Resources for Seniors

by Lise Guinard

Here are a few resources that are focused on helping older adults in New Brunswick continue to live well.  

211 NB Helpline:
A free information and referral helpline for New Brunswickers to call when they need help finding support 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
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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/
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To request a printed copy, call 211 or visit your local library.


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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

English: New Brunswick Extra-Mural Program (extramuralnb.ca)
French: Programme extra-mural du Nouveau-Brunswick (extramuralnb.ca)
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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: findingbalancenb
​French: http://www.nbtrauma.wixsite.com/ trouverlequilibrenb
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Forward with Dementia:
Resources for people living with dementia and for their care support partners.

English: https://forwardwithdementia.ca/
French: https://forward-avancer.ca/
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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

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Home First:
Supports for Aging at Home in New Brunswick

English: Social Supports NB | Government of New Brunswick
French: Soutiens sociaux NB | Gouvernement Nouveau Brunswick

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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/

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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/

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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/soins-a-domicile-et-soins-de-sante-au-canada/programme-de-pret-d-equipement-medical-help?lang=fr-CA&_ga=

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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: Safe | Home (safe-seniors.com)
French: Safe | Accueil (safe-seniors.com)


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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


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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: Social Supports NB | Government of New Brunswick
French: Soutiens sociaux NB | Gouvernement Nouveau Brunswick

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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.

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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: New Brunswickers - Trauma NB 
French: Néo-Brunswickois - Trauma NB

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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: Finding Balance
French: https://www.nbtrauma.wixsite.com/ trouverlequilibrenb