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Health Conditions

Welcome to the expanded Health Conditions section of caregiver-connect.ca! Many new conditions have been added to be of help to you and those you may be caring for. Check back regularly as more are added.

Evidence has demonstrated the value of caregivers! Having a caregiver involved, especially for those with long-term or progressive conditions, results in better outcomes. We have provided a brief description about each health condition but focus on links to quality information for caregivers Canada-wide and by province, including:

• Managing Chronic Conditions



• ABI - Acquired Brain Injury



• ALS - Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis



• Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia



• Arthritis and Other Bone Diseases



• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)



• Cancer



• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)



• Chronic Pain



• Diabetes



• FASD - Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder



• Fibromyalgia (FM)



• Heart and Stroke



• High Blood Pressure



• Huntington Disease



• Kidney Disease



• Lung (Respiratory) Diseases



• Mental Health Disorders



• MS - Multiple Sclerosis



• Palliative (End-of-life) Care



• Parkinson's Disease



• Persons with Disabilities
  

Information is developed from experts/expert organizations in the field. VON staff and volunteers draft and review the information.

Contact us to suggest a condition or resource.

We hope you find the information on caregiver-connect.ca useful. The content is for information only. Please see your health care provider about any personal health concerns.