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Maintaining Seniors' Independence Through Home Adaptations
The overwhelming majority of seniors wish to continue to live in their own homes for as long as possible. However, many homes are not well designed to meet our changing needs as we age. This Guide identifies the types of difficulties that seniors can experience and describes types of adaptations that can help overcome these difficulties.
Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.

Promising Pathways: A handbook of best practices
Falls represent a serious and widespread problem in Canada, with about one third of older Canadians experiencing a fall each year, and many suffering the pain and loss of independence that often result. Section 1 of Promising Pathways provides information on the most effective strategies and interventions for reducing falls and preventing injuries among seniors who live in the community.
Source: Health Canada

Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (<abbr>RRAP</abbr>) On-Reserve
Financial assistance for Band Councils and Band members to repair substandard homes to a minimum level of health and safety and to improve accessibility to housing for disabled persons.
Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.

Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (<abbr>RRAP</abbr>) Secondary/Garden Suite
To assist low-income seniors and adults with a disability by providing financial assistance to convert/develop existing residential properties that can accommodate a secondary self-contained unit.
Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (Homeowner <abbr>RRAP</abbr>)
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (<abbr title="Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation">CMHC</abbr>) offers financial assistance to low-income homeowners for mandatory home repairs that will preserve the quality of affordable housing.
Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)

Veterans Independance Program
The Veterans Independence Program is a national home care program provided by Veterans Affairs Canada. The program was established in 1981 to help clients remain healthy and independent in their own homes or communities.
Source: Veterans Affairs Canada

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