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Canada - Seniors On-line
Seniors Canada On-line is a fast and straightforward way for seniors, their families, caregivers and organizations that support them to access authoritative and trusted information provided by governments and well known non-government organizations.
Source: Seniors On-line - Canada
Québec -- For people 55 and over
Are you 55 or over? You may be eligible for certain government programs and services. The purpose of this guide is to present these programs and services to you.
Source: Communication-Québec
CARP -- Canada's Association for the Fifty-Plus
CARP is Canada's largest advocacy group for Canadians over 50.
Source: CARP
50Plus
50plus.com is the leading Canadian website providing unique content, community and commerce for people over the age of 50.
Source: 50Plus
FADOQ -- Île de Montréal
La FADOQ – Région Île de Montréal réunit 27 000 membres de 50 ans et plus. Sa mission spécifique est de valoriser le vieillissement et d’accroître la qualité de vie des personnes de 50 ans et plus en leur offrant des activités qui contribuent à leur développement et qui favorisent leur épanouissement personnel.
Source: FADOQ -- Île de Montréal
FADOQ -- Mouvement des Aînés du Québec
Depuis sa fondation en 1970, la FADOQ est devenue le plus important regroupement volontaire d'aînés au Québec. Son membership est d'environ 281 000 personnes âgées de 50 ans et plus, lesquels se retrouvent à l'intérieur de plus de 847 clubs locaux réunis en 16 regroupements régionaux.
Source: FADOQ
Portail des Aînés du Québec
Le Portail des aînés est en fait un résumé de ce que l'on trouve sur la toile Internet, répertorié et commenté par des aînés et pour les aînés.
Source: Portail des Aînés du Québec
Catholic Community Services -- Montreal
CCS is a not-for-profit community organization, which develops and provides a continuum of support services, primarily in English for families and individuals of diverse ages, cultures and religions in the Greater Montreal area.
Source: Catholic Community Services -- Montreal
Alberta - Seniors and Community Supports
Alberta Seniors and Community Supports is responsible for delivering programs and services for a wide range of Albertans.
Source: Seniors and Community Supports - Alberta
British Columbia - Helping Seniors Live Well
You want to live a full and independent lifestyle. But everyone can use a hand from time to time. The BC Seniors’ Line assists British Columbians in accessing the network of provincial services.
Source: Community Services - British Columbia
Manitoba - Seniors and Healthy Aging Secretariat
You want to live a full and independent lifestyle. But everyone can use a hand from time to time. The BC Seniors’ Line assists British Columbians in accessing the network of provincial services.
Source: Seniors & Healthy Aging Secretariat - Manitoba
New Brunswick - Family and Community Services
The Department of Family and Community Services is one of the largest departments in the New Brunswick government. We have approximately 1,600 employees and a budget of more than $735 million. Every day we provide more than 130,000 services, touching the lives of nearly every citizen.
Source: Family and Community Services - New Brunswick
Newfoundland & Labrador - Family, Seniors and Youth
The Department of Health and Community Services will ensure that the people of Newfoundland and Labrador have access to services and programs enabling individuals, families and communities to achieve optimal health.
Source: Health and Community Services - Newfoundland & Labrador
Northwest Territories - Seniors
Northwest Territories residents have told their leadership they want healthy, self-reliant communities where individuals and families are able to share the rewards and responsibilities of a prosperous and unified Northwest Territories.
Source: Seniors - Northwest Territories
Nova Scotia - Senior Citizens' Secretariat
The Senior Citizens' Secretariat is the provincial government agency responsible for coordinating the planning and development of policies, programs and services for seniors.
Source: Senior Citizens' Secretariat - Nova Scotia
Nunavut - Culture, Language, Elders and Youth
Our Mission: To preserve and enhance Nunavut's culture, heritage and languages, and to provide healthy active living opportunities for Nunavummiut.
Our Vision: A territory of strong, self-reliant communities that reflect Inuit Societal Values in culture, and recognize the equal rights of all Nunavummiut to participate in society.
Source: Culture, Language, Elders and Youth - Nunavut
Ontario - Seniors' Secretariat
The secretariat assists the Minister of Municipal Affairs, Minister responsible for Seniors to ensure other sectors of government, government-funded agencies and the public are sensitized to the needs and concerns of Ontario's 1.5 million seniors, and to the challenges to government and society posed by a rapidly aging population. The secretariat also responds to a large volume of requests for information for seniors on a wide range of topics.
Source: Seniors' Secretariat - Ontario
Prince Edward Island - Seniors
To maintain health and quality of life, seniors need critical information about health and safety, legal matters, housing, and retirement planning. They also need timely access to programs and services offered to seniors in all of these areas.
We hope this section of the website will enable seniors and those who work with them to obtain valuable information and easier access to the programs and services offered to seniors by the governments of Prince Edward Island.
Source: InfoPEI - Prince Edward Island
Saskatchewan - Seniors
Did you know that one in seven people in the province of Saskatchewan is currently 65 years of age or older? That is the highest seniors' population in Canada. Demographic projects indicate that by the year 2020, approximately one in six Saskatchewan residents will be 65 years of age or older. At the same time, almost one in six Saskatchewan residents will be 14 years of age and younger.
Source: Health - Saskatchewan
Yukon - Health & Social Services
Programs avalible to seniors, including Home Care, Pioneer Utility Grant, Pharmacare, and, Yukon Income Supplemant. Source: Health & Social Services - Yukon
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