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

Baycrest Centre For Geriatric Care
We provide a wide range of residential, day programs and specialized services for the elderly of the Greater Toronto Area.
Source: Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care

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)

Community Care Access Centre Locations
Provides a listing of Community Care Access Centres throughout Ontario.
Source: Government of Ontario

Community Care Access Centres
There are 42 Community Care Access Centres throughout Ontario, they provide access for people who need in-home health services and support or accommodation in long-term care centres.
Source: Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care

Complex Continuing Care Co-payment
Chronic care is provided in hospitals for people who have long-term illnesses or disabilities that cannot be treated at home or in long-term care facilities. Chronic care provides patients with room, board and other basic necessities in addition to medical care.
Source: Government of Ontario. Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.

Long-Term Care Redevelopment
Long-Term Care Home Development Projects.

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

Regional Geriatric Programs of Ontario
Provides a comprehensive network of specialized geriatric services which assess and treat functional, medical, and psychosocial aspects of illness and disability in older adults who have multiple and complex needs.
Source: Regional Geriatric Programs of Ontario

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 : 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.

Seniors' Care : Supportive Housing
Supportive Housing is designed for people who only need minimal to moderate care -- such as homemaking or personal care and support -- to live independently. Accommodations usually consist of rental units within an apartment building. In a few cases, the accommodation is a small group residence.
Source: Government of Ontario. Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care

THE CHANGING FACE OF ONTARIO: Discrimination and our Aging Population
This document discusses the restrictions in elder care, the gendered nature of elder care, caregiver stress, accommodating caregiving, alternative care options, and recommendations for action.
Source: Ontario Human Rights Commission

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.

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

Active Living Coalition for Older Adults - Research to Action Publication
This article describes the impact of arthritis on older adults, its signs and symtoms, as well as the associated medications and physical activity for the treatment of the chronic disease.
Source: Active Living Coalition for Older Adults

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

Canadian Alliance of Long Term Care (<abbr>CALTC</abbr>)
<abbr>CALTC</abbr> is a national organization comprised of provincial associations and long term care providers that deliver publicly-funded health care services for seniors across Canada. Members also represent care providers delivering home support services and care for younger disabled adults.

Canadian Home Care Association
The Canadian Home Care Association (<abbr title="The Canadian Home Care Association">CHCA</abbr>) is a national not-for-profit membership Association dedicated to ensuring the availability of accessible, responsive home care and community supports which enable people to stay in their homes with safety, dignity and quality of life.
Source: Canadian Home Care Association

First Nations, Inuit and Aboriginal Health &ndash; Home and Community Care
The First Nations and Inuit Home and Community Care Program will provide basic home and community care services that are: comprehensive culturally sensitive accessible effective equitable to that of other Canadians, and responsive to the unique health and social needs of First Nations and Inuit.
Source: Health Canada

Innovations in Best-Practice Models of Continuing Care for Seniors
This is the final report of a three-part project to identify innovative best-practice models of continuing care for seniors. It should be of assistance to planners, practitioners, researchers and policy makers in designing programs and services that will aid seniors in achieving increased independence and a better quality of life.

Introduction to the Government of Canada Official Web Site | Canada Site
Access information on Canada, its government, and federal programs and services organized into categories.
Source: Government of Canada, Canada Site

Lesbian Health
Tip Sheet for Health Care Providers.
Source: Government of Canada. Health Canada. Health Policy and Communications Branch.

Long Term Care
Canada's commitment to provide quality care to injured, disabled and aging Veterans is a long-standing priority. As a key pillar of this commitment, Veterans Affairs Canada has been a pioneering force in establishing, managing and supporting residential care facilities that address the evolving needs of Veterans and other seniors.
Source: Veterans Affairs Canada.