Health Support Groups

Cardiac Rehabilitation: Provides a professionally supervised program to help individuals recover from heart attacks, heart failure and procedures such as angioplasty, stenting and heart surgery. Cardiac rehab may include:

• A detailed initial assessment of all aspects of participants and their health
• Exercise training supervised by a physiotherapist, registered nurse, and respiratory therapist
• Education on heart disease and how to manage it
• Strategies to reduce risk factors for cardiovascular disease
• Nutritional counseling by a registered dietitian
• Other counseling and/or group support

Note: Cardiac Rehab does not replace medical therapy. It is used with medical therapy to enhance recovery and reduce the risk of a future cardiac event.

Pulmonary Rehabilitation: Helps improve individuals well-being if they have chronic (ongoing) breathing problems. Pulmonary Rehab may include:

• A detailed initial assessment of all aspects of you and your health
• Exercise training supervised by a physiotherapist, registered nurse, and respiratory therapist
• Education on lung diseases and how to manage it
• Energy conservation techniques
• Breathing strategies
• Nutritional counseling by a registered dietitian
• Other counseling and/or group support

Note: Pulmonary Rehab does not replace medical therapy. It is used with medical therapy to reduce the symptoms of ongoing lung condition and improve overall quality of life.

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Monitored online peer support community that helps individuals with cancer and their loved ones connect through sharing experiences and building supportive online relationships.

Trained volunteers offer one-on-one peer support to adults impacted by type 1 diabetes.

Monthly webinars and Facebook support groups are also offered.

Provides 24/7 access to an active online support community of individuals of all ages affected by different types of brain tumours and their caregivers. Private Facebook groups are available in English and French. Groups include:

• A group for anyone affected by a brain tumour - English
• A group for anyone affected by a brain tumour - French
• A group for anyone affected by a pediatric brain tumour - English
• A group for anyone affected by a pediatric brain tumour - French
• A group focused on caregivers - English
• A group focused on young adults - English

Provides a virtual and in-person support groups for adults with autism.

Provides a series of eight weekly online support meetings for children ages 7-11 with asthma. By connecting with other children with asthma, participants will have the opportunity to develop a sense of belonging by sharing experiences and asking questions.

Provides in-person and online support groups for caregivers, friends and family members of individuals living with dementia. In-person support groups are held in Charlottetown, O'Leary, Summerside, Montague, and Souris. Features of meetings include:

• Exchanging stories and making friends
• Accessing the most current information about dementia
• Learning and sharing practical tips
• Decreasing feelings of loneliness and isolation
• Finding a sense of hope
• Connecting with others who understand