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Government of Canada Links
- ·Persons with Disabilities Online
- Complete listing of services and information for persons with disabilities, ad their family members and caregivers.
- Link to “A Guide to Government of Canada Services for People with Disabilities and their Families”
- Download or print the complete guide here. Loaded with useful links to services, benefits and programs available to people with disabilities including families and caregivers.
http://www.pwd-online.ca/pwdcontent.jsp?&lang=en&contentid=28
Canada Revenue Agency
- Complete listing of available tax deductions and credits that are available to those with a disability or care for someone with a disability
- This publication clarifies what medical and disability expenses are eligible and is useful in establishing what options are available when claiming expenses
- Publication RC4064 – Medical and Disability – Related Information and form T2201
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
- ·Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program for Persons with Disabilities and Pre-Application Tool.
- Funding program for homeowners and landlords.
- Home Adaptations for Seniors’ Independence (HASI) and Pre-Application Tool
- For homeowners and landlords with tenants at least 65 years old. Funding for those who have difficulty with any daily activities due to age-related disabilities, have an income at or below the income limit for the region and live permanently in the home.
- Application form - PDF “HASI Web Application and Income Worksheet”
- Download the Information Booklet and Assessment Worksheet -
PDF “HASI Web Booklet and Self assessment Worksheet”
Health Canada
- ·Seniors and Aging – Preventing Falls in and Around Your Home
- Information on protecting yoursel
Public Health Agency of Canadas
- Aging & Seniors
- Provides information as it relates to healthy aging including the prevention and control of disease in older adult life. Additional links to other sites relating to Seniors.
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/seniors-aines/about-apropos-eng.php
- ·Aging and Seniors – Publications
- Publications for both the general public and professionals about aging in Canada
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/seniors-aines/publications/index-eng.php
- Healthy Living Unit
- Physical Activity Guide for Older Adults that offers tips and explains why physical activity is important and how much activity is needed to maintain good health and improve the quality of living later in life. Provides a Physical Activity “Roadmap” for older adults
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/hp-ps/hl-mvs/pa-ap/08paap-eng.php
National Seniors Council
- Resource site for Seniors
Seniors Canada
- Excellent resource site for Seniors in Canada covering almost every subject including provincial links. Lots of information for Seniors and Caregivers alike featuring “The Latest for Seniors” newsletter.
- Printable or downloadable guide to Government of Canada Services and Programs
http://www.seniors.gc.ca/content.jsp?&font=0&contentid=100&lang=en
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