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Advance Care Planning Guide
The government of Ontario has produced the Guide to Advance Care Planning as part of Ontario's Strategy for Alzheimer Disease and Related Dementias. It provides valuable information for seniors on making choices about personal care including health care (treatment and services), food, living arrangements and housing, clothing, hygiene and safety.
Source: Ontario Seniors Secretariat

Assistive Devices Program (Includes the home oxygen program)
This site by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care provides information on the Assistive Devices Program (<abbr title="Assistive Devices Program">ADP</abbr>) and the Home Oxygen Program (<abbr title=" Home Oxygen Program">HOP</abbr>). The objective of both programs is to financially assist Ontario residents with long term physical disabilities to obtain basic, competitively priced, personalized assistive devices.
Source: Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care

Assistive Devices Program - All about the Program
The Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care runs the Assistive Devices Program (ADP) to help people who have long-term physical disabilities get needed equipment and supplies.
Source: Government of Ontario.

Assistive Devices Program: Mobility Devices
This fact sheet offers information on mobility devices covered by the Assistive Devices Program, funded by the Government of Ontario.
Source: Government of Ontario

Caregiver Resources and Support Services - Baycrest
Are you caring for an aging loved one? We can help. In addition to offering an extensive range of client-centred programs and services to help people as they age, Baycrest is committed to assisting the families of patients, residents and members.
Source: Baycrest

City of Ottawa - Services for Seniors
This site provides useful information on the various services the City of Ottawa offers our seniors.
Source: City of Ottawa

Community Care Access Centre - Find Health Care and Community Services
Provides links to find a Clinic, a Community Care Access Centre, a Doctor, a Hospital, Long Term Care, Nursing Home and Pharmacy.
Source: Ontario Association of Community Care Access Centres (OACCAC)

Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board - Care Homes
Tenants living in care homes (i.e. retirement residences, homes for special care, group homes with special services) are protected by the general rules set out in the Tenant Protection Act as well as special rules which apply only to care homes.
Source: Government of Ontario.

Ontario Retirement Communities Association
The Ontario Retirement Communities Association is a voluntary, non-profit organization that accredits retirement homes in Ontario and provides information on how to choose a retirement home, retirement home standards and approved retirement homes.
Source: Ontario Retirement Communities Association

Reports on Long-Term Care Homes
This online reporting tool will provide you with information about the performance of long-term care homes during a specified reporting period. The information will be updated regularly.
Source: Government of Ontario. Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.

Seniors' Care - Who do I contact for information?
Community Care Access Centres (CCACs) are local agencies that provide information about care options in your area.
Source: Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care

Seniors' Info
Seniors' Info has been created to provide ready access to information and services delivered by all levels of government and community-based agencies serving older adults. It is our pleasure to bring this first gateway to information and services to the citizens.
Source: Seniors' Info

Service Ontario Kiosks
ServiceOntario is an automated self-service kiosk that allows you to obtain government services and products much easier than before. These kiosks function much like automated bank machines. ServiceOntario is available 7 days per week at most locations with extended hours of service. You will find kiosks in government offices and major shopping centres across the province.
Source: Government of Ontario.

Visits to Long-Term Care Facilities
This site offers information on visits to long-term care facilities in Ontario.
Source: Government of Ontario. Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.

50plus.com
www.50plus.com (<abbr>CARP</abbr>, Canada's Association for the Fifty-Plus) is a Canadian website providing unique content, community and commerce for people over the age of 50.
Source: Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP)

A Portrait of Seniors in Canada
Information from several Statistics Canada surveys describing numerous aspects of the lives of seniors.
Source: Statistics Canada

Aboriginal Canada Portal: Elders - Provincial and Territorial Information
This section contains information on Aboriginal Elders. Users will find categories such as Elder Councils and Gathering Places, Notable Elders, Health and Social Services, Justice and Rights and Traditional Knowledge. Furthermore, this section provides access to information which is specific to provinces and territories.
Source: Aboriginal Canada Portal

About Seniors' Health Issues
Information on federal and provincial programs and services available to seniors.
Source: Government of Canada,

About the Division of Aging and Seniors
The Division of Aging and Seniors (<abbr>DAS</abbr>) provides federal leadership on seniors' public health issues in order to optimize healthy aging. As such, <abbr title="Division of Aging and Seniors">DAS</abbr> is the focal point for information and centre of expertise in the area. The Division strives to influence policy development, to expand and transfer the knowledge base, and to engage stakeholders on matters concerning healthy aging, including the prevention and control of disease and injury in older adult life.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

Age-Related Chronic Diseases
Provides Info-Sheets for Arthritis, Foot Care, Hearing Loss, Heart Disease, Osteoporosis, Stroke, Type 2 Diabetes, Vision Care and informations on Alzheimer's Disease.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

Alzheimer Care
Caregiving information and support for caregivers of people with Alzheimer Disease and related dementias from the Alzheimer Society of Canada.
Source: Alzheimer Society of Canada

Alzheimer Society of Canada
The latest information on Alzheimer Disease, related dementias, caregiving, support, research, treatment, and Alzheimer Society of Canada programs and services.
Source: Alzheimer Society of Canada

C-Health: Your Health and Wellness Source - Senior's Health
This Web site provides health information: thousands of in-depth, physician-reviewed articles on drugs and conditions, as well as the latest health news, medical research and clinical trials to keep you updated on the latest treatments and diagnostic techniques.
Source: chealth.canoe.ca

Canadian Forces Pension
Provides information regarding pay and allowances to military members on retirement leave; payment of Pension benefits, payment of Severance pay, payment of the Supplementary Death Benefit And the administration of all pension legislation applicable to Members of the Forces under the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act (CFSA).
Source: Department of National Defence

Canadian Virtual Hospice
The Canadian Virtual Hospice is an interactive network for people dealing with life-threatening illness and loss.
Source: Canadian Virtual Hospice