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    Home and housing

    Get help to stay in your current home, or find out what types of housing and care homes are available.

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    Health and well-being

    Find advice and referrals. Learn how to get coverage for prescription drugs, assistive devices and more.

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    Caregiving

    Get support if you take care of a loved one or if you are responsible for end-of-life decisions.

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    Recreation

    Access social, cultural and recreational programs in your community.

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    Safety and security

    Find information on legal services, wills, advance care planning, scams, elder abuse and preparing for emergencies.

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    Finances

    Find out what tax credits, benefits, government pensions and financial assistance are available to you.

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    Employment and learning

    Find employment programs, opportunities to continue education and services for newcomers.

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    Driving and transportation

    Find transportation services, learn how to get an accessible parking permit, renew your driver’s licence and more.

Seniors Active Living Centres

Use our map to find recreational programs such as fitness classes, social groups, art programs and more.

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Connect to care

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Health811

Access health care 24/7 online, phone or chat:

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Ontario Health atHome

Find a local provider to arrange for health professionals to treat you at home, and help you access equipment and supplies.

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211 Ontario

Find community and social services near you:

Seniors Safety Line

If you are a senior experiencing abuse or neglect, talk to a counsellor for free and confidential emotional support in more than 200 languages.

Toll-free: 1-866-299-1011

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Guide to programs and services for seniors

Read the guide online or download a PDF. It includes all the information you’ll find on this page in a document format.

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