Useful Links - ConsidraCare

Powers of Attorney

Information on setting Power of Attorney and Living Wills in Canada

Legal Services

Power of Attorney

Will

Autism Ontario

Website of Autism Ontario with tools and information on autism

Autism

Caregiving

Baycrest Center

Dementia related resources from Baycrest, a research and teaching hospital for the elderly in the North York district of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto.

Dementia

Welcome to the Benefits Finder

Tool to find a customized list of benefits which you may be eligible for

Tax

Benefits

Lift after Strokes

Website of Life After Strokes with information on heart diseases and stroke

Stroke

Caregiving

Canadian Cancer Society

Website of Canadian Cancer Society with tools and information on cancer

Cancer

Caregiving

Caregiver Exchange

Search tool to find relevant support services for family caregivers across Ontario

Caregivers Support

Seniors Services

Caregiver Stress Coping

Caregiverstress.com provides a free Stress meter assessment, resources for families or spouses caring for an aging loved one including information about Alzheimer's and Dementia, helpful articles about managing stress, and educational videos for families.

Caregivers Support

Caregiving Matters

Education and support services for family caregivers

Caregivers Support

Carers Canada

Advocacy coalition dedicated to increasing recognition and support for caregivers

Caregivers Support

CARP

Website of CARP , an advocacy association for older Canadians

Seniors Advocacy

Canadian Dementia Action Network

Website of CARP , an advocacy association for older Canadians

Dementia

Connex Ontario - Mental Health & Addiction Treatment Services

Connex Ontario provides free & confidential health services information for people experiencing problems with alcohol & drugs, mental illness or gambling.

Mental Health

Addicition

Family, child care, and caregivers deductions and credits

Information on tax deduction for family , childcare and caregivers

Tax

Benefits

Dementia Friends Canada

Tools and resources on understanding the impact of dementia

Dementia

Caregivers Support

Diabetes Canada

Website of Diabetes Canada with tools and information on Diabetes

Diabetes

Caregiving

EI caregiving benefits and leave

Caregivers Support

Benefits

Ontario - Home and Community Care

Resources on how to help seniors who need support living at home

Seniors Services

Ontario - Respite Care

Resources on how to help seniors who need support living at home

Caregivers Support

Find long-term care homes in Ontario

Find a long-term care home in your locality

Long Term Care Homes

Ontario - Find a retirement home

Resources on how to help seniors who need support living at home

Retirement Homes

Ontario - Home and community care

Information on how to apply for and get funding for home care

Benefits

Heart and Stroke Foundation Canada

The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada is a source of information about stroke, heart disease, surgeries and treatments. It also provides heart-healthy recipes, nutrition and physical activity tips to help prevent these diseases. The Heart and Stroke Foundation, a volunteer-based health charity, leads in eliminating heart disease and stroke and reducing their impact through the advancement of research and its application, the promotion of healthy living and advocacy.

Stroke

Heart Disease

Help Guide

Tools and resources to help you with your mental health and wellness

Mental Health

Caregiving

Kerrysplace - Autism Services

Support for caring for children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism

Caregiving

The Lung Association

Website of the Lung Association of Canada with tools and information on Lung health and illnesses

Lungs

Caregiving

Meals on Wheels Ontario

Home delivery of affordable nutritious meals for seniors and those with disabilities

Food

Diet

PROVINCIAL MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS

Lists of resources for mental health support

Mental health

60 Tips

Tips for dementia carers

Dementia

Caregivers Support

Caregiving

Move Seniors Lovingly

A private company which assists seniors, empty nesters and their families in all aspects of the moving from their family home to a new home or senior community.

Reloaction

Moving

Ontario Community Support Association

More than 25 different health and wellness services which help Ontario seniors live in their homes as long as possible

Seniors Services

Ontario Long Term Care Association

Website of the Ontario Long Term Care Association , which represents and advocates for the long-term care homes in Ontario

Long Term Care Homes

Ontario Caregiver Coalition

Website of the Ontario Caregiver Coalition, which supports and advocates for the family caregivers in Ontario

Caregivers Support

Caregiving

Ontario Caregiver Organization

The Ontario caregiver organization supports caregivers by being their one point of access to information, so they have what they need to be successful in their role.

Caregivers Support

Caregiving

Ontario Retirement Communities Association

ORCA is a voluntary, non-profit professional association dedicated to supporting high quality retirement communities across Ontario.

