COVID-19 Resources
The following will link you to the most recent and up-to-date information about the pandemic. This information is not complete but is tailored for older adults, families of older adults, and caregivers. This information is sometimes technical and subject to change frequently, and we will try to keep the information up-to-date and the descriptions as easy to understand as possible.
Government of Canada COVID-19 Outbreak Update – includes news, the current situation Canada-wide, risk update for Canadians, monitoring, history, email updates signup, and contacts at the federal level.
From this page, we have been informed that the risks for more severe outcomes are higher for Canadians who are:
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aged 65 and over
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with compromised immune systems
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with underlying medical conditions
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who are not vaccinated
Older Adults and Caregivers
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This is the official Government of Canada older adults COVID-19 resources page. It includes tips on:
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How to lower your chances of getting ill
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What to do if you become ill
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Physical and mental health self-care
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Protecting yourself from fraud and elder abuse
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Links and information on COVID-19 financial supports
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Information for caregivers, indigenous older adults, and veterans
Vaccine Information
Includes information on the vaccine delivery program, vaccination statistics, information about the available vaccines themselves, the proof of vaccination policies where applicable, and access to the proof of vaccination apps.
Health Care Providers
Includes information from the Government of Saskatchewan, that your health care providers need to know including infection prevention and control, testing and screening and treatment directives, clinical practice guidelines, proof of vaccination, and proper facility signage as may be required in your facility.
Who Is At High Risk For Severe Illness Pamphlet
Published by the Government of Canada, this pamphlet includes information on which chronic conditions put Canadians most at risk and which age groups are most at risk, what can be done to reduce those risks, symptoms of COVID 19 illness, and what to do if you experience symptoms.
Vulnerable Populations Pamphlet
Published by the Government of Canada, this is a guide for caregivers and businesses and facility staff and volunteers and what they can do to help those most at risk for severe COVID 19 illness.
Hand Washing Pamphlet
Published by the Government of Canada, this easy-to-read pamphlet outlines the protocol for safe washing of hands.
Putting on (Donning) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Published by the Saskatchewan Health Authority, this best practices guideline poster helps individuals and health professionals know which specific order to safely put on infection control personal protective equipment, and will be valuable for those visiting or working in hospitals and long term care facilities during COVID 19 and future pandemics
Taking off (Doffing) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Published by the Saskatchewan Health Authority, this best practices guideline poster helps individuals and health professionals know which specific order to safely take off infection control personal protective equipment, and will be valuable for those visiting or working in hospitals and long term care facilities during COVID 19 and future pandemics.
Mental health First Aid: Self-Care & Resilience Guide
Published by the Mental Health Commission of Canada, this package helps individuals create a self-care and resiliency plan essentially outlining activities that keep you grounded, coping resources at your disposal, who you can turn to for support, and additional resources to reach out to in times of stress or with mental health concerns, by province.
Caregiver Mental Health During Covid-19 Outbreak
Published by The Ontario Caregiver Organization, this pamphlet gives some guidance on what caregivers can do for themselves and their loved ones during this pandemic such as how to keep informed, prepared, connected, routine, positive, and healthy.
Individualized Meaningful Engagement through COVID-19 and Beyond
Published by DementiAbility and Behavioural Supports Ontario, this document is to provide supports to caregivers and health care providers and addresses the concerns of boredom and loneliness in a time of social isolation for people living with dementia who may not understand why they need to have their activity and social contact restricted. Includes ideas for leisure and infection control.
Video Conferences and Podcasts
Clicking the button below will bring you to a page of compiled video conferences from mostly medical professionals during the COVID 19 outbreak or audio radio podcasts that may be of some individual interest. The language in the videos may be very bio-medical in nature. Some of these videos might be quite long. No news broadcasts appear in these links. As things have changed over time, policies and procedures and recommendations have changed over time as well. If you would like to know the most recent recommendations and procedures from medical experts, you may need to do more recent searches than information provided in these videos and audio files. These may be of specific clinical value to clinicians, directors, and students viewing this web page.