If you are a resident of Nova Scotia, are receiving outpatient treatment at the QEII Cancer Care Program and live more than 50 kms one way from the hospital, accommodations will be provided for you and a support person. This pamphlet lists locations that are part of the Accommodations Program. Due to the temporary closure of Holy Redeemer Centre, the Cape Breton Cancer Centre has made arrangements with the Holiday Inn to provide accommodations for patients travelling significant distances to re…
This pamphlet explains what you can expect from a stay at a Community Transitional Care Centre.
The Seniors Afternoon Out Program is an affordable social opportunity for seniors living in the Annapolis Valley. Activities promote physical and mental wellness and give support for caregiver respite (relief). This pamphlet explains who can attend, what may happen in an afternoon, the benefits, and how to register for the program. This pamphlet is also available as letter size (WT85-2383).
The Seniors Afternoon Out Program is an affordable social opportunity for seniors living in the Annapolis Valley. Activities promote physical and mental wellness and give support for caregiver respite (relief). This pamphlet explains who can attend, what may happen in an afternoon, the benefits, and how to register for the program. This pamphlet is also available as a tri-fold (WT85-2221).
The Seniors Community Health Team is a team of health care providers dedicated to the health, safety, and wellbeing of seniors. They visit seniors in their homes in Lunenburg and Queens Counties. The goal of the program is to help to improve seniors' quality of life, and help them to stay healthy and independent, at home and in the community. Topics include: what the team does, who is eligible, and how to get a referral. Contact information is included.
The Seniors LINCS Program visits seniors in their homes in Annapolis and Kings Counties, help seniors stay in their homes and communities independently for as long as possible. Topics include: what the team does, who is eligible, how to get a referral, and contact info if you have questions.
Tele-Oncology is a service available to residents living outside Sydney or Halifax that connects you and your local nurse or doctor with your cancer doctor. The pamphlet describes what you need to bring to the appointment, what will happen, and common concerns.
Integrated Chronic Care Service (ICCS) provides assessments and care planning for people with complex chronic (ongoing) conditions. This pamphlet explains what to expect when you come to ICCS. Topics include appointments, bringing a support person(s) and/or a loved one to your appointments, why ICCS is scent-free, what 'scent-free' means, and how to become scent-free for your appointments. An approved products list is provided.