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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

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

Canadian Caregivers Association a forum for Caregivers in Canada
Canadian Caregivers Association (<abbr title="Canadian Caregivers Association ">CCA</abbr>) is a caregiver organization providing support for live-in caregivers in Canada and trying to protect the rights of Canadian families and caregivers from all over Canada.
Source: Canadian Caregiver Association

Caregiver Resources and Support Services - Baycrest
Are you caring for an aging loved one? We can help. In addition to offering an extensive range of client-centred programs and services to help people as they age, Baycrest is committed to assisting the families of patients, residents and members.
Source: Baycrest

Ontario Community Support Association (<abbr>OCSA</abbr>) - Care Guide
This website assists in finding the appropriate level of care and care giver.

Ontario Partnership on Aging & Developmental Disabilities
<abbr>OPADD</abbr> mission is to ensure that the general and special needs of persons with a developmental disability who are aging, are identified and addressed effectively. That older adults with a developmental disability have the same rights to support and services as all older Ontarians.
Source: Ontario Partnership on Aging and Developmental Disabilities

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.

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.

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

Aging Parents - Canadian Mental Health Association
Becoming a caregiver to parents involves major changes for all concerned - physically, emotionally, socially and financially. If you are concerned about your relationship with your aging parents, we hope this pamphlet will help you and your parents adjust to your new roles.
Source: Canadian Mental Health Association

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

Alzheimer Society of Canada
The latest information on Alzheimer Disease, related dementias, caregiving, support, research, treatment, and Alzheimer Society of Canada programs and services.
Source: Alzheimer Society of Canada

At Home with Alzheimer's Disease
The safety and security of someone living at home with Alzheimer's Disease can be significantly improved by making minor, low-cost changes in a house or apartment. These practical adaptations will be of help to both the Alzheimer patient and their caregivers.
Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

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

Benefits for Primary Caregivers
Primary caregivers of all veterans who were receiving housekeeping and/or grounds maintenance services under the VIP program before they passed away or were admitted to a long-term care facility may now be eligible to continue to receive these services for life. Primary caregivers include eligible spouses, common-law partners and others.
Source: Veterans Affairs Canada

Canadian Association for Community Care
The Canadian Association for Community Care (<abbr title="Canadian Association for Community Care">CACC</abbr>) is a national, non-profit, formed in 1995 by the merger of HomeSupport Canada and the Canadian Long Term Care Association. <abbr title="Canadian Association for Community Care">CACC</abbr>'s guiding principle is our commitment to a strong national voice for the community care sector. In our view, community care includes home-based care, facility-based long term care and community support programs, such as meal services. CACC's mission is to promote the development of a range of high-quality, flexible, responsive and accessible community care services within a seamless continuum of care.
Source: Canadian Association for Community Care

Canadian Caregiver Coalition
The Canadian Caregiver Coalition is a bilingual alliance composed of individuals, groups and organizations whose mission is to come together with a unified voice to influence policy, promote awareness and action and to address the needs of informal caregivers of all ages across Canada.
Source: Canadian Caregiver Coalition

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

Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association
<abbr>CHPCA</abbr> is the national voice for Hospice Palliative Care in Canada. Advancing and advocating for quality end-of-life/hospice palliative care in Canada, its work includes public policy, public education and awareness.

Canadian Virtual Hospice
The Canadian Virtual Hospice is an interactive network for people dealing with life-threatening illness and loss.
Source: Canadian Virtual Hospice

Care for the Caregiver
The purpose of this project was to provide information and training to assist caregivers in developing new skills, considering different approaches to caregiving, dealing with their own feelings and considering their own health needs.
Source: Veterans Affairs Canada

Caregiver Network
A resource centre dedicated to making caregivers' lives easier.
Source: www.caregiver.ca

Caregiving Strategies for Older Adults with Delirium,Dementia and Depression
This best practice guideline focuses on assisting all nurses (<abbr>RN</abbr>s and <abbr>RPN</abbr>s) who provide care to clients with delirium, dementia and depression in the acute, long-term and community care settings. This guideline incorporates best practices related to caregiving strategies of older adult aged 65 years and older with delirium, dementia and depression.
Source: Registered Nurses Association of Ontario

Dental Care for Seniors
As you age you may need to make a few changes in the way you care for your teeth and gums. If you need advice on looking after your teeth and gums, or those of a dependent relative or friend, your dentist and the Canadian Dental Association can provide you with valuable information.
Source: Canadian Dental Association

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