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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

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.

Physical activity
Active people are more productive, with less time off work for illness and injury. They also report greater self-esteem and personal self-reliance. For youth in particular, physical activity offers a creative outlet for leisure time.
Source: ACTIVE2010

Renewing Your Licence: Process for Drivers 80 Years of Age and Over
In order to renew their driver's licences, drivers 80 years of age and over must complete a vision and knowledge test and participate in a 90-minute group education session.
Source: Government of Ontario

Senior Driver Education
Contains important information from the education session which is good to review at home. It also provides help to create your own action plan for safe driving.
Source: Government of Ontario

Senior Driver: Driving Safety Cycle
This Web page gives information on deciding when to stop driving, how aging affects driving safety and transportation alternatives.
Source: Government of Ontario

Senior Drivers in Ontario
This Web page gives information on the Senior Drivers Program in the province of Ontario.
Source: Government of Ontario

Seniors' Care : Community Support Services
Community Support services help you to maintain your safety and independence while living at home. Services are delivered either in your home or in different locations around your community.
Source: Government of Ontario. Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.

Services / Community Support Programs
This Web page lists programs and services available to seniors living in Prince Edward County. As required by the Ontario Long-Term Care Act, eligibility for services is based upon assessed need.
Source: Prince Edward County Community Care for Seniors Association

Travel and Leisure - Sports and Recreation
TrailPAQ is Canada's National Community Trail Website, profiling national, provincial and municipal trails in Canada.
Source: TrailPAQ

55 Alive Driver Refresher Course
The 55 Alive Driver Refresher Course is designed to help Canadians 55 years and over to maintain their independence and their driving privileges.
Source: Canada Safety Council

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

Access to Travel
This site provides information on accessible transportation and travel across Canada. Its goal is to provide the information required to make travel easier and more enjoyable.
Source: Government of Canada. Transport Canada.

Driver Dementia a Growing Concern
The Canada Safety Council presents information about trends of drivers with dementia.
Source: Canada Safety Council

Homecare Services - Canadian Red Cross
Home support - such as meals and general assistance for seniors, medical equipment rentals and transportation - is offered, depending on the needs of a particular community, by many Red Cross branches and regions across Canada.
Source: Canadian Red Cross

Persons with Disabilities Online
Persons with Disabilities Online provides access to multi-jurisdictional information and services for persons with disabilities, their family, their caregivers, and others with interest in disabilities.
Source: Government of Canada.

Persons with Disabilities Online : I am a Service Provider
The following is a collection of links to services and information useful for service providers.
Source: Service Canada

Persons with Disabilities Online: I am a Caregiver or Family Member
The following is a collection of links to services and information useful for caregivers and family members.
Source: Service Canada

Physical activity - tips for older adults (65 years and older)
Provides tips that will help older adults improve and maintain their health by being physically active every day.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

The Royal Canadian Legion
The Royal Canadian Legion is Canada's largest Veterans "ex-service person" and community service organization with more than 480,000 members and 1,600 branches in Canada, USA and Germany. They provide services to Veterans, ex-service persons, seniors, youth and numerous community-based charities.
Source: The Royal Canadian Legion

Safety and the Aging Driver
The Canada Safety Council offers a few tips to help older drivers stay safe behind the wheel.
Source: Canada Safety Council

Safety Tips for the Older Driver
The aging process brings changes that can affect the older driver's ability to drive safely. The rate of aging varies for each individual, but it is important to recognize age-related changes and learn how to compensate for them.
Source: Canada Safety Council

Services for Seniors - Travel
These guides help seniors plan for travelling, and answering all their questions on what they need to know before they go travelling.
Source: Government of Canada, Public Works and Government Services.

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