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

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: 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

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.

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

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 Guaranteed Annual Income System <abbr>GAINS</abbr>
This Web page provides answers to commonly asked questions about the Guaranteed Annual Income System (<abbr title="Guaranteed Annual Income System">GAINS</abbr>).
Source: Government of Ontario. Ministry of Revenue.

Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
The Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse is a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to the prevention of elder abuse and neglect.
Source: Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse

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'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.

Senior Homeowners' Property Tax Grant
This is an annual amount provided to help offset property taxes for seniors with low to middle incomes who own their own homes.
Source: Ministry of Revenue. Government of Ontario

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

Allowance for the Survivor Program
The Allowance for the Survivor Program provides a monthly non-taxable benefit to low-income widowed spouses who are not yet eligible for the Old Age Security pension.
Source: Service Canada

Allowance Program
The Allowance is a monthly benefit for low-income seniors (aged 60-64) whose spouse or common-law partner is eligible for, or currently receiving, the Old Age Security (<abbr title="Old Age Security">OAS</abbr>) pension and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (<abbr title="Guaranteed Income Supplement">GIS</abbr>).
Source: Service Canada

Being a Caregiver
A list of programs, services and information to assist you in being a caregiver.
Source: Service Canada

Canada Pension Plan
There are three kinds of Canada Pension Plan benefits: disability benefits (which include benefits for disabled contributors and benefits for their dependent children); retirement pension; and survivor benefits (which include the death benefit, the survivor's pension and the children's benefit). If you contributed to the <abbr>CPP</abbr>, you are entitled to a retirement pension at the age of 65. You must apply to receive these benefits, and you should apply at least 6 months before you want to receive them. You can apply as early as 60, but your benefits will be reduced.
Source: Social Development Canada

Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits
The Canada Pension Plan pays a monthly benefit to people who have contributed to the Plan and who are disabled according to Canada Pension Plan legislation. It also pays monthly benefits for their dependent children. This site developed by Human Resources Development Canada explains how this program is administered.
Source: Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)

Canada Pension Plan Retirement Pension
provides a monthly taxable benefit to retired contributors.

Canada's retirement income system
Besides your personal savings and investments, do you know how much money you can expect to receive in retirement? To help you better plan for your retirement, it's important to understand the various parts of Canada's retirement income system.

Employment Insurance Compassionate Care Benefits
Compassionate care benefits are paid to workers who have to be away from work temporarily to provide care or support to a member of their family who is gravely ill with a significant risk of death.
Source: Service Canada

General Information About the Canada Pension Plan
The Canada Pension Plan is a contributory, earnings-related social insurance program. It ensures a measure of protection to a contributor and his or her family against the loss of income due to retirement, disability and death.
Source: Social Development Canada

Go for it: A guide to choosing and using assistive devices
A thorough and useful document designed to encourage seniors to explore all the assistive devices at their disposal. It offers tips on figuring out what you need, where to obtain it and how to get financial help if you need it.
Source: Government of Canada. Health Canada.

Lifelong Learning Plan
The Lifelong Learning Plan (<abbr title="The Lifelong Learning Plan">LLP</abbr>) allows you to withdraw amounts from <abbr>RRSP</abbr>s to finance training or education for you or your spouse or common-law partner.
Source: Canada Revenue Agency

New Horizons for Seniors Program
This program supports local projects across Canada that encourage seniors to contribute to their communities through social participation and active living.
Source: Human Resources and Skills Development Canada

Old Age Security (<abbr title="Old Age Security">OAS</abbr>)
Benefits include the basic Old Age Security pension, the Guaranteed Income Supplement, the Allowance, and the Allowance for the Survivor.
Source: Service Canada