Seniors Canada On-line
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Canada's Trusted Information Source for Seniors, Caregivers, Families and Service Providers.
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A to Z Index
The A to Z Index presents a list of sites that relate to a specific subject. For example, if you were looking for anything to do with 'injuries' you would click on the letter 'I', then click on the subject 'injuries'. This would give you a list of all sites that have been assigned the subject 'injuries'.
"Guides"
Yukon Territory
Yukon Telehealth Network
Telehealth uses videoconferencing technology to provide healthcare services and education to clients and health care professionals in their own community. The Yukon Telehealth Network links ten communities in the Yukon with telehealth workstations.
Source : Government of Yukon. Department of Health and Social Services.
Canada
Aboriginal Canada Portal: Elders
This Web page provides Governement of Canada funded programs to help First Nations Seniors maintain their indepence and stay healthy and safe.
Source : Aboriginal Canada Portal
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Telephone: 1-888-399-0111
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E-Mail :
E-mail: ACP@inac.gc.ca
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Opening Hours :
Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
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Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative
The Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative is designed to provide a more comprehensive, collaborative and integrated approach to decreasing diabetes and its complications among Aboriginal peoples.
Source : Health Canada
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Telephone: 1-866-225-0709
- TTY Services: 1-800-267-1245
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About multiple formats
If you have a visual impairment, you can get Canada Revenue Agency publications in Braille, in large print, in etext (computer disquette or on audiocassette.
Source : Canada Revenue Agency
Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults : A Discussion Paper
It has become increasingly clear that abuse and neglect of older adults has come to be recognized as a problem worthy of serious academic inquiry and coordinated social action on the part of all Canadians. The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the important developments that have occurred in the field since the publication of the first discussion paper in 1989.
Source : Public Health Agency of Canada, National Clearinghouse on Family Violence
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Telephone: 1-800-267-1291
- TTY Service: 1-800-561-5643
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Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults: Fact Sheet (PDF Format)
This fact sheet provides information on abuse and neglect of older adults living in the community. The information will be of greatest interest to professionals and community service providers who want to learn more about abuse and neglect of older adults.
Source : Public Health Agency of Canada, National Clearinghouse on Family Violence
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Telephone: 1-800-267-1291
- TTY Service: 1-800-561-5643
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Allowance for the Survivor
If you are between 60 and 64, have a low or modest income, and your spouse or common-law partner (same sex or opposite sex) has died, you may qualify for the Allowance for the Survivor.
Source : Social Development Canada
Allowance Program
If you are between 60 and 64, and your spouse or common-law (same sex or opposite sex) partner receives the Guaranteed Income Supplement, you may be eligible for the Allowance. The Allowance is a monthly benefit that helps bridge the income gap until you reach 65.
Source : Social Development Canada
Assistance Fund - Veterans Affairs Canada
The Assistance Fund provides financial assistance to any recipient of the War Veterans Allowance (WVA) for an emergency or unexpected contingency that affects health or safety and for which there are no other resources available.
Source : Veterans Affairs Caanada
Assistance Service for Former Canadian Military Members and Their Families
The VAC Assistance Service has been developed to assist you in overcoming almost every problem that can affect your personal or professional life.
Source : Veterans Affairs Canada
The Auto$mart Guide
The Auto$mart Guide provides helpful energy-efficiency tips on how to buy, drive and maintain you vehicule, save fuel and money, and help the environment.
Contact Information :
- Tool-Free Telephone: 1-800-622-6232
- TTY Service: 1-800-926-9105
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Be Prepared, Not Scared
Information products include alerts and advisories, self-help advice brochures, fact sheets, news releases, teacher's aids and videos.