Retirement Homes

Caregiver Support and Services

OSCC offers support to caregivers in many ways, helping them cope by providing respite and assisting to keep loved ones living at home longer.

Caregivers Support

Caregiving

Community Service Links

OSCC helps caregivers navigate the health care and community service system. This list is of community agencies that may help caregivers cope and keep seniors living in their home longer

Caregivers Support

Caregiving

Seniors Services

Ontario Senior Games Association

Friendly local competition and sports activities for seniors over 55 years of age

Active Liging

Healthy Living

Osteoporosis Canada

Website of the Osteoporosis Canada, with tools and information on Osteoporosis

Caregiving

Osteoporosis

Parkinson Canada

Website of the Parkinson Canada, with tools and information on Parkinson's disease

Caregiving

Parkinson's

Public Health Agency of Canada

Website of Canada's Public Health Agency, with information on services provided by the agency and updates and developments around health related issues

Healthy Living

Active Liging

Public Health Agency of Canada

Lists a few facts about seniors and falls. Suggests prevention strategies through simple changes in the home environment and healthy living tips appropriate for seniors. Advises what to do in the event of a fall.

Falls Prevention

Public Health Agency of Canada

Falls are the main cause of injury, hospitalization and invalidity among Canadian seniors. One half of all injuries occur at home. This revised edition of the Safe Living Guide presents a step-by-step guide to making your home safer and reducing your risk of falls, injury and loss of independence.

Falls Prevention

Public Health Agency of Canada

Stairs are an important cause of falls resulting in serious injury or death of seniors. This one-page checklist reminds seniors of the common hazards in stairways, and the proper ways to set up and use your stairs.

Falls Prevention

Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority

Website of the Retirement homes regulatory authority for information and resources for retirement homes seekers and residents

Retirement Homes

Caregiving Benefits and Leave

Caregiving benefits and leave

Caregivers Support

Mental health

The Health Line Ontario

Website of Veterans Affairs Canada with tools and resources and list of services available to Canadian veterans

Seniors Services

Veterans Affairs Canada

Website of Veterans Affairs Canada with tools and resources and list of services available to Canadian veterans

Veterans

Seniors Services

Von Canada

Not for profit providing home care services to families and caregivers. Their nurses, personal support workers, therapists and other health care providers care for Canadians in their homes, communities and workplaces

Home Caree

Seniors Services

Caregiving

Ontario 211 | Community and Social Services Help Line

Ontario 211 is a free helpline that connects you to community and social services in your area 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, in over 150 languages.

Seniors Services

Alzheimer Society of Canada

No matter where you live in Canada, you have a Society that you can be involved in. Your Society can help and support you with programs, services, education and resources tailored to you.

Alzheimer's

Caregiving

Canada's Food Guide

Healthy eating guide for seniors

Healthy Living

Diet

Nutrition

Physical Activity Toolkit

Physical activity toolkit for seniors

Healthy Living

Active Living

Tax credits for caregivers

Federal, provincial and territorial tax credits for caregivers.

Benefits

Tax Credits

COVID-19: Resources for seniors and their caregivers

Use the following resources to learn how you can prevent COVID-19 and find tips on taking care of your physical and mental health.

Caregiving

Mental Health

Seniors Services

Income Tax Folio S1-F4-C1, Basic Personal and Dependant Tax Credits

Information and eligibility requirements and the amounts and calculations for the basic personal & dependant tax credits collectively referred to as the personal tax credits.

Benefits

Tax Credits

Caregiving Benefits and Leave

Information on Caregiving benefits and leave

Benefits

Caregivers Support

Carers Canada

Carers Canada is a national coalition dedicated to increasing recognition and support for caregivers.

Caregivers Support

Free Resources - Dementiability

Free booklets and references on dementia care

Dementia

Caregiving

LBD Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment by Lewy Body Dementia Association

Lew body dementia information and tools. LBDA supports those affected by Lewy body dementia by raising awareness and promoting scientific advances.

Dementia

Caregiving

Marchofdimes - Programs and Services

Information on program and services provided by March of Dimes for people with disabilities

Disabilities

Seniors Services

Healthy Aging Research - McMaster Optimal Aging Portal

Research articles, website reviews and blog posts about optimal aging. Search for information on health conditions and healthy aging practices.

Healthy Living

Caregiving

Active Living

Mountsinai

Resources provided by the Mount Sinai Hospital & Sinai Health for family caregivers

Caregivers Support

Caregiving

Ontario

Carers Canada is a national coalition dedicated to increasing recognition and support for caregivers.

