Other useful resources available online and in the community

In this video Doctor Andrea Furlan explains how to calculate sleep efficiency and improve sleep quality, with an emphasis on two key questions: What can I do to fall asleep faster? What can I do to sleep better at night?

Dr. Mike has a miracle drink for everything that ails you! Watch this video and find out what it is.

"Body language, or nonverbal communication, plays an important role in social interactions. Much of what we say to others might be misunderstood without added factors of tone, facial expression, or hand gestures. We often say a great deal with our bodies alone before we even open our mouths to speak." Read more about about how to interpret your client's body language in this overview article on the goodtherapy.org website.

It can be difficult to know what questions to ask young patients concerning illnesses, and diseases, how they are feeling both mentally and physically, and many other aspects as a healthcare professional. Due to the difficulty surrounding this line of questioning, the Young Caregivers Association has put together this non-exhaustive list to assist in bridging the gap, building rapport, and facilitating discussion with young patients.

About Grief is a website created by the Canadian Grief Alliance to offer a wide variety of resources about grief and grieving. The site includes information about how to cope with grief, advice on how to support others through their grief, and links to further resources and programs that can help you or someone you know deal with grief.

The Ontario Shores Centre For Mental Health Sciences has created a program that offers mental health support services designed specifically for health care workers in Ontario. If you are a community or health care worker whose mental health has been impacted by a wide array of stressors - including the pandemic OR other crises – confidential and fast access supports are available to help you manage. Supports include access to resources, and brief interventions. The program is available to anyone who works in a health or community care setting, regardless of your role.

There are many services available to help people who have survived a stroke, their family members and their caregivers. This site identifies areas where patients may be having difficulty or need help following a stroke.

My Health Finder is a great website to search health information that is accurate and reliable. You don't have to be afraid or confused by all the information on the web. Check out the fun video-I think we can all relate to it!

HowsYourHealth.org is a website that provides health information and several tools that help you become more Health Confident, improve your health and your health care. Take the quiz, use the tools, design and create your personal health plan.

A New Year brings the opportunity to start fresh. Check out this website, sign up for their newsletter and join others every Monday by committing to the healthy behaviours that can help end chronic preventable diseases!

Mindfulness has been used to improve blood pressure, boost the immune system and help with anxiety and depression. This site offers free guided meditations for use in the comfort of one’s own home. Share with patients or try them yourself!

ConnectMyHealth is a digital health solution that provides you with an online, single access channel to view your health records from participating hospitals in Ontario Health West Region (Southwestern Ontario). ConnectMyHealth can be used on desktop and mobile devices from within Canada, and there's no cost to use it. ConnectMyHealth is different than other patient portals because it combines various types of health records created at hospitals you've been to in the Ontario Health West Region into one, consolidated view. ConnectMyHealth can be an ideal complement to in-person or virtual visits with your care providers by providing you easy access to your hospital records, and to additional functionality you may have through your local hospital, like appointment scheduling.

Registered Nurses Association of Ontario has created a tip sheet to help clients with health appointments and health education.

A Guide to Programs and Services for Seniors in Ontario is your resource for information about programs and services available to Ontario's seniors. It is produced by the Ontario Seniors' Secretariat and distributed by ServiceOntario Publications. This guide is maintained by the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility. All URLs and telephone numbers provided in this document were accurate and active prior to publication. This document is updated periodically but for the most up to date information, please refer to the online version of this guide .

This resource offers simple exercises and suggestions to improve your muscle strength, balance, endurance, and reduce your risk for falls. Created by the Elgin St. Thomas Public Health and The Elgin Safety Team for Adults.

Looking for a new exercise routine? Workout to Go is a simple workout routine, created by the National Institute on Aging. It includes pictures, instructions as well as tips on safety and progression. Minimal equipment needed. Give it a try!

This Home Safety Guide will help your patients identify hazards in the home, help patients to make simple changes and improve their safety. You can also go to their website at www.findingbalanceontario.ca

This tip sheet provides basic guidance to those who are offering evidence-based programs to help them better serve people with disabilities. It offers tips for interacting with people with all types of disabilities.