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August 18 , 2006 MCGUINTY GOVERNMENT MAKING IT EASIER FOR SENIORS TO ACCESS SERVICES IN HURON EAST HURON EAST – The McGuinty government, with its federal and municipal partners, has launched SeniorsInfo.ca making it easier for older adults to access information, programs and services from all levels of government Ontario Minister Responsible for Seniors, Jim Bradley announced today. “SeniorsInfo.ca is a terrific website for seniors who want a convenient way to access information about all the programs and services available in their home town,” said Bradley. “SeniorsInfo.ca was designed with input from seniors. I encourage seniors and their families and caregivers to log on to www.seniorsinfo.ca to get answers to their questions.” Need to find out whether you may be eligible to receive the Guaranteed Income Supplement? Want information about OHIP coverage, or a special seniors program at your local library? This innovative website will eliminate the need to run around from one place to another in search of information. “We are pleased to be a part of this initiative in partnership with our provincial and federal governments. The seniors and residents of Huron East benefit daily from the information our Huroneast.com website about services and resources available to residents and we are hopeful that our part of the new and broader seniors web portal can make the information even more accessible and useful. Seniors are a wonderful untapped resource of experience and knowledge. We congratulate the Ontario Seniors’ Secretariat and look forward to continuing cooperation on ventures assisting our seniors in Huron county,” said Mayor Joseph Seili. The Municipality of Huron East is just one of 22 Ontario communities which have developed a unique website for their seniors. Ontario’s seniors population is expected to more than double to 3.2 million by 2028. The McGuinty government has been investing to help meet the challenges and opportunities posed by the province’s aging population, including:
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