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25 EASY RECIPES FOR SENIOR NUTRITION

AGING HEALTH RESEARCH

ALLOWANCE PROGRAM
The Allowance is a monthly benefit for low-income seniors (aged 60-64) whose spouse or common-law partner is eligible for, or currently receiving, the Old Age Security (OAS) pension and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS). Delivered by: Service Canada on behalf of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)

BRITISH COLUMBIA SENIORS

BC CENTRE FOR ELDER ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT

BC SENIORS GAMES

CANADIAN ASSOCIATION ON GERONTOLOGY

CANADIAN COALITION FOR SENIORS MENTAL HEALTH

CANADIAN HARD OF HEARING ASSOCIATION

Canada Pension Plan Forms
Canada Pension Plan forms listed by title.
Source: Service Canada

Canadian Retirement Income Calculator
The Old Age Security program and the Canada Pension Plan (or Quebec Pension Plan) provide a modest secure base on which to build your private savings. The calculator helps you assess your personal financial situation and helps you decide which steps to take to reach your retirement goals.
Source: Service Canada

CARP: A NEW VISION OF AGING FOR CANADA

DISASTER SAFETY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: WHAT TO DO WHEN EMERGENCY WEATHER STRIKES

DOCTOR SEARCH

ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS

FIRE PREVENTION, PREPAREDNESS, AND RECOVERY: SENIORS

GERONTOLOGY RESEARCH CENTRE

GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN RESOURCES

Gradual retirement
Reduction of working time
Phased or gradual retirement allow older employees, usually with long service records, to progressively reduce their working time and workload over a period of time instead of abruptly shifting from full-time employment to retirement.
Source: Human Resources and Skills Development Canada

HEALTH AND SENIORS INFORMATION LINE

HEALTHY EATING FOR SENIORS

HIP REPLACEMENTS – Drug Watch
Hip replacements — the surgical repair of an aged or injured natural hip joint by adding an artificial joint, or implant — date back three centuries. Reasons for these implants are the same now as then: a fracture or similar injury to the hip, arthritis or a wearing down of the joint over time. The goal is to reduce pain and increase mobility.

HOME ADAPTIONS FOR SENIORS INDEPENDENCE

HOME CARE ASSOCIATION

HOME CARE DIRECTORY

HOME MODIFICATIONS FOR SPECIFIC NEEDS

HOUSING

I’m an older worker

A collection of resources for Older Workers.
Source: Jobs, Workers, Training, and Careers

INSTITUTE OF AGING

LEGAL – BENEFITS AND SERVICES FOR SENIORS

LESIGLATION OF INTEREST TO SENIORS

MATURE DRIVERS WEBSITE

MOBILITY RESOURCES FOR SENIORS

Old Age Security Payment Rates
This chart shows the maximum and average monthly rates for Old Age Security (GIS) and the Allowances, as well as the maximum annual income to be eligible for these benefits.
Source: Service Canada

OVERDOSE RESPONSE GUIDE: AWARENESS, PREVENTION, AND PREPAREDNESS FOR CAREGIVERS OF ADDICTS

NATIONAL SENIORS COUNCIL

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY TIPS FOR OLDER ADULTS

PREVENTING ABUSE AND NEGLECT IN LATER LIFE

PROPERTY TAX DEFERRMENT

PROPERTY TAX DEFERRMENT

Retirement Planning
A list of programs, services and information to assist you in your retirement.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION

RRSP – Making withdrawals
This link lists topics and answers typical questions relating to the withdrawal of funds from Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP).
Source: Government of Canada.

SENIOR BUSTERS

SENIOR DIABETES: SIGNS AND DIAGNOSIS

SENIOR HEALTH – Drug Watch
It’s important for everyone to know the risks of prescription drugs and medical devices before they are taken or implanted. This is especially true for seniors.

Seniors – Human Resources Development Canada

Provides detailed information for seniors on retirement issues.

Seniors – Canada Revenue Agency
CCRA has put together a page of information to help Seniors and their families to access easily various topics or services relating to Canadian seniors.
Source: Canada Revenue Agency

Services for Seniors Guide

This guide provides information about Government of Canada services and programs for seniors and their families.
Source: Service Canada

STATISTICS CANADA: A PORTRAIT OF SENIORS LIVING IN CANADA

STRETCHING EXERCISES FOR SENIORS TO IMPROVE MOBILITY

TAX CREDITS FOR SENIORS – CANADA REVENUE AGENCY

TAX CREDITS FOR SENIORS – TURBOTAX

THE BOOMER’S ULTIMATE GUIDE TO ADDING VALUE TO YOUR HOME

VETERANS AFFAIRS CANADA

VIA RAIL: 60+

View and Update Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security Personal Information
View and update your personal information related to your Canada Pension Plan (PAC) to use this online service.
Source: Service Canada

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