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Canada Wide
Government Sites
Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (CCRA) - www.cra-arc.gc.ca/seniors/
Provides information for Canadian Seniors on income programs, income tax and financial credits.
Division on Aging and Seniors - www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/seniors-aines/index_pages/whatsnew_e.htm
Provides information on issues related to seniors and aging in Canada.
Government of Canada Seniors Programs & Services - www.seniors.gc.ca
Government Seniors' Portal - www.seniorsinfo.ca
Federal/Provincial/Municipal Seniors' Portal
Health Canada - www.hc-sc.gc.ca
Public Health Agency of Canada - www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/chn-rcs/index-eng.php
Veterans Affairs Canada - www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/
For information on services an benefits for war veterans in Canada.
Health and Wellness
Alzheimer Society of Canada - www.alzheimer.ca
Canadian Cancer Society - www.cancer.ca
Canadian Diabetes Association - www.diabetes.ca
Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute - www.cflri.ca/eng/
Fitness Tips for Seniors
Canadian Lung Association - www.lung.ca
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada - www.heartandstroke.ca
Kidney Foundation - www.kidney.ca
Losing Our Parents - www.losingourparents.com
“Losing Our Parents” is an internet-based community that offers support and education to people who are coping with the declining health or death of a parent. Visitors to the website share: their experiences; support each other; and even volunteer online through a network that connects them to countless others. We are a Canadian registered charity.
Parkinson Society of Canada - www.parkinson.ca
The Canadian Hearing Society - www.chs.ca
The Canadian National Institute for the Blind - www.cnib.ca
Home Modifications
The Safe Living Guide - www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/seniors-aines/pubs/safelive/index.htm
A guide to home safety for seniors
Ontario
Auction Houses
Empire Auctions Inc. - www.empireauctions.com
Get the most for your items.
At Empire Auctions, we sell your items for you, in our monthly auction sales.
Hundreds of buyers at every sale.
Paintings, jewellery, watches, antiques, rare coins and much more.
We can arrange all your packing and shipping needs.
Reasonable commissions.
Certified written appraisal services are available.
Family owned and operated since 1964, in Montreal and Toronto.
Empire Auctions Inc.
165 Tycos Drive, Toronto, ON. M6B 1W6
Tel: 416-784-4261
email: toronto@empireauctions.com
Educational Opportunities
U-First! Division of the Ontario Community Support Association - www.u-first.ca
U-First! is an education program that assists caregivers to manage dementia based behaviours. Through U-First! workshops and a job aid tool (the U-First! Wheel), personal support workers, their supervisors and other caregivers learn a common language, common values and a common approach to caring for persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Contact Borka Babic at 416-256-3010 ext. 228 for further information.
Home Health Care Services
3Cs Seniors Home Care Services Inc. - www.3cseniors.com
Personalized Seniors Home Care Services for Peel and Halton Regions
3Cs Seniors’ is committed to providing exceptional, non-medical homecare services to all our clients and their families. All of our In-Home Care support plans are personalized to your family’s individual needs. To learn about our 3 Cs; Care, Compatibility, and Companionship services, please call us today for a free consultation. Our operators are available 24 hours. Services are offered to clients in their homes, hospitals, nursing and long-term care facilities. VAC Health Identification Cards Acceptable. Direct Billing to Insurance and WSIB also acceptable.
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3Cs introduces its newest division – 3Cs Home Care Services; Residential and Commercial Division.
Customized Cleaning with your Comfort in Mind. We provide all types of cleaning services: Apartments, Homes, Buildings, Offices, Banks, Stores, Plazas/Malls and Restaurants. Our well-trained and experienced staff are bonded and insured. We can provide equipment and supplies necessary to clean your home or business or we can use your preferred supplies.
We offer excellent service at affordable prices. Discount packages are available for regularly scheduled services. $10.00 off first visit. Book two or more visits and receive reduced rates.
Employment Inquiries welcome – Call 416-843-8457
Bayshore Home Health - www.bayshore.ca
Offering a wide range of personal and community health care services through more than 40 offices coast to coast, we strive to make a difference in our clients lives – every visit, every time.
