Trustworthy Canadian sources.
A hand-picked library of Canadian government, health authority and non-profit resources we rely on. If you find a great one we missed, send it our way.
Government benefits & programs
Federal and provincial supports every Canadian senior is entitled to know about.
Old Age Security (OAS) & GIS
Eligibility, amounts, and how to apply for OAS and the Guaranteed Income Supplement.
Canada Pension Plan (CPP)
Retirement, disability and survivor benefits under the CPP.
Veterans Independence Program
Help eligible veterans stay independent at home.
Health authorities & clinical guidance
Where Canadian clinicians and health authorities publish trustworthy senior-care information.
CIHI — Health of Older Canadians
Data, reports and trends on aging in Canada.
National Institute on Ageing
Policy research and practical guides on aging well.
Canadian Coalition for Seniors' Mental Health
Free clinical guidelines on depression, dementia, suicide prevention and more.
Advocacy, community & caregiver support
Organizations to lean on when you need information, advocacy or someone to talk to.
CARP
Advocacy, news and member benefits for Canadians 45+.
Alzheimer Society of Canada
Dementia information, local chapters and family support lines.
Family Caregivers of British Columbia
Caregiver support line, courses and one-on-one coaching.
Ontario Caregiver Organization
24/7 helpline, peer support, and a respite-care directory.
Home safety & aging in place
Hands-on checklists, rebates and Canadian standards for making a home work as you age.
Home Adaptations for Seniors' Independence (HASI)
Federal financial help for minor home modifications.
Multigenerational Home Renovation Tax Credit
Up to $7,500 back for building a secondary suite for a senior parent.
Parachute — Older Adult Falls
Plain-language fall prevention information from Canada's injury-prevention charity.