Submitted by Lise Guignard, Office Manager, New Brunswick Senior Citizens' Federation
(506) 857-8242 [email protected]/[email protected]
211 NB Helpline: A free information and referral helpline for New Brunswickers to call when they need help finding supports in their community.
Ways to access:
Or go online:
Aging in New Brunswick: A User’s Guide
To request a printed copy, call 2-1-1 or visit your local library.
(506) 857-8242 [email protected]/[email protected]
211 NB Helpline: A free information and referral helpline for New Brunswickers to call when they need help finding supports in their community.
Ways to access:
- Dial 2-1-1
- Toll-Free Line: 1-855-258-4126
- Toll-free Text-based line (for those who are deaf, speech impaired, or hard of hearing): 1-855-405-7446
- Email: [email protected]
Or go online:
- English: https://nb.211.ca/search/
- French: https://nb.211.ca/recherche
Aging in New Brunswick: A User’s Guide
- English: https://www.stu.ca/aging-in-nb-en/
- French: https://www.stu.ca/vieillir-au-nb-fr/
To request a printed copy, call 2-1-1 or visit your local library.
Extra Mural NB
We provide home and community-based health care to people of all ages across New Brunswick.
Questions about EMP Services or Referrals? Contact the Care Coordination Center at 1-844-982-7367
Finding Balance NB
With the support from Trauma NB, the Finding Balance Program was first introduced to New Brunswickers in 2016. In this province, Finding Balance NB has a goal to reduce falls and fall-related injuries in older adults by supporting public awareness efforts throughout the province.
Forward with Dementia
Resources for people living with dementia and for their care support partners.
Health Care Directives
A guide to giving instructions about future health care decisions offered by the Public Legal Education and Information Service of New Brunswick
Home First
Supports for Aging at Home in New Brunswick
Lifeline
Maintain your independence with Lifeline Fall Detection System
Plan Well
Plan for serious illness in advance and make sure you and your family are optimally prepared and protected.
Red Cross Health Equipment Loan Program
The Canadian Red Cross Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP), provides health equipment to individuals recovering from illness or injury, and empowers people to live with independence and dignity. Like a prescription, healthcare professionals refer clients to the Canadian Red Cross and health equipment is selected to safely meet the needs of each individual.
Safe- Senior Adult Fitness Exercises
Developed by the Geriatric Division of Medicine at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), safe is a series of exercise videos with one goal – to improve your quality of life. The prevention of falls, as well as overcoming the fear of falling, is a big part of that. Safe will help make you feel stronger and more confident.
Senior Abuse or Neglect
Information, including how to report concerns.
Social Supports NB
Are you a senior living in New Brunswick? If so, there are programs and services geared specifically for you to stay as independent and healthy as possible. Government and community organizations offer these supports to help you age well.
Tele-Care 811
If you or someone you know requires non-urgent health advice or information, call Tele-Care. A registered nurse will assess your needs and provide information, education and/or advice as required. For access to this confidential and bilingual toll-free telephone service, 24 hours a day, seven days a week please dial 811.
Trauma NB
Our core functions are providing support to health care professionals working in trauma care and providing New Brunswickers with injury prevention resources.
Zoomers on the Go
Falls are a major issue for all Canadian seniors and remain the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations among older adults. Zoomers on the Go program is an evidence-informed fall prevention exercise program for older adults. It is led by peers either in person or online.
We provide home and community-based health care to people of all ages across New Brunswick.
Questions about EMP Services or Referrals? Contact the Care Coordination Center at 1-844-982-7367
- English: https://extramuralnb.ca/en
- French: https://extramuralnb.ca/fr/
Finding Balance NB
With the support from Trauma NB, the Finding Balance Program was first introduced to New Brunswickers in 2016. In this province, Finding Balance NB has a goal to reduce falls and fall-related injuries in older adults by supporting public awareness efforts throughout the province.
- English: https://findingbalancenb.ca/
- French: https://trouverlequilibrenb.ca/a-propos/
Forward with Dementia
Resources for people living with dementia and for their care support partners.
- English: https://forwardwithdementia.ca/
- French: https://forward-avancer.ca/
Health Care Directives
A guide to giving instructions about future health care decisions offered by the Public Legal Education and Information Service of New Brunswick
- English: https://www.legal-info-legale.nb.ca/en/ health-care-directives
- French: https://www.legal-info-legale.nb.ca/fr/ health-care-directives
Home First
Supports for Aging at Home in New Brunswick
- English: https://socialsupportsnb.ca/en/
- French: https://soutienssociauxnb.ca/fr/landing/du- soutien-pour-les-personnes-agees
Lifeline
Maintain your independence with Lifeline Fall Detection System
- English: https://www.lifeline.ca/en/lp/philips- lifeline-for-seniors/
- French: https://www.lifeline.ca/fr/lp/philips- lifeline-les-aines/
Plan Well
Plan for serious illness in advance and make sure you and your family are optimally prepared and protected.
- English: https://planwellguide.com/
- French: https://planwellguide.com/en-francais/
Red Cross Health Equipment Loan Program
The Canadian Red Cross Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP), provides health equipment to individuals recovering from illness or injury, and empowers people to live with independence and dignity. Like a prescription, healthcare professionals refer clients to the Canadian Red Cross and health equipment is selected to safely meet the needs of each individual.
- English: https://www.redcross.ca/how-we-help/ community-health-services-in-canada/health- equipment-loan-program
- French: https://www.croixrouge.ca/nos-champs- d-action/services-de-sante-communautaire-au- canada/programme-de-pret-d-equipement-medical- help
Safe- Senior Adult Fitness Exercises
Developed by the Geriatric Division of Medicine at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), safe is a series of exercise videos with one goal – to improve your quality of life. The prevention of falls, as well as overcoming the fear of falling, is a big part of that. Safe will help make you feel stronger and more confident.
- English: https://safe-seniors.com/
- French: https://safe-seniors.com/fr
Senior Abuse or Neglect
Information, including how to report concerns.
- English: https://socialsupportsnb.ca/en/program/ how-report-abuse-assault-or-neglect
- French: https://socialsupportsnb.ca/fr/program/ comment-signaler-les-cas-de-mauvais-traitements- dagression-ou-de-negligence
Social Supports NB
Are you a senior living in New Brunswick? If so, there are programs and services geared specifically for you to stay as independent and healthy as possible. Government and community organizations offer these supports to help you age well.
- English: https://socialsupportsnb.ca/en/landing/ help-seniors
- French: https://soutienssociauxnb.ca/fr/landing/du- soutien-pour-les-personnes-agees
Tele-Care 811
If you or someone you know requires non-urgent health advice or information, call Tele-Care. A registered nurse will assess your needs and provide information, education and/or advice as required. For access to this confidential and bilingual toll-free telephone service, 24 hours a day, seven days a week please dial 811.
Trauma NB
Our core functions are providing support to health care professionals working in trauma care and providing New Brunswickers with injury prevention resources.
- English: nbtrauma.ca/new-brunswickers/
- French: nbtrauma.ca/new-brunswickers/ ?lang=fr
Zoomers on the Go
Falls are a major issue for all Canadian seniors and remain the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations among older adults. Zoomers on the Go program is an evidence-informed fall prevention exercise program for older adults. It is led by peers either in person or online.
- English: findingbalancenb.ca/older-adults/ how-to-prevent-falls/staying-physically-active/ zoomers-in-balance/
- French: trouverlequilibrenb.ca/personnes- agees/prevenir-les-chutes/staying-physically -active/zoomers-en-equilibre/
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