Closing the Gap Healthcare Group - www.closingthegap.ca
Closing The Gap Healthcare Group provides rehabilitation therapy services, nursing services and personal support services to clients in the community. We have offices in Toronto, Mississauga,
Barrie, Huntsville, Owen Sound and St Thomas. TORONTO 416-226-6141 • MISSISSAUGA 905-306-0202 • OWEN SOUND 519-370-2165
BARRIE 705–727-7888 • ST THOMAS 519-631-9866 • HUNTSVILLE 705-788-9355.
Distinct Health Care Services Inc. - www.distincthealthcare.ca
We are a nursing and homemaking agency providing high quality professional home support service to clients in their homes, long-term care facilities and hospitals.
EO HomeCare - www.eohomecare.ca
Trusted since 1961. We provide experienced live-in and live-out caregivers to work in your home. Whether you need assistance with personal care, or are simply looking for a companion – we can assist you in finding a trusted and reliable caregiver. Your family is our priority. 416-256-7776.
First Health Care - www.firsthealthcare.ca
An accredited health care organization that provides services to you or a loved one in your home, hospital, or long term care facility.Our services are available 24 hours/day, 7days/wk. Come to First Health Care... where caring comes first! Contact us at 1-877-305-9551 or care@firsthealthcare.ca.
GEM Health Care Services Inc. - www.gemhealthcare.com
24/7 private duty nursing and home health care services. Franchise and Corporate offices available. GEM Health Care Services is Quality Assured. Contact us 24/7 at 1-877-RN1-GEM1 or in Ottawa at 613-761-7474 and Kingston at 613-544-7600.
Golden Days Services for Seniors - www.goldendays-seniors.com
With Golden Days, you may rest assured that your loved ones have the very best of professional care and attention. We work hard to make your life easier.
Healthcare Staffing Solutions Inc. - www.healthcarestaffing.ca
We provide reliable and personalized healthcare staffing services to retirement homes, long term care facilities and their residents.
Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, Personal Support Workers, Allied Health Practitioners, Kitchen and Housekeeping staff.
Home Instead Senior Care - www.homeinstead.com/3013
Our carefully selected CAREGivers™ help make being at home possible, with a wide range of non-medical services, welcome companionship and a ready smile.
Integracare - www.integracare.on.ca
INTEGRACARE is a Canadian company that provides a wide range of private nursing services and services needed by those requiring care in their place of residence.
NHI Nursing & Homemakers Inc. - www.nhihealthcare.com
For all your Nursing and Personal Support Worker needs...24 x 7
Preferred Health Care Services - www.prefhealthcare.com
Preferred Health Care Services is an accredited leader in the provision of outstanding nursing, personal support and education services. By using an integrated approach, our committed and compassionate team delivers an exceptional level of care to our clients that enhances human dignity and wellness. By empowering our employees, we create a healthy and safe environment that garners mutual respect, integrity, individual and collective recognition, and personal growth.
Progressive Elder Care - www.p-eldercare.com
We are a home care agency providing quality personalized care to seniors at affordable hourly rates. Our goal is to provide the right care, whenever and wherever it is needed. Our staff is competent, professional, reliable, caring and friendly. Our services include: Retirement home selection; meal preparation; errands and shopping; personal care; housekeeping; caregiver relief; sleep over etc. We are the answer to your home care needs (905)427-5007 & (416)788-0472.
Recreational Respite - www.recrespite.com
Recreational Respite offers short and long term ‘health at home’ options through unique respite solutions to any individual and their families, who are coping with cognitive or physical impairments. Our service offers a recreational programming and community re-integration focus, promoting family unity and support.
Contact us at: www.recrespite.com or 416-602-9496
Revera Health Services - www.reveraliving.com
Revera Health Services is a home care agency that supplies superior heath-care personnel and support to people in private homes, retirement homes, nursing homes, hospitals and industry.
Senior Helpers - www.seniorhelpers.com
At Senior Helpers®, our specialty is professional, warm and compassionate senior care that enables our clients to live independently in the comfort of their own home. Whether they need us for a few hours or around the clock, we’ll always provide the kind of quality and responsive care that lets them truly enjoy living independently at home. Contact us at dkahn@seniorhelpers.com or 519-249-1111.
Senior Lifestyle Solutions Inc. - www.srlifestylehomecare.com
Join our list of selective clientele, who are looking for a highly personalized service. We are extremely selective in choosing the caregivers that represent us, whether in our clients home, in hospital, or in a Long-Term Care Facility. If you are looking for a professional service that provides respect, dignity, knowledge, reliability, and affordability, please call 416-436-1267. Our passion is to provide the very best care available to you and your loved ones.
