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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
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
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
End of Life Care for Seniors <abbr>CD</abbr>
This <abbr>CD</abbr>, produced by Health Canada's Division of Aging and Seniors, provides practical information for heath care and social service providers, seniors, family caregivers and the general public on subjects related to living and dying well, maintaining comfort, and sustaining caregivers.
Finding End-of-Life Care (Palliative Care)
Information and resources for finding end-of-life care.
Palliative and End-of-Life Care
General information on palliative care from Health Canada.
Source: Health Canada
Palliative Care: Info Sheet for Seniors
Published by Health Canada, the info sheet answers frequently asked questions regarding care for those who have terminal illnesses. Includes definition; types of caregiving services; where it can be given; who can provide it as well as further contact information.
Source: Government of Canada. Health Canada.
Research on Family Caregiving in Palliative and End of Life Care
The primary goal of Palliative and End-of-Life Care is to improve the quality of life and quality of death of dying people and their families. Our research program is aimed at developing the knowledge needed to enable those family members who wish to provide care to do so without endangering their own health.
Source: Family Caregiving for People at End of Life
Seniors Health - Public Health Agency of Canada
Public Health Agency of Canada provides a wealth of information on health concerns affecting seniors
Source: Public Health Agency
Services for Seniors Guide
This guide provides information about Government of Canada services and programs for seniors and their families.
Source: Service Canada
University of Ottawa Institute of Palliative Care
A Canadian center of excellence for advanced training, research and scholarship in palliative and hospice care. Institute's mission is to increase the quality of life for people with terminal illness.
Source: University of Ottawa Institute of Palliative Care
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