COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR OLDER ADULTS

Statistics Canada reports that over 15% of our population at the last census was over 65; it was
7.6% in 1960. It was stated that there are more people aged 65 and older than there are children
aged 0-14 years. Based on population projections the share of Canadians 65 and older will
continue to rise and that by 2024 they will account for 20.1% of the population and 92.1% of
Canadians over 65 live in a private households in the community (Statistics Canada, 2015). The
quantity of years must be symmetrical in improving quality of services towards older population
(Swissinfo, 2016).
SERVICES FOR SENIORS
Driving and Transportation
Service Ontario
Municipal Transit System
Go Transit
Volunteer Driving Services
Health and Wellness
Assistive Devices Program
Community Care Access Centres
Ontario Drug Benefit program
Ontario Health Insurance Plan
(OHIP)
Telehealth Ontario
Recreational and Social Organizations
Community Recreation Centers
Elderly Persons Centres
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Adult Day Programs

o Public Libraries

Senior Pride Network

Volunteering and Honouring Seniors

Adult Lifestyle Communities

Long-term Care Homes

Supportive Housing

Safety, Security and Legal Matters

Elder Abuse Program

Wandering Prevention Program

Falls Prevention Seminars

Foods

Meals on Wheels

Others

ParticipACTION Canadian
physical activity guidelines for
adults 65 years and older

Finding a Job

Volunteer Canada

Housing Options

How can families and nurses advocate for families to access these resources?
How can we apply this information in our own situation?
Do the existing support services meet the need?