VON Canada (Victorian Order of Nurses) - www.von.ca
If you, or someone in your family, were recovering from an illness and needed home care, who would you trust? Most Canadians from coast to coast would say VON. The reason: at VON Canada (Victorian Order of Nurses), we believe in treating the whole person, not just their ailment. VON offers more than 50 different home care, personal support, and community services to enhance each client’s quality of life by providing them with the personal assistance and support needed to make them comfortable in their own home. We’ve been doing so for more than 110 years. VON is committed to continuous quality improvement and is accredited by the Accreditation Canada.
Home Modifications
Barrier Free Construction - www.bfconstruction.ca
We are a general contractor specializing in residential modifications for accessible and independent living. We can remodel any space to improve accessibility, including roll in showers, elevators, stair and porch lifts and ramps. We are fully licensed, insured and WSIB registered. We are the Service Provider for Home Depot’s Independent Living Program.
Bathway Inc. - www.bathway.ca
For some individuals getting in and out of the bathtub can be difficult and even dangerous. Bathway offers a solution that will convert an existing bathtub into safe and accessible step-in shower. Our unique “tub cutting” service is a quick, clean and economical alternative to traditional bathroom remodeling.
Kimmel of Canada Safety Solutions - www.kimmelofcanada.com
Providing innovative, cost-effective products and services for a safe, comfortable, yet elegant environment for individuals and health care providers alike. We supply and install products including ADA compliant grab bars, folding shower seats, tub to shower conversions, maximum access door hinges, converted raised toilets and tile floor and bath tub treatments, dramatically reducing the risk of slips and falls.
Serving all of Ontario.
We pride ourselves on exceeding Customer Satisfaction.
References readily available. 1-866-708-1833
Legal Services
Harvey S. Goldstein - www.thedivorcelawyer.ca
Family lawyer deals in all areas including divorce, separation, custody, support, property division and Wills and Powers of Attorney.
Medical Supplies and Equipment
Attends Healthcare Products - www.attends.com
Attends® Healthcare Products is a trusted provider for adult incontinence products in nursing homes, hospitals, and homes worldwide. Our Attends® briefs, protective underwear, pads, undergarments, underpads, and washcloths provide superior dryness, healthier skin, odor control, and comfort. Only Attends brand briefs and pads contain the unique Perma-Dry® technology that actually lowers the pH of urine to that consistent with skin’s natural pH, creating the healthiest, driest, and most odor-free skin environment. Attends can help you meet all of your incontinence needs by providing high quality products, educational tools and support . Call us toll free to find out more: 1-800-4-ATTENDS (800-428-8363).
Ontario Incontinence Supplies - www.oisois.ca
Discreet packaging, competitive pricing and free, next day shipping anywhere in Ontario. Enjoy the convenience and cost effectiveness of buying your incontinence products directly from your home! Call us Toll Free at 1-877-794-9445 or visit us on the web at www.oisois.ca for more information. Ontario Incontinence Supplies is your one stop shop for all of your incontinence product needs. We carry a wide variety of protective underwear / pull-ons, adult diaper briefs, pant liners / pads and underpads. We also carry wipes, gloves, body wash, perineal cleansers, no-rinse shampoo, protective skin cream and bathroom safety products such as commodes, raised toilet seats, shower safety bars and shower seats.
Protect-A-Bed - www.protectabed.ca
Protect-A-Bed® provides a safe and healthy sleep environment for the entire family, there mattress protectors offer protection from dust mites, incontinence and bed bugs. All Protect-A-Bed products help extend the life of your mattress and greatly reduce the time and costs involved in early mattress replacement.
Starkmans Health Care Depot - www.starkman.ca
FOR ALL YOUR HOME HEALTH CARE NEEDS
TENA/SCA Personal Care - www.tena.ca
SCA is the world leader in incontinence care and a leading provider of skin care products. Our TENA brand of innovative, disposable, absorbent incontinence products provides cost-effective solutions for customers and consumers. For product information please contact us toll free at 1.800.510.8023.
Moving Services
Everything In Its Place - www.everythinginitsplace.ca
Collaboration, care and comfort are the foundation of everything we do. Our client-focused process and customized services ensure that every individual we transition is at ease and informed throughout the entire process.
We pride ourselves on the relationships we build with our clients and measure our success one seamless move at a time.
It’s your move. Make it Your Best Move.
