Chronic Illness

MedsCheck is a free program offered by the Ontario Ministry of Health for people who are taking 3 or more medications for chronic conditions. The web page provides information about MedsCheck programs for people with chronic conditions who are living at home or in long-term care homes. It also offers the MedsCheck Personal medication Record.

This webpage helps to understand the relationship between a chronic disease and depression. It explains signs and symptoms of depression, how depression is linked to the physical symptoms of illness and how depression is treated.

The South West Self-Management Program offers free programs for people with chronic conditions. These workshops provide participants with the skills, tools and confidence to better manage their medical conditions. The program also offers workshops and training sessions for health service providers to assist with the integration and implementation of self-management best practices. Workshops cover variety of topics such as managing pain, dealing with difficult emotions, goal setting, healthy eating and more.

This resource encourages those affected by chronic illness to communicate their emotional and physical needs openly with friends, family members and other people with the same medical condition to avoid social isolation and get help managing their illness.