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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

Active Living Tips: Is Ageism Slowing You Down?
Research shows that elders can benefit more than anyone from being active 30 to 60 minutes every day. Generally, the more you do, the better you will feel. And you may reduce your risk of disease by up to 50%. So why aren't you active?
Source: Active Living Coalition for Older Adults

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

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.

Guide to Government of Canada Services in Ontario
Government of Canada services are designed to meet your changing needs. This guide, Services for You, describes a few of these services, how they work and how you can access them.
Source: Communication Canada

Power of Attorney and Living Wills
A Power of Attorney is a legal document that gives someone else the right to act on your behalf. The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee has a Power of Attorney Kit that will help you appoint the person you want to make decisions for you when you are no longer able to do so for yourself.
Source: Government of Ontario

Property Tax Relief for Low-Income Seniors and Low-Income Persons with Disabilities
Low-income seniors and low-income persons with disabilities who own residential property may be eligible to receive relief from property tax increases that resulted from assessment reform.

Senior Driver Education
Contains important information from the education session which is good to review at home. It also provides help to create your own action plan for safe driving.
Source: Government of Ontario

Senior Homeowners' Property Tax Grant
This is an annual amount provided to help offset property taxes for seniors with low to middle incomes who own their own homes.
Source: Ministry of Revenue. Government of Ontario

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

What is Elder abuse?
Information on elder abuse from Ontario Seniors' Secretariat.
Source: Ontario Seniors' Secretariat

<abbr>CMHC</abbr> Seniors' Housing Reports
Provides a description and analysis of the Seniors' housing markets across Canada and in each region.
Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

<abbr>RRSP</abbr> - Making withdrawals
This link lists topics and answers typical questions relating to the withdrawal of funds from Registered Retirement Savings Plans (<abbr title="Registered Retirement Savings Plans ">RRSP</abbr>).
Source: Government of Canada.

<abbr>RRSP</abbr> options when you turn 71
Explains your choices for your <abbr>RRSP</abbr>s when you turn 71: you must withdraw your <abbr>RRSP</abbr>s, transfer them to a <abbr>RRIF</abbr>, or use them to buy an annuity.
Source: Canada Revenue Agency

12 steps to stair safety at home
Stairs are an important cause of falls resulting in serious injury or death of seniors. This one-page checklist reminds seniors of the common hazards in stairways, and the proper ways to set up and use your stairs.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

A Portrait of Seniors in Canada
Information from several Statistics Canada surveys describing numerous aspects of the lives of seniors.
Source: Statistics Canada

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

About the Division of Aging and Seniors
The Division of Aging and Seniors (<abbr>DAS</abbr>) provides federal leadership on seniors' public health issues in order to optimize healthy aging. As such, <abbr title="Division of Aging and Seniors">DAS</abbr> is the focal point for information and centre of expertise in the area. The Division strives to influence policy development, to expand and transfer the knowledge base, and to engage stakeholders on matters concerning healthy aging, including the prevention and control of disease and injury in older adult life.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults in Institutional Settings
This paper provides a general overview of concepts and issues concerning abuse and neglect in institutional settings. The primary objectives are to increase awareness, while stimulating discussion and action.

Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults: Community Awareness and Response
This document has been written for concerned seniors, interested community members, and service providers who wish to address the abuse and neglect of older adults.
Source: Health Canada

Abuse of Older Adults
The National Clearinghouse on Family Violence, for the first time, has produced a listing of services and programs that address the needs of older adult victims of violence in Canada.

Abuse of Older Adults: Justice Canada Overview Paper
This fact sheet provides information about abuse of older adults from a justice perspective.

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 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

Age-Related Chronic Diseases
Provides Info-Sheets for Arthritis, Foot Care, Hearing Loss, Heart Disease, Osteoporosis, Stroke, Type 2 Diabetes, Vision Care and informations on Alzheimer's Disease.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada