Health Information for Retirees
Prepared by Dr. Michelle Freeman PhD, RN
Associate Professor Emerita, Faculty of Nursing
February 2026
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Selfcare Resources
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Healthy Aging |
National Institute on Aging Health information informed by research and reviewed by experts to help you learn about healthy aging and common health conditions in older adults
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Reduce stress and support overall health
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Assess your stress management skills in 5 minutes
Stress relievers: Tips to tame stress
Mindfulness exercises: a simple and practical way to lower stress, improve focus and support overall health |
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Wearable Tech gadgets (smart watches, smart rings and pedometers) |
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Free online hearing test |
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Blood Pressure monitoring at home |
How do I properly measure my blood pressure?
Recommended blood pressure devices
Understanding blood pressure readings
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Risk Screening tool for heart and brain health |
Provides personalized risk profile and action plan, so you can make the best choices for your heart and brain health
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Healthy Sleep |
American Academy of Sleep Medicine: includes resources such as sleep diary
About Sleep (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) |
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Medications, herbs, supplements and vitamins: Searchable databases
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Mayo Clinic Medications, herbs, supplements and vitamins
Medline Plus
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Diseases & Medical Conditions
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Diseases/medical conditions
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Searchable database for diseases and conditions |
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Hearing Loss |
Canadian Hearing Services Information and resources on causes and types of hearing loss. |
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Cancer |
Windsor Regional Hospital Cancer Program Information and resources on local cancer program
Cancer Care Ontario Information on types of cancer, treatments, medications, guidelines, and resources. |
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Diabetes |
Diabetes Canada Information on diabetes including meal planning and virtual education classes |
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Heart Conditions and Stroke |
Heart and Stroke information on strokes, heart conditions, heart-healthy recipes and healthy living
Canadian Stroke Best Practices: Patient & Caregiver Resources
American Heart Association Health topics such as atrial fibrillation, arrythmias
Heart attack and stroke symptoms |
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Mental Health and Dementia Care
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Canadian Coalition for Seniors' Mental Health (CCSMH): Supporting the Mental Health of Older Adults Information on delirium, dementia, depression, substance abuse disorders, suicide prevention.
Canadian Mental Health Association Windsor Essex County Information on a variety of mental health issues.
Alzheimer’s Society of Windsor Essex County Information, resources, supports and research on Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias |
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Care Resources
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Home Care
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Ontario Health atHome Provide a wide range of health care services and resources that are covered through the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) and can be provided in a patient’s home or at a nursing clinic. Based on assessment, the following services may be provided: Nursing Personal support (bathing, dressing, etc.) Physiotherapy Occupational therapy Speech-language therapy Medical supplies and equipment (some fees may apply) Long-term care placement Social work Nutrition counselling Other specialized programs and nursing services available as needed Publications
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Hospice of Windsor Essex County and the Erie Shores Campus |
Hospice residence and in-home care; programs include peer support groups, coping with illness, gentle exercise, transportation, children-centered programming, education, grief and bereavement |
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Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) and other end-of-life options
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Ontario has an established care coordination service to assist patients, family members, caregivers, friends and clinicians who are looking for information and access to support for MAID and other end-of-life options. Health at Home Province of Ontario Government of Canada information and legislation |