Programs and Services

 

A Guide to Programs and Services for Seniors in Ontario

 


Guide to Programs and Services for Seniors in OntarioThe Seniors’ Secretariat is committed to improving seniors’ quality of life, and educating seniors, their families, caregivers, and colleagues about program and services for seniors.

The Secretariat has developed A Guide to Programs and Services for Seniors in Ontario to bring together in one document the wealth of programs and services provided to Ontario seniors by the government, as well as by community organizations and service providers.

This Guide has been developed in consultation with both provincial and federal government ministries, major seniors' organizations and service providers and members of the Ontario Seniors’ Secretariat Seniors Liaison Committee. The Ontario Seniors' Secretariat wishes to acknowledge the many hours spent by staff, ministry officials and seniors themselves in helping to review and edit the Guide to ensure the Guide's relevance and accuracy.

You can download a PDF version of the guide here, or view the guide online by clicking on the content titles below:

 

The Ontario Seniors’ Secretariat

Introduction

How to use this Guide

How to Access this Guide online

How to Improve this Guide

Chapter 1: Accessing Government

Chapter 2: Health

Chapter 3: Community-Based Health Services

Chapter 4: Housing

Chapter 5: Care Facilities

Chapter 6: Finances

Chapter 7: Transportation

Chapter 8: Veterans’ Services

Chapter 9: Disability Supports

Chapter 10: Services for Newcomer Seniors

Chapter 11: Legal Matters, Human Rights and End of Life Issues

Chapter 12: Consumer Information and Protection

Chapter 13: Emergency Services, Crisis Intervention and Public Safety

Chapter 14: Employment, Lifelong Learning and Volunteering

Chapter 15: Active Living, Leisure and Travel

Chapter 16: Recognizing Seniors’ Contributions

Chapter 17: Caregiving

Appendix 1: Tips For Using The Telephone, Internet Sources and E-mail

Appendix 2: Frequently Asked Questions

Appendix 3: Seniors Directory to Programs and Services


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