Resources
ONLINE RESOURCES
The following tools are meant to supplement, not replace, professional health advice.
PAIN MANAGEMENT RESOURCES
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Pain U Online (Toronto Academic Pain Management Institute)
NSHA Chronic Pain Services Patient Resources
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Chronic Pain Champions - Resources
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Pain Education (Live Plan Be)
ONLINE EXERCISE VIDEOS
GentleFit (YMCA)
HASfit (Heart & Soul Fitness)
Zumba Gold - Beginner's Seated Class (Michelle Thimas) - seated cardio exercise
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More Life Health - variety of exercise videos for seniors
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Walk At Home (Leslie Sansone) - walking-based exercise videos
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Yes2Next - variety of seniors' exercise videos
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Senior Shape Fitness - variety of seniors' exercise videos, all standing
Gentle Tai Chi & Qigong (LEAP Service)
Your Exercise Solution (Arthritis Foundation) - variety of exercise videos
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Stroke Class - online exercise classes led by a physiotherapist
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Community Health Team Exercise Videos (Nova Scotia Health) - variety of exercise videos
OTHER ACTIVE AGING RESOURCES
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24 Hour Movement Guidelines (Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology)
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How to Get Up From A Fall (Finding Balance Alberta)
6 Steps to Prevent A Fall (video - National Council on Aging)
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6 Steps to Protect Your Older Loved One from a Fall (handout - NCOA)
Aging & Disability Resources Video Library
Get Fit for Life (National Institute on Aging)
Arthritis Society Canada Online Learning Modules
Too Fit to Fracture Exercise Guidelines (Osteoporosis Canada)
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U-ExCEL Balancing Act Manual (University of New England)
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Western Region Resources (Caregivers NS): long list of local supportive aging resources
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PRENATAL & POSTPARTUM RESOURCES
Pelvic Exercises Physiotherapy (Michelle Kenway) - free online pelvic floor exercises & education
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Guidelines for Physical Activity During Pregnancy (Australian Government)
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MUTU - online postpartum restorative core exercise program
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Core Confidence eBook (Bellies Inc.)
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Mothers Moving Forward (SIRC): a postpartum guide to physical activity
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
Wellness Together Canada - free online counselling
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Mental Health 101 - CAMH
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Thrive Learning Centre (Fountain of Health)
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Hope Couch - free mental health counselling for people who face barriers to accessing counselling (such as finances, waitlists, or insurance)
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Strategies for Improving Sleep (Jesse Robson & Patti Pattenden)
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Thrive Mental Health Walk-In Clinic: located in Chester, at Our Health Centre