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Sites for Seniors
Finances
- Income Security Programs
A guide to retirement income programs from Human Resources and Social Development Canada, including Old Age Security, Canada Pension Plan, Guaranteed Income Supplement, Spouse's Allowance, Survivor Allowance and International Benefits.
- Tax Information for Seniors 55 and Up
This Canada Customs and Revenue site accesses services relating to seniors, including information about Canada Pension Plan and voluntary tax deductions.
- Power of Attorney
Information regarding the process of power of attorney and living wills.
Government Programs and Services
- Service Canada: Services for Seniors
Provides access to a wide range of federal government services and benefits specifically for seniors, including Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security and Canada Revenue Agency.
- Service Ontario
A portal with access to provincial government services with special sites for seniors.
- Housing for Seniors - Canada Mortgage and Housing
Financial assistance programs, home adaptation programs, tips for adapting homes to specific needs and a self-assessment guide to adapting a home to maintain independence.
- Ontario Health Insurance Plan
OHIP information, including address changes, forms, local offices, drug benefit programs and out of country services.
- Ontario Ministry of Transportation
All information dealing with drivers' licenses, including renewal, address change, the driver's handbook online and the renewal process for those 80 years.
- Ontario Seniors' Secretariat
Programs and services that meet the needs of seniors and help them live safe, active and healthy lives, with links to appropriate government websites.
- A Portrait of Seniors in Canada
A comprehensive profile of Canadian seniors from Statistics Canada: 300 pages of facts and figures dealing with seniors and the issues affecting them.
- Seniors Canada: Working for Seniors
Federal government website devoted to information and services for seniors.
- Seniors Info: a Collaborative Online Resource
An Ontario government website designed to provide easy access to important information for seniors, their families and their service providers.
- Veterans Affairs
Access to services and benefits for veterans and their families.
Health Knowledge
Recreational Activities
- Information Niagara
Information about community groups and service organizations - where and when they meet, whom to call for information. Find out where to volunteer, or find a new hobby.
- CARP Travel
Travel information and specials for the 50 plus set.
- 50 Plus
An Internet portal for the 50 plus group.
- Canadian Snowbird Association
A national not-for-profit advocacy organization dedicated to defending and improving the rights and privileges of travelling Canadians.
- Canadian Senior Games Association
Official site of the 2010 Canada 55 Games in Brockville, Ontario, including registration information, a history of the games, game rules, photographs, etc.
- Road Scholar
Learning experiences for almost every interest and ability - history, culture, nature, music, outdoor activities. Formerly, Elderhostel.
- Routes to Learning
Travel programs that combine learning and adventure; the provider for Road Scholar/Elederhostel programs in Canada.
- Traveling with Disabilities
Travel resources and helpful tips for those who are disabled.
- Canadian Senior Years
Information, articles, news, jokes, games designed for Canadians over 50. Also links for a wide variety of interests, including books, movies, magazines, cooking, gardening, travel and much more.
