Seniors Ontario - Advocacy, Benefits, Community CARP is a non-profit, non-partisan membership organization for people age 45 and up and those of any age who love and care for them. CARP is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for Canadians as we age. We lead positive social change and deliver value to members through information, advocacy and service. CARP also provides a wide range of unique benefits, products and services to our members. Visit their web site: www.CARP.ca |
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Advocacy Centre for the Elderly Ontario ACE provides direct legal services to low-income seniors, public legal education, and engages in law reform activities. ACE services and activities are in relation to areas of law of special importance to the seniors' population Visit their web site: www.acelaw.ca |
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Concerned Friends A voice for quality in Long Term Care Visit their web site: www.concernedfriends.ca |
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Alzheimer Society 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 related dementias and advance the search for the cause and cure. Visit their web site: www.alzheimer.ca |
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Ontario Palliative Care Association Ontario Palliative Care Association (OPCA) is a non-profit organization and its membership reflects the important interdisciplinary approach to hospice palliative care. OPCA offers a range of benefits to its membership and, most importantly, it presents a strong, proactive voice on issues specific to the provision and delivery of quality end-of-life care – professional education, standards of practice, government policy development and funding, and public awareness. Visit their web site: www.ontariopalliativecare.org |
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Hospice Association of Ontario The focus of hospice care is on caring, not curing - and on life, not death. The goal is to make the last months of life as comfortable as possible and to improve the quality of life of the patient, family members and friends. Find out more: www.hospice.on.ca |
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Bereaved Families of Ontario Bereaved Families of Ontario provides compassionate non-denominational mutual aid support for families and individuals who have lost a significant person to death. Through our affiliates, we offer support after the loss of an infant, a child, an adult child, a parent, a brother or a sister, an adult sibling, a grandchild or a spouse. Visit their web site: www.bereavedfamilies.net |
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Ontario Community Care Access Centres Your Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) connects you with the care you need, at home and in your community. Visit their web site: www.ccac-ont.ca |
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Seniors and Caregivers Support - Family Service Toronto Offers seniors and Caregiver Support Services. Provides contact information about Community Care Access Centres (CCAC), and offers counseling services and a variety of other services to seniors and caregivers. Visit their web site: www.familyservicetoronto.org |
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Senior housing options for Toronto Your guide to retirement communities. Visit their web site: www.retirementhomes.com |