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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

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.

In-Home Services
This site outlines the in-home health services provided through Community Care Access Centres in Ontario.
Source: Government of Ontario

Ontario Retirement Communities Association
The Ontario Retirement Communities Association is a voluntary, non-profit organization that accredits retirement homes in Ontario and provides information on how to choose a retirement home, retirement home standards and approved retirement homes.
Source: Ontario Retirement Communities Association

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 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.

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

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

Tips on Choosing a Retirement Residence - Ontario Retirement Communities Association
This site from the Ontario Retirement Communities Association suggests several ideas to help you make the right personal choice in selecting an appropriate retirement residence.
Source: Ontario Retirement Communities Association

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

Accessible Housing by Design - Ramps
After reading this publication, you will understand how a ramp should be built, the materials that should be used and things to take into consideration before building a ramp on your home. 
Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

Active Independent Aging
A community guide for falls prevention and active living.
Source: Active Independent Aging

http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/seniors-aines/index-eng.php
Regular updates to this Web site will help Seniors to locate new services, publications, news releases and articles.
Source: Division of Aging and Seniors, Public Health Agency of Canada

Bruno and Alice: A love story in twelve parts about seniors and safety
This series of twelve illustrated stories follows the whimsical romance of two active seniors who, through lack of prevention, end up in awkward situations and almost miss their rendez-vous with love. The stories offer insight into some of the personal preventive measures seniors can take to make their environment safer and prevent injuries.
Source: Public Health Agency, Division of Aging and Seniors

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.

Home Adaptation Checklist
This checklist identifies adaptations that could help prevent accidents and enhance independence. It also gives some guidelines on how to hire a reputable contractor.
Source: Canada Safety Council

Home Adaptations for Seniors' Independence Program
This program helps homeowners and landlords pay for minor home adaptations to extend the time low-income seniors can live in their own homes independently.
Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

Home Fire Safety for Seniors
Fire safety is a crucial issue for seniors who choose to live in their own home. Those caring for aging loved ones who wish to remain at home need to understand the fire risks and how to deal with them.
Source: Canada Safety Council

It's Your Health - Seniors and Aging - Assistive Devices
As age advances, some seniors experience discomfort or fear when doing activities they enjoyed in their younger years.
Source: Health Canada

Maintaining Seniors' Independence Through Home Adaptations
The overwhelming majority of seniors wish to continue to live in their own homes for as long as possible. However, many homes are not well designed to meet our changing needs as we age. This Guide identifies the types of difficulties that seniors can experience and describes types of adaptations that can help overcome these difficulties.
Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.

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.

Preventing Falls on Stairs
This fact sheet tells you about some of the ways you can reduce the risk of falling on or from residential stairs.
Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

Promising Pathways: A handbook of best practices
Falls represent a serious and widespread problem in Canada, with about one third of older Canadians experiencing a fall each year, and many suffering the pain and loss of independence that often result. Section 1 of Promising Pathways provides information on the most effective strategies and interventions for reducing falls and preventing injuries among seniors who live in the community.
Source: Health Canada

Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (<abbr>RRAP</abbr>) Secondary/Garden Suite
To assist low-income seniors and adults with a disability by providing financial assistance to convert/develop existing residential properties that can accommodate a secondary self-contained unit.
Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

The Safe Living Guide&mdash;A Guide to Home Safety for Seniors
This guide will give you some ideas about what you can do to prevent injuries in and around your home. It looks at two main areas: your home and yourself. Practical information in the form of fact sheets and tips, as well as a resource section, complete the guide.