This site was created to serve the community of people living with dementias such as Alzheimer’s. This site is updated every week, and is always growing, being enhanced and improved. It offers a unique community of people who all share the experiences of dementias whether as people with this handicap or as caregivers. The site is free and offers one of the most comprehensive collections of helpful, useful and engaging articles available anywhere.

The Toronto Dementia Network collects, organizes and disseminates information about dementia related services and events in Toronto, and is funded by the Alzheimer’s Society of Toronto.

The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) is a monthly benefit for CPP contributors aged 60 years and over.

The Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) provides additional money, on top of the Old Age Security pension, to low-income seniors living in Canada. To be eligible for the GIS benefit, you must be receiving the Old Age Security (OAS) pension and meet the income requirements.

The Ontario Guaranteed Annual Income System (GAINS) ensures a guaranteed minimum income for Ontario seniors. It provides monthly payments to qualifying pensioners in addition to the federal Old Age Security (OAS) pension and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) payments.

A Power of Attorney is a legal document that gives someone else the right to act on your behalf. The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee (PGT) has a Power of Attorney Kit to assist you in appointing the person you want to make decisions for you when you are no longer able to do so for yourself. Click on the following link to obtain a copy of the Power of Attorney Kit.

The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) is a monthly benefit for CPP contributors aged 60 years and over.

The Ministry of Long-Term Care (MLTC) is working to ensure Ontarians receive access to the quality long-term care they deserve, in a safe, home-like environment when and where they need it.

Ontario Health atHome connects individuals with the care they need, at home and in the community. They can help seniors stay in their own home longer by providing care at home or by coordinating care in the community, including specialized support services. They can also provide information about long-term care options if it becomes too difficult to live independently at home. Ontario Health atHome is your single point of access to information about, and to apply for admission to, long-term care.

Health Quality Ontario (HQO) is a government agency that measures and reports to the public on the quality of long-term care and resident satisfaction. It functions to support continuous quality improvement, as well as monitor and report to the people of Ontario on: (i) Access to publicly funded health services, (ii) Health human resources in publicly funded health services, (iii) Consumer and population health status, and (iv) Health system outcomes.

Seniors Canada Online is the Government’s response to seniors’ requests for easy electronic access to seniors-related services. The site offers: access to a wide range of information for seniors from one site; various options for finding this information; and offerings and services from multiple government departments. Seniors Canada Online is designed for older adults (age 55 plus), their families, caregivers, and supporting service organizations. It offers key links to seniors-related information.

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The Old Age Security (OAS) pension is a monthly benefit available, if applied for, to most Canadians 65 years of age or over. Old Age Security legal status and home requirements must also be met. An applicant’s employment history is not a factor in determining eligibility, nor does the applicant need to be retired. Old Age Security pensioners pay federal and provincial income tax. Higher income pensioners also repay part or all of their benefit through the tax system.

OLTCA is the largest long term care provider association in Ontario and the only association that represents the full mix of long term care operators – private, not-for-profit, charitable and municipal. The OLTCA’s member homes are regulated by the Ontario Ministry of Long Term Care (MLTC) and provide care and accommodation services to residents throughout Ontario.

Established in 1977, the Ontario Retirement Communities Association (ORCA) is a non-profit, voluntary professional association that represents more than 420 retirement homes province-wide. ORCA represents approximately 80% of Ontario’s 43,380 retirement home units. ORCA sets professional operating standards, inspects and accredits Ontario-based retirement homes, and has accredited homes in other provinces that do not yet have their own accrediting bodies.

AdvantAge Ontario is the trusted voice for not-for-profit senior care. We are community based, not-for-profit organizations dedicated to supporting the best possible aging experience.

Founded in 1980, Concerned Friends of Ontario Citizens in Care Facilities is a volunteer, registered charity that is dedicated to advocacy at the systemic and individual levels in order to improve the care and quality of life in Ontario’s long-term care homes. The goals of the organization include: addressing the issue of quality physical and emotional care, and the general conditions facing residents of long-term care; bringing concerns to the attention of the general public and the provincial government; working for constructive changes in statutes and regulations, to provide information to relatives of residents in long-term care facilities concerning residents’ rights and responsibilities under government legislation; and helping families advocate on behalf of their relatives in long-term care facilities.

​A Family Council is an organized, self-led, self-determining, democratic group composed of family and friends of the residents of long term care homes. The Family Councils Ontario offers free information resources, consultation services, networking support and training opportunities to help you start, strengthen and sustain Family Councils.

The Parkinson Society Canada is the national voice of Canadians living with Parkinson’s. Since 1965, Parkinson Society Canada has been dedicated to providing education, support services, advocacy and funding for research on behalf of over 100,000 Canadians coping with this brain disease every day.

The Alzheimer Society is Canada’s leading health charity for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Behind every person with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, there are hundreds of people dedicated to helping. The Alzheimer Society is the leading not-for-profit health organization working nationwide to improve the quality of life for Canadians affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias and advance the search for the cause and cure.

We are a non-profit association providing a network to strengthen the voice of residents living in long-term care through their respective Residents’ Councils.