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A Guide to Programs and Services for Seniors in Ontario
A Guide to Programs and Services for Seniors in Ontario aims to bring together into one resource the wealth of programs and services provided to Ontario seniors by the government, as well as by community organizations and service providers.
Source: Government of Ontario. Ontario Seniors' Secretariat

Active Living Tips: Is Ageism Slowing You Down?
Research shows that elders can benefit more than anyone from being active 30 to 60 minutes every day. Generally, the more you do, the better you will feel. And you may reduce your risk of disease by up to 50%. So why aren't you active?
Source: Active Living Coalition for Older Adults

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

Better Living Health
Better Living Health and Community Services (previously the Don Mills Foundation for Seniors) has been providing programs and services to support individuals, families and communities in living healthy, happy and independently.

Canada Benefits: I am a senior in Ontario
This Canada Benefits Web site provides an overview of all government benefit programs and services concerning seniors in Ontario.
Source: Government of Canada.

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

Encore Seniors' Education Centre
Founded in 1994, this award winning program offers a variety of learning opportunities to enrich the lives of older adults, utilizing local resources and volunteers. The members of the volunteer board which runs the program and the volunteer instructors are all seniors from the community.
Source: Encore Seniors' Education Centre

Generation Bridge
Non-profit organization that teaches seniors one-on-one to use computers and the Internet. Based in Toronto with multiple teaching centers in retirement homes and community centers.
Source: Generation Bridge

Getting Ready to Retire
Are you getting ready to retire? There are some things you need to know:
Source: Government of Ontario

Kanata Seniors Council Inc.
The Council is comprised of seniors who petitioned for a Federal Charter to establish the Kanata Seniors Council as a full legal entity capable of handling business activities, purchasing items as required and eventually run the Seniors' Centre which we helped to build.

Older Adult Centres' Association of Ontario
The Older Adult Centres' Association of Ontario ensures that older adults in Ontario have opportunities and choices that lead to healthy, active lifestyles.

Ontario Association of Non-Profit Homes and Services for Seniors (<abbr>OANHSS</abbr>)
<abbr>OANHSS</abbr> is a provincial, non-profit organization representing long term care facilities, seniors housing, and community agencies that provide care and services on a not-for-profit basis.

Ontario Benefits Directory - Ontario.ca
In Ontario, there is a wide range of benefit and tax credit programs designed to meet the unique needs of all Ontarians - families, individuals, seniors, persons with a disability and students. The Ontario Benefits Directory is a simple, easy and convenient point of access to many provincial benefit and tax credit programs.

Ontario Drug Benefit : Higher Income Co-payment Category for Seniors
This Web page explains the amount seniors must co-pay for prescriptions covered by the Ontario Drug Benefit.
Source: Government of Ontario

Ontario Drug Benefit Program (<abbr>ODB</abbr>) Once you Turn 65
Through the Ontario Drug Benefit (<abbr title="Ontario Drug Benefit">ODB</abbr>) Program, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care covers most of the cost of over 3,000 prescription drug products listed in the <abbr>ODB</abbr> Formulary, in addition to a number of limited-use drug products, nutrition and diabetic testing products. As long as they have a valid Ontario Health Card, seniors turning 65 years of age are automatically entitled to receive benefits under the <abbr>ODB</abbr> program, and do not need to apply for coverage.
Source: Government of Ontario

Ontario Senior Games - Actifest
The Ontario Senior Games, known as Actifest, started in 1986 as a showcase for participation of seniors 55 years of age and older. As multi-event competition, the Games provide the seniors from across the province with an opportunity to compete for a provincial championship in a social atmosphere.
Source: Government of Ontario.

Ontario Seniors Secretariat - Consumer Information and Protection
As a part of the Ontario Seniors Guide to Services and Program, this site provides comprehensive information for consumers and offers resources for protection.

Ontario Seniors' Secretariat
Provides access to a variety of information of interest to seniors, their families and those who work with seniors.
Source: Ontario Seniors Secretariat

Ontario Seniors' Secretariat: Finances
The Guide offers comprehensive information and contact information on related issues of tax including preparing your tax return, tax credits available and other resources

Ontario Seniors' Secretariat: Legal Matters, Human Rights and End of Life
As a part of the Ontario Seniors' Guide to Services and Programs, this site offers comprehensive information concerning legal matters including human rights and end of life matters.

Ontario Seniors' Secretariat: Seniors' Guide - Housing
As a part of the Ontario Seniors Guide to Services and Program, this site provides comprehensive information on housing.

Ontario Seniors' Secretariat: Seniors' Guide - Long-Term Care
A comprehensive resource of Long-Term Care options for Ontario Seniors

Ontario Society (Coalition) of Senior Citizens' Organizations (<abbr>OCSCO</abbr>)
<abbr>OCSCO</abbr>'s mission is to improve the quality of life for Ontario's seniors through offering education programs, policy and research, information, referral, counseling, research materials, outreach and support, self-help and vounteer programs.
Source: Ontario Society (Coalition) of Senior Citizens' Organizations.

Ontario's Strategy for Alzheimer Disease and Related Dementias
The Alzheimer strategy is a 10-point action plan designed to better meet the needs of Ontarians with Alzheimer Disease and related dementias, as well as the needs of their caregivers and families.

Property Tax Relief for Low-Income Seniors and Low-Income Persons with Disabilities
Low-income seniors and low-income persons with disabilities who own residential property may be eligible to receive relief from property tax increases that resulted from assessment reform.