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The resources below are are provided as an information service by the TCA. We are sharing this information on behalf of other community organizations.
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Anxiety – Depression – Mental Wellness – Social Isolation and loneliness – Substance Use – Health – Elder abuse – Lodging – Meet people – Online activities – Independent living – Neighbourhood support – Caregivers
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Anxiety
Depression
Mental Wellness
Social Isolation and Loneliness
Substance Use
Health
Elder abuse
Lodging
Meet people
Online activities and safety tips
Let’s Talk about Protecting Your Finances from Frauds & Scams
Independent living
Neighbourhood support
Caregivers
The resources below are are provided as an information service by the TCA. We are sharing this information on behalf of other community organizations. Just click on the images or links to check with the organization listed as the event host and to register.
Links to more resources
Healthy aging:
– Health Canada website aimed at seniors https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/healthy-living/just-for-you/seniors.html
– Ontario’s action plan for seniors https://www.ontario.ca/page/aging-confidence-ontario-action-plan-seniors
– Toronto programs for healthy aging https://torontocentral.behaviouralsupportsontario.ca/services/list/10150/healthy_aging
– Active Aging Canada https://www.activeagingcanada.ca/
– Elder abuse info & hotline https://eapon.ca/
Assistive devices (e.g. walkers, wheelchairs):
– Ontario Assistive Devices Program — mobility aids are NOT publicly covered (this is a common misconception) https://www.ontario.ca/page/assistive-devices-program
– More info on funding options for mobility aids https://sinaigeriatrics.ca/patient-resources/funding-for-mobility-aids/
– March of Dimes assistive devices program https://www.marchofdimes.ca/en-ca/programs/am/adp
– Private purchase from Shoppers Home Health and other similar stores
Dementia info:
– iGeriCare modules: bite-sized online modules aimed at laypeople, essentially “Dementia 101” https://igericare.healthhq.ca/en
– Alzheimer Society – useful resource for any type of dementia (not just Alzheimer’s). They offer education and support services for both patients and their families/caregivers https://alzheimer.ca/on/en/about-us
– Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) – they specialize in managing behaviour & personality symptoms of dementia (BPSD) https://torontocentral.behaviouralsupportsontario.ca/
– Brain Xchange – an A-to-Z online resource library of dementia-related topics https://brainxchange.ca/
Caregiver burnout:
– Overview of respite care options in Ontario https://www.ontario.ca/page/respite-care
– Alzheimer Society support for caregivers https://alzheimer.ca/en/help-support/im-caring-person-living-dementia
– Baycrest Centre’s online caregiver group https://www.baycrest.org/Baycrest/Healthcare-Programs-Services/Programs/Online-Caregiver-Support-Group
– Adult day programs in Toronto https://www.torontocentralhealthline.ca/listServices.aspx?id=10347
– Caregiver support for hospice/palliative care https://www.caregiversupport.hpco.ca/
Long term care (LTC), also called nursing home (NH) — NOT the same as retirement home (RH):
– Comparison of supportive housing options https://www.ontario.ca/page/supportive-housing-options
– Overview of LTC https://www.ontario.ca/page/long-term-care-ontario
– Ontario LTC association https://www.oltca.com/OLTCA/