HELPS - www.helps.on.ca
HELPS...the caring hands people, Relocation specialists.
A family business that has specialized in helping seniors relocate since 1992.
Our complete service includes downsizing, packing, relocation and complete setup with our bonded and insured staff. By using our in house fleet we are a service you can trust at all times.
Let our family take care of your family. Call for a free consultation 1-800-387-0101.
Senior Moving Service Inc. - www.seniormovingservice.com
Senior Moving Service Inc. has been helping clients move with true peace of mind for over 10 years. Beginning with a free in-home estimate, our team assists seniors with any level of help that they require. Our services can include planning, downsizing, packing, moving and unpacking. And our clients can rest assured that all of our moving services are provided by our own bonded and insured employees and not contracted out to other movers. Call us today for a free estimate and move with true peace of mind! 1-888-777-0179
Other Resources
Active Adult Magazine - www.activeadultmag.com
Active Adult Magazine was voted Best Active Adult Magazine in North America. The Magazine is informative and helpful in your search for a retirement or adult lifestyle community in the Greater Toronto Area and Ontario, and includes exclusive map guides and amenity charts.
Broker Advantage Inc. - www.brokeradvantageinc.com
Broker Advantage Inc. is a full service Managing General Agency specializing in the introduction of a broad range of insurance and financial related products & services.
Our particular strengths are focused on Health and Medical plans, Travel Insurance, Visitor to Canada and all Living Benefits such as Long Term Care Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and Disability Insurance.
We take pride in being able to seek out solutions to very difficult problems.
BTT Communications - www.toronto-graphic-design.ca
'PROFESSIONAL TORONTO GRAPHIC DESIGN SERVICES TAILORED TO MEET YOUR NEEDS AND GOALS. We provide a range of design services including: brochures, newsletters, direct mail, corporate identity logos, sinage, annual reports, scientific reports, posters etc.
ElderCareCanada - www.eldercarecanada.ca
Since 1998, ElderCareCanada has been the one-stop solution for adult children and their parents:
· eldercare mediation
· in-home care
· retirement residence selection
· same-day moving
· home contents clearing
· ongoing care management
· legals & banking
Ten years of hands-on experience by Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and certified mediator (2008,Faculty of Law, University of Windsor). We’ve been there – we’ll get you through it, too. www.eldercarecanada.ca 416-487-6248
Helps Here! - www.HelpsHere.com
Caring for an Elderly Parent? Can"t find the time for everything you have to accomplish in a day? Help"s Here! is a FREE BOOK full of essential senior resources. It is packed with interesting and unusual tips & useful articles. If you are caring for a loved one, this book will help! Help"s Here! has 12 chapters encompassing all the needs of a seniors life, including Home Care, Hospices, Retirement Residences, Health & Medical services, Legal & Financial Advice, Insurance Products, Shops & Services, Transportation, Moving House, Recreation, even Pets!
Maxine Povering BES, ABR, *ASA, Broker - www.MaxinePovering.com
*Accredited Senior Agent (Realtor & Service Consultant for Seniors). Personally serving the York Region & Toronto areas for over 30 years & now referring top realtors in communities all across Canada."The One number for real estate in your community & across Canada". Direct: 647.449.HOME (4663) Office: 416.441.2888 x 308 National: 1- 800 LISTING(547-8464). Email: info@HomesAroundToronto.com. "People know that I care & care what I know".
Nursing Home Ratings Inc. - www.nursinghomeratings.ca
NursingHomeRatings.ca is Canada's only national, comprehensive, nursing home website dedicated to helping family members find the right home for their loved one. Read family members' ratings and opinions of nursing homes to gain an insider's perspective. Stay informed with industry press releases, read a former Administrator's blog, and search for nursing homes in your area.
Ontario Long Term Care Association - www.oltca.com
OLTCA is the largest long term care provider association in Ontario and the only association that represents the full mix of long term care operators - private, not-for-profit, charitable and municipal. Our member homes are regulated by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care and provide care and accommodation services to residents throughout Ontario. For information please contact info@oltca.com.
