There’s a common misconception that as we get older, we can’t really do anything
about our health. Nothing could be further from the truth! While we may have little
control over our genetics, there are still many things we can do to maintain vital,
active lives.
Right now, you or your loved-one could be at the crossroads of life – perhaps coping
with a chronic health problem or learning to live with advancing age. You have the
power to slow down the progression of health conditions and even prevent illness
by taking charge of your health.
We Care’s Get Going To Keep Going guide is designed to help you or your loved
one live active, healthy lives. Using the guide is simple. Click on the chapter
links on the left to explore each section of the guide. You’ll find useful information
ranging from healthy eating to creating SMART goals.
To order your freecopy of the Get Going Guide,
click here or call 1-877-853-1195.
To view an online version of the guide, click here.
Acknowledgements:
We Care would like to thank the following individuals and organizations for their
review and assistance in bringing the Get Going to Keep Going guide to fruition.
Nadine Henningsen, Executive Director, Canadian Home Care Association
Bill Innes, CEO, North Simcoe Muskoka, Community Care Access Centre
Kevin J. Leonard and Sandra Dalziel, Founders, Patient Destiny
Marilyn Dinsmore, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Specialist, North Simcoe Family
Health Team
Marni Swanson, Chronic Disease Nurse Specialist, Fraser Health
TELUS Health Solutions
Pat Atkinson, Health Consultant
Linda Lane, Director of Clinical Practice & Quality Management, We Care Health Services
Sue Kelly, Director of Health & Wellness, We Care Health Services