Seniors
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Help for Seniors in Halton Region
Halton Region has compiled a directory to help older adults, caregivers, and service providers.
Housing Support
Learn about the types of Senior Housing Optionsavailable to you.
The Retirement home Regulatory Authority can help you find a Licensed Retirement Home.
Licences & Permits
Get information about Seniors driver’s licences, driving, transportation services and accessible parking permits.
Recreation
Learn more about the various services and programs offered at the Burlington Seniors’ Centre or Milton Senior Activity Cenre
Discover the various services available for seniors at our local Burlington libraries or Milton Public Library.
New Horizons for Seniors Program
The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) is a federal grants and contributions program. It provides funding for projects that make a difference in the lives of seniors and in their communities.
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General Information
The Government of Ontario has compiled information on programs and services to Help Seniors be healthy, active and engaged.
Telehealth Ontario provides fast, free medical advice toll free @ 1-866-797-0000.
ConnexOntario helps Ontarians via phone, web chat or e-mail 24/7. Their experienced staff help you navigate available resources dealing with mental health, alcohol and problem gambling.
HNHB Health Line highlights health and community services for seniors available in your area.
Helping with Medical Coverage
Get help paying for prescription drugs when you qualify for the Ontario Drug Benefit Program.
The Low Income Seniors Co-Payment Drug Program, is an evolution of the Ontario Drug Benefit, geared to helping qualified low-income seniors reduce their deductible even further.
Learn how to access free, routine dental care for eligible seniors 65 years or older, through the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program. The program is designed to support low-income seniors.
If you have a long-term physical disability, you can get help paying for equipment and supplies when you qualify for the Assisted Devices Program.
Staying Active & Staying Safe at Home
Are there any Guidelines that could help me?
Learn Important Tips about to remain physically active.
The Alzheimer Society has created a webpage with Brain-Healthy Tips to reduce your risk of dementia.
The Government of Canada has compiled The Safe Living Guide in an effort to inform seniors of how to best stay safe while at home.
Learn about the steps you can take to Prevent Falls at Home, as well as how to best stay safe around Household Stairs
Home & Community Care
Home & Community Care provides help for patients and seniors who need support living at home.
What types of Home Care are available?
What is Community Care?
Alzheimer's and Dementia
The Alzheimer Society of Canada has extensively covered the signs and effects of Alzheimer’s and Dementia.
The Finding You Way program helps individuals with dementia, their families, caregivers and communities recognize the risks and signs of those afflicted with dementia going missing. Finding your way hopes to educate all parties so that seniors continue to safely live within the community.
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Medical Support
Get help paying for prescription drugs when you qualify for the Ontario Drug Benefit Program.
The Low Income Seniors Co-Payment Drug Program, is an evolution of the Ontario Drug Benefit, geared to helping qualified low-income seniors reduce their deductible even further.
If you have high prescription-drug costs – compared to your household income – you might qualify for the Trillium Drug Program.
Income Support
If you're a low-income senior, you may qualify for monthly Guaranteed Annual Income System (GAINS). This program provides a monthly, non-taxable benefit to low-income Ontario seniors.
Low-income seniors and low-income persons with disabilities can get a Partial Deferral of Provincial Land and Education Tax.
The Ontario Energy Board has highlighted several Electricity Support Programs to aid individuals with low-income with their electricity bill.
Transit, Vehicle & Home Support
Ontario Seniors’ Public Transit Tax Credit, available to those 65 years or older, help Seniors cover their public transit costs.
The March of Dimes Canada, Home & Vehicle Modification Program provides funding for basic home and/or vehicle modifications, to assist permanent Ontario residents with a substantial impairment with their disability management.
If you're a low-to-moderate income senior, you may be eligible for up to $500 back on your property taxes with the Ontario Senior Homeowners’ Property Tax Grant.
The Senior's Home Safety Tax Credit provides eligible seniors with the means to make their home safer and more accessibl
Federal Support
The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) retirement pension is a monthly, taxable benefit that replaces part of your income when you retire. If you qualify, you’ll receive the CPP retirement pension for the rest of your life.
The Old Age Security (OAS) Pension is a monthly payment you can get if you are 65 and older.
Learn if you qualify for the federal governments Guaranteed Income Supplement, a non-taxable addition to the Old Age Security Pension.
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Signs & Types
Learn more about the Signs and Typesof elder abuse and what to do if you or someone you know is being abused.
Abuse Prevention
Elder Abuse Prevention Ontariois a provincial, charitable, non-profit organization focused on supporting the implementation of 'The Ontario Strategy to Combat Elder Abuse' and has been doing so since 2002.
Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario has outlined relevant Legislation & How to Reportelder abuse.
Hotlines
Senior Safety Line : 24/7 confidential Hotline @ 1+866-299-1011
Long Term Care Action Line: Report abuses @ 1-866-434-0144
Retirement Home Regulatory Authority: Hotline @ 1-866-275-7472
Crime Stoppers: Report @ 1-800-222-8477
Phone the Office of the Public Guardian & Trustee, which protects those who are mentally incapable of reporting abuse @ 1-800-366-0335 or 416-327-6348
Find Additional Helplinesfor reporting or helping those suffering from elder abuse, as well as get legal advice or receive referrals.