Seniors Services

Ontario

Ontario government website with information on the help available for paying for equipment and supplies for those who qualify for the Assistive Devices Program

Seniors Services

Benefits Devices

Ontario

Learn how to access free, routine dental care for eligible seniors 65 years or older, through the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program. The program is designed to support low-income seniors.

Seniors Services

Dental Care

Ontario

How to find a family doctor, nurse practitioner or specialist and details about the Health Care Connect program. Learn about the Ontario Virtual Care Clinic

Seniors Services

Virtual care

Ontario

Find active living centres for Seniors near you

Seniors Services

Active Living

Ontario

Get help paying for prescription drugs when you qualify for the Ontario Drug Benefit program.

Prescription Drugs

Benefits

Ontario

Find information on resources available for seniors in Ontario, including tax credits, health, caregiving, housing, driving and staying safe.

Benefits

Seniors Services

Ontario

Information on how to protect yourself from serious illnesses with safe and reliable vaccines.

Vaccination

Philipazizcentre

The Phillip Aziz Centre provides respite, practical, physical, emotional and spiritual support for people living with life-threatening illnesses and their loved ones, in the comfort of their own home

Home Support

Community Support

The Health Line - Health Services for Ontario

Local health services for Ontario including Erie St. Clair, South West, Waterloo Wellington, Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant, Central West, Mississauga Halton, Toronto Central, Central, Central East, South East, Champlain, North Simcoe Muskoka, North East and North West.

Seniors Services

Young Career Program - Toronto

Website of Young Carers Program Toronto with tools and resources for youth carers (younger than 18 years old) who are in a care-giving role for a parent, grandparent, sibling or relative with a chronic or life threatening illness, disability, addiction and mental illness

Caregivers Support

Youth

Caregiving

Tips and Advice for Aging in Place

Tools, resources and information on housing for seniors from the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation

Benefits

About Us

Have Questions?

Services

Trusted In-Home Care Services in Ontatrio

Locations

Trusted In-Home Care Services in Ontatrio

Pricing

Resources

Useful Links for Senior Care

Find Care

Basic Information

Care Requirements

Contact Information

Tools and resources for dementia care

Dementia

Caregiving

The Canadian Association on Gerontology is Canada's premier association of those who work, research or have an interest in gerontology/geriatrics. Join now!

Geriatrics

Caregiving

Website with information about dealing with behaviour change in older adults and the Behavioural Supports Ontario program initiative

Dementia

Caregiving

Tools and resources to help families reduce the risk of going missing for those with dementia

Dementia

Wandering

Searchable database of home and community care support services in Ontario

Home Support

Community Support

Ontario 211 is a free helpline that connects you to community and social services in your area 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, in over 150 languages.

Seniors Services

Tools and information on advanced care planning for seniors and loved ones

Advance Care

Legal advice and services for low-income seniors in Ontario

Legal Services

Website of Alzheimer's society of Canada with tools and information for dementia care and caregivers

Dementia

Alzheimer's

Website of Arthritis Society of Canada with tools and information on arthritis

Arthritis

Caregiving

Information on setting Power of Attorney and Living Wills in Canada

Legal Services

Power of Attorney

Will

Website of Autism Ontario with tools and information on autism

Autism

Caregiving

Dementia related resources from Baycrest, a research and teaching hospital for the elderly in the North York district of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto.

Dementia

Tool to find a customized list of benefits which you may be eligible for

Tax

Benefits

Website of Life After Strokes with information on heart diseases and stroke

Stroke

Caregiving

Website of Canadian Cancer Society with tools and information on cancer

Cancer

Caregiving

Search tool to find relevant support services for family caregivers across Ontario

Caregivers Support

Seniors Services

Caregiverstress.com provides a free Stress meter assessment, resources for families or spouses caring for an aging loved one including information about Alzheimer's and Dementia, helpful articles about managing stress, and educational videos for families.

Caregivers Support

Education and support services for family caregivers

Caregivers Support

Advocacy coalition dedicated to increasing recognition and support for caregivers

Caregivers Support

Website of CARP , an advocacy association for older Canadians

Seniors Advocacy

Website of CARP , an advocacy association for older Canadians

Dementia

Connex Ontario provides free & confidential health services information for people experiencing problems with alcohol & drugs, mental illness or gambling.

Mental Health

Addicition

Information on tax deduction for family , childcare and caregivers

Tax

Benefits

Tools and resources on understanding the impact of dementia

Dementia

Caregivers Support