Rapid Response Program - Revera Inc. - www.reveraliving.com
Rapid Response by Revera is a unique service available in the Province of Ontario. By simply calling our 24 hour toll-free line, you can speak with a qualified professional who is able to answer your questions about accommodations and services for seniors. We are able to make immediate arrangements for transition into any one of our Ontario Retirement Residences, assist with arrangements for private home care or provide general information about Long Term Care. Call us today for: convalescent, respite & short term stays, enhanced living for seniors requiring care, secured living for seniors with dementia, permanent retirement residency, interim accommodations while awaiting Long Term Care placement, care-giver relief and vacation stays or private home care services. Email: rapid.response@reveraliving.com or Call: 1 (877) 929-9222.
Sandon Schwartzben, MSW, Broker - www.sandonschwartzben.com
Sandon Schwartzben, MSW, Broker, Forest Hill Real Estate Inc. Brokerage. Specializes in the sale of homes in Toronto and surrounding areas. Call Sandon at 416-226-1987 or email sandon@foresthill.com.
Senior Care Options Inc. - www.seniorcareoptions.ca
Senior Care Options Inc services include The Empowered Aging Program TM which gives adults the knowledge, tools and support to manage the emotional and physical needs of elder care. Confidential family mediation sessions. Care Management and Guided Care Services. Elder Care Presentations and Seminars. Home Safety Audits. and Relocation services. 416-932-9941
Personal Response Systems
ConnectCARE - www.connectcarehalton.ca
ConnectCARE is a programme of Halton Healthcare offering a personal response service. Our clients wear a lightweight, waterproof button which, when pressed, activates an alarm through a two-way speaker unit installed on a telephone jack in the client’s home. On receiving the alarm, one of our trained operators, who have immediate access to vital client information, will dispatch the appropriate help according to the nature of the alarm. This may include one of the client’s personal contacts and/or Emergency Services. Optional reminder features, activity monitoring and peripherals are available for those with special needs. Self-installation kits are available for clients outside the Halton area.
Metracare Solutions Inc. - www.metracaresolutions.com
LifeGuard’s Personal Emergency Response System provides hands-free two-way voice communication. Speak directly with a LifeGuard person from any room throughout your home. No other Personal Emergency Response System can offer this kind of security and mobility.
Seniors Activities
Older Adult Centres Association of Ontario - www.oacao.org
The OACAO provides resources, expertise and leadership for older adults centres and seniors groups through advocacy, leadership, networking and innovative direction.
British Columbia
Health and Wellness
Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport - www.hls.gov.bc.ca/seniors/
information on government resources for seniors in BC
Alberta
Government Sites
Alberta Seniors and Community Supports - www.seniors.gov.ab.ca
Ministry of Seniors and Community Supports for Alberta
Manitoba
Government Sites
Manitoba Seniors and Health Aging Secretariat - www.gov.mb.ca/shas/manitobacouncil/index.html
Government of Manitoba division for Senior issues
Other Resources
Long-Term Care in Manitoba - www.wrha.mb.ca/ltc/access.php
Information on accessing long-term care homes in the province of Manitoba (Winnipeg Regional Health Authourity site)
Saskatchewan
Government Sites
Government of Saskatchwan Publication List - www.publications.gov.sk.ca/deplist.cfm?d=13&c=247
List of publications through the Government of Saskatchwan pertaining to seniors
Saskatchwan Seniors Information - www.health.gov.sk.ca/seniors
Information for Saskatchewan Seniors on Health Information and Services
Quebec
Government Sites
Sante et Services Sociaux Quebec - www.msss.gouv.qc.ca/en/sujets/groupes/seniors.php
Government of Quebec site for Seniors
Other Resources
The Association des Residences et CHSLD Prives du Quebec (ARCPQ) - www.arcpq.org/#petit-logo
A not-for-profit association for Quebec retirement homes
New Brunswick
Government Sites
New Brunswick Social Development - www.gnb.ca/0017/Seniors/
Programs and Services for Seniors in New Brunswick (provincial government site)
Newfoundland and Labrador
Other Resources
Seniors Resource Centre of Newfoundland & Larbador - www.seniorsresource.ca
Seniors Resource Centre informaton
Northwest Territories
Government Sites
Government of Northwest Territories Seniors Site - www.hlthss.gov.nt.ca/seniors/default.asp
Government website for seniors in NWT
Nova Scotia
Government Sites
Nova Scotia Seniors - www.gov.ns.ca/scs/
Government of Nova Scotia Seniors information site
Prince Edward Island
Government Sites
Government of Prince Edward Island - www.gov.pe.ca/infopei/index.php3?number=3283
Seniors site for those residing in Prince Edward Island
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