alzheimer Society of Canada (ASC) - The latest information on Alzheimer's disease, related dementias, caregiving, support, research, treatment, and Alzheimer Society programs and services
Canadian Study of Health and Aging- Publications
Cargiver Connect - Participate in discussion boards and connect with other caregivers, ask questions
Canadian Coalition for Seniors Mental Health - Events, Tools & Resources
Canadian Collaborative Mental Health Initiative- Resources
Canadian Dementia Knowledge Translation Network- Network for translation and exchange of research in ADRD
Canadian Psychiatric Association - Publications
Forgetfulnotforgotten.com- is a web community for Alzheimer's caregivers
Health Canada
National Directory of Hospice Palliative Care Services- On-line directory designed to provide you with information on the availability of hospice palliative care services across Canada
National Initiative for the Care of the Elderly (NICE)- International network of researchers, practitioners and students dedicated to improving the care of older adults, both in Canada and abroad.
PainCare (Canada) - For health care practitioners, free registration with healthcare license number

Cochrane Library - Collection of databases in medicine and other healthcare specialties
Evidence Database on Aging Care - useful reference tool for social workers, policy makers, and others interested in quality of care for elderly
MedlinePlus - Plain language articles for residents, families and staff go to
Medscape - Medical news, journal articles, the eMedicine Clinical Reference, and MedPulse
PubMed - Peer reviewed, research articles