Seniors

• A Guide to Programs and Services for Seniors in Ontario
  Information on government and community services for seniors, their families and service providers.
  
  
• Seniors' Info Portal
  In partnership with the federal government and the city of Brockville, the Ontario Seniors' Secretariat developed www.seniorsinfo.ca, Canada's first multi-jurisdictional Seniors' Portal.
  
  
• Ontario Seniors' Secretariat
  The Ontario Seniors' Secretariat influences and supports policy development across all government activities on behalf of Ontario's seniors.

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• Getting Ready To Retire
  Learn about some important things you need to know before you retire.
  
  
• Pursuing Life's Best After Retirement
  A wide range of opportunities and information for a full and active lifestyle.

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• Finding Seniors' Health Care Resources
  Resources for seniors and their families on health care information and other related services according to their individuals needs.
  
  
• Telehealth
  Telehealth Ontario is a free, confidential telephone service you can call to get health advice or general health information from a registered nurse.
  
  
• HealthyOntario.com
  Ontario's Consumer Health Information Portal.
  
  
• Eat Right Ontario
  This website offers articles on nutrition, healthy weights, and disease prevention, tips on food labeling, and links to valuable resources within Ontario’s health network.
  
  
• Seniors' Care: Home, Community and Residential Care Services for Seniors
  Care programs provide a variety of health-related services that help to support people at home or in facility-based care.
  
  
• Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP)
  A resident of Ontario must have a health card to show that he or she is entitled to health care services paid for by OHIP. Learn more about the OHIP program.

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• Senior Drivers in Ontario
  This website provides information for drivers, aged 80 years and over, on what's required to renew their driver's licence.
  
  
• OHIP Coverage Across Canada
  An insured person leaving Ontario to travel or work within Canada can continue to receive Ontario health coverage for up to twelve months or until establishing residency in another Canadian province or territory, whichever is sooner.
  
  
• Travelling Outside Canada - Ontario Health Insurance (OHIP)
  If you have a valid Ontario Health Card you are entitled to certain benefits when outside Canada. But because coverage for out-of-country health care services is limited, you should purchase supplementary insurance. Visit the Ontario Health Insurance website for detailed information.
  
  
• Canadian Snowbird Association
  The CSA is a national and international nonprofit organization created to represent the health care, social and economic interests, needs and concerns of Canadians who travel.
  
  
• Elder Hostels
  Elderhostel provides adventures in lifelong learning for older adults through educational travel programs.
  
  
• Information and Assistance for Canadians Abroad
  This website provides information on some difficult situations that Canadian travellers may encounter while abroad, and includes issue-specific recommendations to assist you in dealing with them.

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• Canadian Retirement Income Calculator
  Estimate your total retirement income from government pensions, employee pensions, RRSPs and other income sources.
  
  
• Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Retirement Pension
  This pension is a monthly payment available to contributors who are at least 60 years of age.
  
  
• Old Age Security (OAS)
  This pension is a monthly payment available to most Canadians aged 65 and over.
  
  
• Ontario Drug Benefit Program
  This program grants benefits to eligible persons to assist with the cost of prescription drugs.
  
  
• Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
  This benefit is a monthly supplement paid to low-income seniors over age 65 who are already receiving an Old Age Security (OAS) pension.
  
  
• Guaranteed Annual Income System (GAINS)
  This system provides a monthly income supplement to seniors (aged 65 and over) who receive full or partial Old Age Security and/or Guaranteed Income Supplement benefits and whose income falls within provincial guidelines.
  
  
• Veterans Services
  If you or your spouse served in the Canadian Armed Forces, you may be eligible for a veteran's pension.

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• The Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
  The Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (ONPEA) is a non-profit, charitable organization focusing on the prevention of elder abuse and neglect.
  
  
• Institute for Life Course and Aging
  The Institute has a mandate to carry out research into the process of human development, life course and aging, population aging, and the aged, in the social, psychological and health sciences.

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• What to Do When Someone Dies
  A guide to help you through this difficult time.
  
  
• Powers of Attorney and Living Wills
  The office of the Public Guardian and Trustee Powers of Attorney and "Living Wills" Questions and Answers.
  
  
• Power of Attorney Kit
  This booklet contains forms for Continuing Power of Attorney for Property and Power of Attorney for Personal Care.
  
  
• A Guide To Advance Care Planning
  A guide that helps seniors ensure that their medical and care choices are respected, should they become incapable of making those decisions.
  
  
• Trillium Gift of Life Network
  Organ donation is the gift of life and hope. Discuss your choices with your family members.

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• Seniors Canada On-line
  A comprehensive Web site for seniors-related information in Canada, including information on elderly care.
  
  
• Veterans Events and Services
  The Ontario Seniors' Secretariat provides information on current events and services for veterans.
  
  
• Veteran Affairs Canada
  Veteran Affairs Canada provides client-centred services and benefits that respond to the needs of veterans and their families, in recognition of their services to Canada.

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