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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

Generation Bridge
Non-profit organization that teaches seniors one-on-one to use computers and the Internet. Based in Toronto with multiple teaching centers in retirement homes and community centers.
Source: Generation Bridge

Ontario Community Support Association (<abbr>OCSA</abbr>)
The Ontario Community Support Association supports 360 home and community care agencies in Ontario that help people live at home.
Source: Ontario Community Support Association

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 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.

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

Canadian Association of Retired Teachers (<abbr>ACER-CART</abbr>)
<abbr>ACER-CART</abbr> will be recognized by teachers, active and retired and member organizations, as a foremost organization from which sound advice can be obtained on issues related to retirement income, health and education of children.
Source: Canadian Association of Retired Teachers

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

The Canadian Centre for Elder Law
A non-profit organization committed to enriching and informing the lives of older adults in their relationship with the law; to meet the increasing need for education and research in relation to legal issues of particular significance for older adults.
Source: The Canadian Centre for Elder Law Studies

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

Observatoire Vieillissement et Société
Promotes the "well&#8209;aging" of seniors.
Source: Institut Universitaire de Gériatrie de Montréal. Observatory on Ageing and Society

Screening for Delirium, Dementia and Depression in the Older Adult
This guideline focuses on: (1) Practice recommendations: directed at the nurse to guide practice regarding assessment and screening for delirium, dementia and depression in older adults; (2) Education recommendations: directed at educational institutions and organizations in which nurses work to support its implementation; (3) Organization and policy recommendations: directed at practice settings and the environment to facilitate nurses? practice; (4) Evaluation and monitoring indicators.
Source: Registered Nurses Association of Ontario

Type 2 Diabetes Info - Sheet for Seniors
Most people have diabetes for years before they're diagnosed. This is especially true of older adults, whose symptoms may be slight, or not apparent at all. This Info-Sheet describes some of the common symptoms and consequences of untreated Type 2 diabetes, and offers guidelines to help prevent, delay or control the disease.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

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