Resources for Seniors in Canada
OLD AGE SECURITY and CANADA PENSION PLAN | This web page is a primary resource for information on Old Age Security, Canada Pension Plan Benefits, and forms, Canada Pension Plan, Survivor’s Benefits and Disability Benefits. Old Age Security and Pension Plan Website.
VETERANS AFFAIRS CANADA | Veterans Affairs web page is the primary contact site for information on pensions, assistance with burial costs, and information on allowances for veterans and their families. Veterans Affairs Canada.
PUBLIC GUARDIAN AND TRUSTEE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA | The Public Guardian and Trustee is appointed to safeguard and uphold the legal and financial interests of children; manage the legal, financial and personal care interests of adults needing assistance in decision-making; and administer the estates of deceased and missing persons. Okanagan office: (250) 712.7576 | Public Guardian BC Website.
B.C.’S COMMUNITY RESPONSE NETWORKS | Provide support and assistance for abused and neglected adults. BC’s Community Response Network Website.
BRITISH COLUMBIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH SERVICES | Provides information on Medical Services Plan of British Columbia, PharmaCare and Seniors. BC Ministry of Health Services Website.
REPRESENTATION AGREEMENT RESOURCE CENTRE | The Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre is a non-profit, charitable organization and was incorporated in 1995 as the Representation Agreement Resource Centre (RARC). Nidus provides information to British Columbians about personal planning and operate a centralized Registry for personal planning documents. Nidus Website.
THE LAW SOCIETY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA | The Law Society of British Columbia is the regulatory body for the BC legal profession. The primary responsibility of the Law Society under the provincial Legal Profession Act is to protect the public interest in the administration of justice. (1-800) 903-5300 | Law Society of BC Website.
STEP CANADA | The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners is the leading international organization for trust and estates professionals. STEP Canada, founded in 1998, has almost 2,000 members including lawyers, accountants, financial planners, insurance advisors and trust professionals. STEP Canada Website.
HEALTH CANADA – DIVISION OF AGING AND SENIORS | The Division of Aging and Seniors, Health Canada, provides federal leadership in areas pertaining to aging and seniors. The Division serves as a focal point for information and centre of expertise. (613) 952-7606 | Division of Aging and Seniors Website.
BC CENTRE FOR ELDER ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT | Forum for individuals, seniors, community agencies, gov’t and policy makers, working together to eliminate the abuse of seniors. (1-866) 437-1940 | BC Centre for Elder Advocacy and Support Website.
CANADIAN SENIOR YEARS | A website specifically designed for Canadians over 50. The best information, articles, news and Canadian site links for seniors on the web today. Canadian Senior Years Website.
CARP – CANADA’S ASSOCIATION FOR THE FIFTY PLUS | A New Vision of Aging for Canada. An association whose mandate is to promote and protect the interests, rights and quality of life for Canadians as they age. CARP Website.
HEALTH & SENIORS’ INFO LINE | Seniors are able to speak with a real person to answer questions on health programs & services as well as a broad range of other gov’t services for se- niors. Staff on this “one-stop shopping” line also help people fill out forms and provide direct contact to other agencies. (1-800) 465-4911 | Health & Seniors’ Info Line Website.
HEALTHLINK BC | Speak with a nurse about your symptoms, consult with a pharmacist about your medication questions 24/7. Translation services available. Phone: 811. Hearing-impaired: 711 | Health Link BC Website.
INCOME SECURITY PROGRAMS | Information and administration of CPP, OAS, and Guaranteed Income Supplement. (1-800) 277-9914 | Income Security Progrms Website.
SHELTER AID FOR ELDERLY RENTERS (SAFER) | The SAFER Program provides direct cash assistance to eligible residents of British Columbia who are age 60 or over and who pay rent for their homes. (1-800) 257-7756.