Govt. Services for Seniors – Guides and Publications

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Govt. Services for Seniors – Guides and Publications

-A Guide (PDF) to Programs and Services for Seniors in Ontario is your resource for information on the many programs and services that are available to Ontario’s seniors. This Guide was developed by the Ontario Seniors’ Secretariat with help from other provincial ministries, the federal government, and many organizations that work on behalf of the interests and well-being of Ontario’s seniors.
-A Guide to Advance Care Planning (PDF)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.
-A Guide to Preventing Falls (PDF). Describes statistics of falling, Exercises, Medications and Assistive Devices.
-Carry a wallet card (PDF) This Wallet card is produced by the Ontario Seniors Secretariat. You can carry it with you at all times. The wallet card contains important information and contacts.
-City of Ottawa Older Adults Program Information and Services for Adults 50+: 1) Better Strength, Better Balance! Exercise Program, 2) Guide to Services and Programs for Older Adults 3) Staying Independent Checklist: Check your risk for falling.
-Community Support Services in Ottawa (PDF) - Services for Seniors and Adults with Physical Disabilities This guide provides an overview of the services and resources available to residents of the City of Ottawa, with specific reference, where appropriate, to older adults.
-Eric Hoskins announces free shingles vaccine for seniors Eric Hoskins announces free shingles vaccine for seniors - Ontario offering free shingles vaccinations to seniors aged 65 to 70.
-Financial Programs for Seniors (PDF) Federal programs (Canada Revenue Agency) and Ontario programs (Ontario Drug Benefit Programs by OHIP).
-Ontario Electricity Support Program - Credit for Low Income Households The Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) will reduce the electricity bills of low-income customers.
-Prevention of Elder Abuse Policy and Program Lens (PDF) The Policy and Program Lens is designed to strengthen the capacity of government, non-government organizations and service providers to prevent, detect and respond to elder abuse. It provides a method for identifying the negative effects of current and planned policies, programs and practices on those impacted by elder abuse.
-Safe Medication Use for Seniors (PDF)Tips and suggestions.
-What To Do If You Fall (PDF) What To Do If You Fall - Tips.
-Winter Safety Tips (PDF) Tips and suggestions.