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August 18 , 2006 MCGUINTY GOVERNMENT MAKING IT EASIER FOR SENIORS TO ACCESS SERVICES IN OTONABEE-SOUTH MONAGHAN OTONABEE-SOUTH MONAGHAN – 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.” "The Seniors Portal is a significant step forward for seniors in the province. The Portal provides centralized access to a host of valuable services for seniors living in the Riding of Peterborough." said MPP Leal. 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? Thinking about moving into a retirement home in your community? This innovative website will eliminate the need to run around from one place to another in search of information. “The Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan is proud to support the Seniors Portal Network in our community. Our seniors are a vital part of this community. It is important that these citizens are able to access information which covers municipal, county, provincial and federal resources and programs,” said Reeve David Nelson. Otonabee-South Monaghanis 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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