Registed Nurses' Association of Ontario

Health Education Fact Sheets

Health Education Fact Sheets

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Many older adults show signs of delirium, dementia and/or depression.
Caring for a loved one who has these problems can be very stressful and tiring. If someone you care about is having these problems, there are things you can do to help.

Urinary incontinence is a symptom, not a disease. It affects one in four Canadians over the age of 65. There are some things related to age that can contribute to the problem.

Did you know that pain is one of the most frequent reasons why people seek assistance from a healthcare professional?
Studies show that uncontrolled pain is a common problem for people of all ages and can be a big problem for you and your family.

Asthma is one of the most common chronic conditions, affecting 2.3 million Canadians over the age of four. Although most people with asthma can gain good asthma control, many do not.

Nurses support the principles and values that are termed, “patient/client centred care.” A client may be a patient in a hospital, a resident in a long-term care facility, a person or family in the community or an entire community.