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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

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 - All about the Program
The Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care runs the Assistive Devices Program (ADP) to help people who have long-term physical disabilities get needed equipment and supplies.
Source: Government of Ontario.

Categories of Assistive Devices Covered by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
This Web site lists the categories of assistive devices covered by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term 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 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.

Finding An <abbr>OLTCA</abbr> Member Home
Use this search tool to find long-term care homes that are members of the Ontario Long Term Care Association.
Source: Ontario Long Term Care Association (OLTCA)

Long-Term Care Homes
In Ontario there are 498 long-term care centres (also known as nursing homes and homes for the aged) available for people who are not able to live independently or in their own homes and who require a 24-hour nursing service.
Source: Government of Ontario

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

Online forms - Long-Term Care Facilities
The Site provides online applications for long-term care facilities.
Source: Government of Ontario

Ontario Association of Non-Profit Homes and Services for Seniors (<abbr>OANHSS</abbr>)
<abbr>OANHSS</abbr> is a provincial, non-profit organization representing long term care facilities, seniors housing, and community agencies that provide care and services on a not-for-profit basis.

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

Ontario Long Term Care Association
Is the largest long term care providers organization in Ontario. Our members facilities provide care and accommodation services to residents throughout Ontario. Our mission is to lead and enable our members to provide efficient and high quality long term care and services.

Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care - Forms
Catalogue of forms available from the Government of Ontario, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
Source: Government of Ontario. Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.

Ontario Seniors' Secretariat: Seniors' Guide - Long-Term Care
A comprehensive resource of Long-Term Care options for Ontario Seniors

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 : Home, Community and Residential Care Services for Seniors
There are many different kinds of services that help seniors maintain their health and independence. If you or a loved one need care, a variety of options, many government-funded, are available
Source: Government of Ontario

Seniors' Care : Residences Offering Care
In Ontario, three main types of residential settings provide both accommodation and care for seniors : Supportive Housing, Retirement Homes, and Long-Term Care Facilities. Each setting offers different types of accommodations and varying levels of service. Assess your personal situation and compare your needs with the amenities and services offered by each setting.
Source: Government of Ontario. Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.

Seniors' Care - Who do I contact for information?
Community Care Access Centres (CCACs) are local agencies that provide information about care options in your area.
Source: Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care

Seniors' Info
Seniors' Info has been created to provide ready access to information and services delivered by all levels of government and community-based agencies serving older adults. It is our pleasure to bring this first gateway to information and services to the citizens.
Source: Seniors' Info

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

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.

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 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.