Source : Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada
Contact Information :
- Telephone: (613) 991-3283
- Fax: (613) 998-9589
- TTY Service: 1 866 865-5667
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E-Mail :
E-mail: communications@psepc.gc.ca
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Postal Address :
340 Laurier Avenue West
Ottawa, Canada
K1A 0P8
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Bon Voyage, But... Information for the Canadian Traveller
This reference booklet which includes travel information, important telephone numbers and addresses of Canadian missions around the world, will help you plan ahead for your trip. It also provides information on passports, insurance, entry requirements, health, safety and security issues, and on avoiding difficulties with Canadian customs when you return.
Source : Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
Border Wait Times
This Web page lists the estimated wait times for crossing the Canada-United States land border at certain locations.
Source : Canada Border Services Agency
Bruno and Alice: A love story in twelve parts about seniors and safety
This series of twelve illustrated stories follows the whimsical romance of two active seniors who, through lack of prevention, end up in awkward situations and almost miss their rendez-vous with love. The stories offer insight into some of the personal preventive measures seniors can take to make their environment safer and prevent injuries.
Source : Public Health Agency, Division of Aging and Seniors
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Telephone: 1-800-622-6232
- TTY Service: 1-800-926-9105
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Bureau of Pensions Advocates
The Bureau of Pensions Advocates is a unique organization within Veterans Affairs Canada that provides free legal advice and services to people who want assistance in appealing departmental decisions associated with disability pension claims.
Source : Veterans Affairs Canada
Business Start-Up Assistant
The Business Start-up Assistant (BSA) is a one-stop site for information on starting a business in Canada. It covers topics such as market assessment, financing, taxation, writing a business plan and many more - all critical to starting a business.
Source : Industry Canada
Calendar of Events
Lists national and international events that relate to aging for the years 2000 to 2005.
Source : Agence des douanes et du revenu du Canada
Canada and the Second World War
A few pages are not sufficient for a full account of that war - its causes, its events, its heroism and its treachery. The aim here is simply to tell something of the story of the Canadians who went overseas, to give some idea of where they fought and died, and what they were able to achieve.
Source : Veterans Affairs Canada
Canada Benefits
The Canada Benefits Web site provides an overview of all Government of Canada financial benefit programs for individuals. You can find information about government student loans, the public pension plan, employment insurance, housing assistance, and payments or financial assistance to parents, immigrants, refugees, disabled individuals, Veterans, athletes and artists.
Source : Government of Canada.
Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Statement of Contributions On-line
This online service allows you to view and print your Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Statement of Contributions. Your Statement of Contributions contains a history of your earnings and contributions to the CPP, as well as estimates for any CPP benefits you may be eligible to receive.
Source : Social Developement Canada
Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits
The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) disability benefit is available to people who have made enough contributions to the CPP, and whose disability prevents them from working at any job on a regular basis. The disability must be long lasting or likely to result in death. People who qualify for disability benefits from other programs may not qualify for the CPP disability benefit.
Source : Social Development Canada
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free: 1 800 277-9914
- TTY: 1 800 255-4786
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Application :
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Canada Pension Plan Retirement Application
This online service allows you to apply for a Canada Pension Plan Retirement (CPP RTR) pension.
Source : Social Development Canada
Contact Information :
- Tool-Free Telephone: 1 877 454-4051
- TTY Service: 1 800 255-4786
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Additional Information :
Agents are ready to answer your questions Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm local time and from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm in Newfoundland. Please have your Canadian Social Insurance Number ready.
To use this online service, you must...
- be at least 59 years of age;
- have contributed to the CPP;
- want your retirement pension payments to begin within one year from today;
- have access to a printer; and,
- use a computer that meets our minimum computer requirements.
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Canada's Physical Activity Guide to Healthy Active Living for Older Adults (PDF)
This guide gives information which can help seniors live healthier and active lives.
Source : Communication Canada
Canada's Physical Activity Guide to Healthy Active Living for Older Adults
This Health Canada site explains why physical activity is important, offers tips and easy ways to increase physical activity, and states how much is needed to maintain good health and improved quality of living later in life.
Source : Health Canada
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